5 Most Viewed Shows And Movies Of The Week

With the growing presence of the pandemic in our lives, there has also been an uptick in streaming web series and movies on OTT or Over The Top platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and the like. The difficulty arises in choosing the best series or movie to watch, so as not to waste our time in becoming a so-called ‘woke person’ of the era. So, here are the 5 most viewed shows and movies in a week in India.

1. Mirzapur 2: Amazon Prime
Views: 16.8M
IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10
Streaming the second season of Mirzapur, starring actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Divyendu Sharma, Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal and Shweta Tripathi, it brings back the themes of revenge and power play to its narrative. Although the second season, has received commendable feedback for untying all the knots and answering all the unanswered questions of its forbearer, it has left the audience in anticipation by ending the last episode in a cliffhanger. It seems like the series is thriving and playing with the audience on the punchline:
‘Mirzapur ki gaddi par kon bethega’

2. Scam 1992- The Harshad Mehta Story: Sony LIV
Views: 6M
IMDb Ratings: 9.6/10
With highest IMDb ratings of all the shows, Scam 1992 is directed by Hansal Mehta and stars actors like Pratik Gandhi in the lead role and Shreya Dhanwanthary as journalist Sucheta Dal, who unravelled the entire scam. This 10-episode series revolves around the true rags to riches story of the infamous man, Harshad Mehta, who single-handedly crashes the Bombay Stock exchange and begins to control the Mumbai Dalal Street.

3. High: MX Player
Views: 2.3M
IMDb Ratings: 8.2/10
Drugs being the burning issue these days, a Nikhil Rao directed web series called High has been currently achieving a lot of appreciation. A crime drama including drug wars and the ensuing retribution, it has a cast consisting of Akshay Oberoi, Prakash Belawadi and Ranvir Shorey. From exciting cliffhangers to illicit drug activities, the show as been successful in keeping its audience hooked till the last minute of the season.

4. Aashram: MX Player
Views: 2.2M
IMDb Ratings: 7.9
Directed by Prakash Jha, Aashram stars commendable actors like Bobby Deol, who plays the role of Baba Nirala, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Anupriya Goenka. Bobby Deol acts the journey of a conman who turned into the self-styled guru, exploiting women, committing crimes and enjoying the supreme power. Its second chapter, titled as Aashram: Chapter 2- The Dark Side will be released on November 11.

5. A Suitable Boy: Netflix
Views: 1.9M
IMDb Ratings: 6.2
The series based on a Vikram Seth’s novel under the similar name revolves around a 19-year old university student, Lata, who will have to eventually marry a ‘suitable boy’ as per her mother’s choice. Apart from its familial challenges, it also describes the post-independent India and the atmosphere of its first elections. Directed by Mira Nair, A Suitable Boy is the first Indian period drama of its kind in British TV history.

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