On the topic of the Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India, sometimes it is a chore to find good quality TV Shows on an OTT that is mainly known for its regional content. But, because of the licensing deals, we get to watch more English content on the platform with a wide variety of selections and genres. So, here are the Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India you should not miss watching.
Last Updated on July 12, 2023
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Genre – Historical drama
Creator – Steven S. DeKnight
Starring – Andy Whitfield, John Hannah
Spartacus is an epic and visceral TV series that transports viewers to the ancient Roman world filled with blood, betrayal, and rebellion. With its gripping storyline, intense action sequences, and compelling characters, the show captivates from the very first episode. Andy Whitfield and Liam McIntyre bring depth and charisma to the role of Spartacus, making his journey from slave to gladiator to leader a mesmerizing one. With its blend of historical drama and thrilling spectacle, Spartacus is a must-watch and one of the Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India.
Genre – Crime / Mystery
Creators – Mark Gatiss & Steven Moffat
Starring – B. Cumberbatch & M. Freeman
BBC’s original TV show Sherlock is a mesmerizing blend of brilliant writing, exceptional performances, and clever storytelling. Benedict Cumberbatch shines as the eccentric Sherlock Holmes, perfectly capturing the character’s genius and idiosyncrasies. Paired with Martin Freeman’s portrayal of Dr. John Watson, the duo’s chemistry is captivating. With its modern-day adaptation, gripping mysteries, and masterful production, Sherlock is an absolute must-watch for fans of detective dramas.
Genre – Thriller
Writer S1 – Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Starring – Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer
Adapted by Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Luke Jennings’ novel Codename Villanelle, this Europe-set BBC America drama series is more than just a cat-and-mouse chase with a few deviations from the genre machinations. It is also a brilliant character study of two complicated and queer females who first become fascinated by the other but gradually find themselves in a complex relationship defined by admiration, fear, and longing.
Genre – Superhero
Creator – Ben Edlund
Starring – Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman
Preview Only: A universe where superheroes are an actual thing and real for decades, an office employee with no superhuman abilities realizes that his city is controlled by a supervillain. While trying to extract this situation, he joins a league with a strange blue superhero.
Genre – Thriller
Creator – Sam Esmail
Starring – Rami Malek & Christian Slater
Preview Only: Sam Esmail’s cerebral thriller drama starring Rami Malek and Christian Slater in the primary roles revolves around Elliot, a cyber-security engineer suffering from anxiety, who works for an evil corporate entity by day, and hacks malefactors by night. However, fear resists him after Mr. Robot, a hidden revolutionary hires him to ruin his company.
Genre – Teen Drama
Developers – Josh Schwartz & S Savage
Starring – Blake Lively, Leighton Meester
Preview Only: A teen drama based on the novel of the same name, Gossip Girl, revolves around Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), a popular freshman at her private school and hated by one and all. However, her perfect life is complicated when her ex-best friend joins the same institution. One of the Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India.
Genre – Comedy
Creators – Greg Daniels & Michael Schur
Starring – Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler
Preview Only: One of the most popular and well-acclaimed political satire sitcoms, Parks and Recreation, revolves around Leslie Knope, a mid-level government employee who wishes to help a nurse convert an abandoned construction site into a community park but comes across with nosy and self-centered neighbors.
Genre – Superhero
Creator – Robert Kirkman
Starring – Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons
Invincible is an animated superhero series produced by Amazon Prime. The show is largely based on the comics of the same name created by Robert Kirkman and Corey Walker. With a fun storytelling format and the gimmick where they find ways to slip the hero moniker in, the various heroes and villains portrayed are all delightful, solidly built characters, and they aptly fit into the overall story. Invincible is fun, deftly paced, entertaining and one of the Best TV Shows of 2021. – Jennifer Arthur
Genre – Drama
Creator – Matthew Weiner
Starring – Jon Hamm, John Slattery
Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India: Donald Draper, creative director at Sterling Cooper in New York, tries to sustain a balance between his extravagant professional life and vacillating personal life in the 1960s.
Genre – Drama
Creator – Matthew Weiner
Starring – Jon Hamm, John Slattery
Preview Only: Multiple-time Emmy award winner, The Handmaid’s Tale starring Elizabeth Moss in the primary role, is set in a dystopian future, and our main character is overpowered to live as a courtesan under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Genre – Sitcom
Developer – Greg Daniels
Starring – Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson
Preview Only: The Office, an American remake of the British mockumentary sitcom, is about the day-to-day lives of office employees where their day consists of ego clashes, improper behavior, and boredom. One of the Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India.
Genre – Dark Comedy
Creator – Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Starring – Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott
[This show is also feat. in our ‘Best Women-Centric Web Series’ list]
Fleabag on Amazon Prime Video is the story of a woman struggling with life, an arduous family, the death of a friend, and a job that can’t pay for her lifestyle. Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been quite celebrated after she adapted Codename Villanelle’s books attained mainstream success. But, this show was her baby. She created, wrote, and acted in the series and does all of that brilliantly.
The humor in this show is vicious and full of savage one-liners, and the acting is quite sublime. The entire cast supports the narrative well, but Phoebe Waller-Bridge is outstanding in the titular role. Fleabag is both critically acclaimed and a fan favorite because of its honesty in an emotional and sexual context. The characters in this series may not always be likable, but they are very relatable. – Anushree Chauhan
Genre – Comedy-Drama
Creator – Amy Sherman-Palladino
Starring – Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein
Preview Only: In the late 1950s, Miriam Maisel, despite having everything she ever wanted in life, her happy life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a hidden talent — stand-up comedy.
Genre – Superhero
Creator – Eric Kripke
Starring – Karl Urban, Jack Quaid
[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘The Boys’ Review]
One of the Best English Web Series on Amazon Prime Video India, showcasing a hardheaded and a more sinister side into the world of Superheroes, The Boys on Amazon Prime Video was a smash hit, and deservedly so, went on to become one of the most widely acclaimed shows in the genre.
The Boys packs in a ton of emotion, blood-heavy action with masterful storytelling and top-notch performances. Most importantly, throughout the show, the writers invested the time for the characters to evolve, shine, and be engaging. The Boys currently is and will continue to be a game-changer and is one of the best overall shows out there.
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