In 2024, ZEE5 continued to captivate audiences with its diverse and engaging slate of web series, cementing its position as one of the leading OTT platforms in India. With stories that spanned a range of genres and themes, from gripping thrillers to heartfelt dramas, ZEE5 catered to a broad spectrum of viewers, delivering entertainment that resonated with millions.
Here are the seven most-watched web series of 2024 on ZEE5, and they all feature unique narratives which have kept their audiences hooked while creating a great buzz in discussion circles.
1. Gyaarah Gyaarah
This mystery sci-fi thriller series became quite a hit in 2024 on ZEE5, bringing in a distinctive storyline. A blend of elements of time-travel and a crime drama holds the audience enthralled on the edge of their seats.
The interesting idea, coupled with brilliant performances, helped it move to the very top of the list, creating some buzz on social media and within the OTT fraternity. Gyaarah Gyaarah is based on time travel, mystery solving-a thriller, presenting great viewing experience for suspense and thriller genre fans.
2. Murshid
A crime thriller, as engaging as it is, stars Kay Kay Menon as Murshid, who delves into the life of an ex-gangster being pulled back to the underworld. The persona fights for his family in the pursuit of deflecting his past, a plot line that brews intensity and suspense.
With powerful performances across the cast, especially Menon, the series found a glowing recognition for its gripping narrative.
3. Barzakh
Barzakh is a supernatural drama that encompasses the themes of love, loss, and all that lies between the living and the dead. It is part spiritual and completely an emotional drama. The whole storyline revolves around the protagonist going through the complexities of the afterlife and earthly life and how their lines blur when crossing between living and death. It was appreciated for its emotive depth and narrative.
4. Maeri
This heartfelt drama is about how a family navigates through tragedy and secrets to their search for redemption. Maeri captures the emotional roller coaster of family life, offering some poignant exploration through grief, justice, and healing.
It widely resonated with audience, becoming the top watched for ZEE5 in 2024, receiving appreciation for very nuanced performances by the actors involved and relatability of subject matters.
5. Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
A light-hearted and funny series of a married couple who happen to be two reporters, it is a satire on relationships, divorce, and media. The writing has been witty combined with the playfully insightful dynamic between the two central characters made it one of the most-watched series of the year. Fans loved the appeal of the comedy genre.
6. Bahishkarana
This Telugu-language crime drama thrilled viewers with the intense rural background and deep characterizations. This series explores the revenge story and power struggles amidst the family bond, set against the backdrop of a small village.
The strong plot and performances were enough to make Bahishkarana a sensational favorite for people looking for deep character-driven films and stories.
7. Kaantaye Kaantaye
Kaantaye Kaantaye' is the Bengali version of a popular suspense thriller adaptation of the novel 'Sonar Kaanta' by P.K. Basu. Through a series of murders and investigating them, several dark secrets surfaced.
The show presented a chilling environment, a lot of plot twisting, and perfect character development so that it really kept the viewer hooked. Anyone who loves thriller suspense found that this was exciting to watch during 2024.
Conclusion
The year of 2024 was a watermark for ZEE5, but the web-series lineup did what it did best-for the audience-in leaving an everlasting mark. If it was intricate mysteries or high-emotional-factor dramas, from the beginning these shows reflected upon the quality being delivered on platforms that resonates with the assorted audiences.
With such a powerful lineup of content, ZEE5 not only entertained but also created new benchmarks for the OTT space and became known as a go-to destination for innovative and gripping narratives. The wait is exciting, and here are the best series to tell the world what ZEE5 has in its store for us.