8 Lesser-Known But Mind-Blowing Indian Shows Like JL50 That Deserve A Watch!

In the massive pile of content that’s available on the internet, while some series and shows get the attention that they deserve, some genuinely good shows get lost as they fail to find themselves on the trending charts. Worry not, for here’s a list of some seriously mind-blowing shows that may be underrated and less known, but deserve a watch. So dive in!

1. Leila

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While Leila failed to garner popularity and IMDb scores, Hindustan Times called it Netflix India’s most courageous show yet and awarded it a score of 4 out of 5 stars. The show also fared well with other critics and on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Huma Quereshi, the unique show is set in a near-future and dark, dystopian world, where an oppressive regime segregates society, and a woman challenges the system as she searches for the daughter that she lost upon her arrest years ago. ‘Wow,’ is the only word we can think of with that storyline. Does it catch your attention?

Watch Online Here | Leila

2. Typewriter 

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Typewriter is a great watch for all those of you who love a little bit of horror. Created by Sujoy Ghosh who is known to be the co-writer & director of the hit film Kahaani, this 5-part series tells us the story of three young friends and wannabe ghost hunters whose imaginations are stirred by a haunted house and an old book. But when a new family moves in, the home's buried past resurfaces in chilling ways. The show does have a couple of jump scares, is brilliantly shot, and is not one of those cringey horror flicks with bad graphics. All in all, it’s worth watching, so there’s your next midnight watch!

Watch Online Here | Typewriter 

3. The Final Call 

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Based on the novel ‘I Will Go With You’ by Priya Kumar, The Final Call has a plot that will keep you hooked while holding your breath. The story is about Captain Karan (Arjun Rampal) who decides to end his life, putting the lives of 250 passengers at risk. With a hell of wordplay in the name, the series combines spirituality with suspense, raises philosophical questions about life and death, and you NEED to see this one for yourself!

Watch Online Here | The Final Call

4. The Raikar Case

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We all love family dramas, especially the ones that involve affluent families and dark secrets. Now throw in a murder mystery, and you get one engaging AF watch! The Raikar Case is about the murder of the youngest son of an affluent family, and the investigation slowly pulling out the loosely woven web of secrets! With great performances by the cast and a cliffhanger at the end of every episode, The Raikar Case is a great watch, so start right away! 

Watch Online Here | The Raikar Case

5. Out Of Love 

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Starring Rasika Dugal & Purab Kohli, Out Of Love is a Hotstar Specials series, and it’s totally worth watching. The engaging series is about a woman who discovers that her husband is cheating on her. Meera begins to suspect every female associate of her husband, and keeps digging for evidence. The show is dark, twisted, and engaging, and although it’s a remake of the British series Doctor Foster, it’s gripping and deserves a watch! 

Watch Online Here | Out Of Love 

6. Smoke 

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This one is for all of you out there who live and breathe crime thrillers and gang stories. With a dream cast composed of Kalki Koechlin, Amit Sial, Gulshan Devaiah, Mandira Bedi, Jim Sarbh and Tom Alter, Smoke is set in Goa. The story is about the rivalry between Barak and Bhau, 2 drug cartels who wreak havoc in Goa. Welp. Watch it for yourself!

Watch Online Here | Smoke

7. JL50 

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Abhay Deol fanclub, WYA? The reason JL50 deserves attention is not just because of its stellar cast that includes Abhay Deol, Piyush Mishra, Ritika Anand and Pankaj Kapur in lead roles, but also, it is an Indian take on time travel. While there’s a serious dearth of home-bred Sci-Fi shows in India, JL50 explores time travel via Indian mythology, hence making it a must-watch. The plot goes something like this; A passenger plane AO 26 is hijacked, and in a remote hamlet near Bagdogra another plane JL 50’s just crashed. Now, here’s the twist, JL 50 had originally gone missing 35 years ago. Do we need to say any more?

Watch Online Here | JL50 

8. Please Find Attached

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The list remains incomplete without a short, sweet, and simple romance story, doesn’t it? Please Find Attached is just a mini-series, with only 3 short episodes of around 19 minutes. Luckily for us, it has a season 2 also! The plot follows 2 office colleagues who decide to become flatmates, and eventually fall in love. The series is all mushy and sweet, just the way we like it and yet, keeps it real. So go ahead and stream now!

Watch Online Here | Please Find Attached

Which of these amazing series are you gonna stream first?