Netflix Top Shows of the Week
sourceThese shows have been raking the views on Netflix. Watch them over the week or just binge-watch over the weekend and thank us later.
1. Mamla Legal Hain
sourceThe makers of the eight-part comedy series have drawn inspiration from the likes of 'The Office'. Set in the background of the sessions court, the show is a quirky take on the legal system of India. The unique world features a bunch of lawyers- idealistic rookies ready to change the world and experienced lawyers whose cynicism is borderline satirical. The satire stands out with its ability to be funny in a very chaotic justice system of the country.
2. The Gentlemen
sourceGuy Ritchie and gangsters? We say hell yes! This one is for all the 'Godfather' lovers and the ones who would devour a great mafia escapade. Taken from Ritchie's movie of the same name, released in 2020, the series stars Theo James ( White Lotus fame) as Eddie Horniman. He inherits his father's estate only to realise its part of a weed empire. The series of events that unfold, suck him into the underworld, from where the only exit is none.
3. Bandidos
sourceA crew of bounty hunters set out to retrieve the ancient Mayan treasure. What could go wrong since they are seemingly perfect? Everything. Bandidos, a Spanish series made in Mexico, is an adventure from the start. From devious enemies to uncovering hidden secrets, the plot has it all. Check out Alfonso Dosal of Narcos: Mexico fame, finding the treasure that will seemingly transform his fate.
4. Avatar: The Last Airbender
sourceAnime live-action adaptations have been a theme for some time. Ever since One Punch Man, a manga turned anime turned Netflix series, has been renewed for a third season, Netflix seems to have hit a jackpot with anime lovers of beloved characters. Avatar has been trending for quite some time on Netflix and continues to remain in the Top 5 shows. The story of a boy wonder with ancient powers has found a loving audience.
5. Queen of Tears
sourceIndian audiences are fans of the K-dramas. From Crash Landing on You, to 'It's Okay Not To Be Okay', fans of the genre have developed a love for Korean shows that are larger than life. With fantastical themes and a beautiful cast, Queen of Tears stands out. Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won star as a couple on the brink of divorce, in a dynastic business family. Check out the show for stunning visuals and effects.
6. The Indrani Mukerjea Story: The Buried Truth
sourceThe docuseries saw a delay in its release due to a court order. Ever since it has been trending on the platform. Most audiences have called it a 'PR stunt gone wrong', but the docuseries is so much more. It talks about the premise of perhaps the most devious crimes in the state and leaves a few questions to ponder based on investigation by the police and court, alike. The most asked question of them all, remains- who is telling the truth, after all?