10 Best Series on Disney+ Hotstar to Watch in 2022

Digitization grew rapidly in the last few years and to add to it, the pandemic catapulted the massive viewership of OTT platforms. When social distancing led people to confine to their homes, and lives came to a standstill, streaming apps came like a wave of relief.

With A-list actors, digital events, and original content, these service providers have created an entertainment space of their own! The streaming platforms are now bringing movies too, just a few months after their theatrical release. Several big banners even released movies directly onto the OTT platforms skipping their theatrical release altogether.

With just a single subscription, people can conveniently stream movies, TV shows, originals, live sports, or news in different languages as per their liking.

Gone are the simpler times of families gathering on a Sunday morning to watch Mahabharat or Chitrahar. Technology disrupted media consumption habits and challenged the survival of traditional media.

The diversity and innovations in content provided, OTT platforms have gained humongous popularity amongst urban as well as rural audiences. Without any need for cable connection or satellite TV, the OTT content is directly delivered to consumers via the Internet through smart TVs, Chromecast, FireStick, etc.

The OTT media offers uninterrupted viewing with ad-free content and can also be accessed through compatible hardware devices like smartphones or laptops. 

What made these platforms surge and gain such popularity? 

Over the top (OTT) platforms ensure the user feels like a king! These services provide convenience and quality content for a user to choose from when and where they want. Whether you are traveling, waiting for someone, or just have time to while, OTT apps offer a diverse variety of content just a click away so you can binge all you want!

Among all the services available in the video-on-demand world, Disney+ Hotstar remains the most popular and the most comprehensive streaming app in India. The streaming service includes a vast collection of Hindi shows from the Star network, a massive library of content from Disney along with original content, and sports. 

Disney+ Hotstar offers a wide range of categories with hidden comical gems like Kim’s Convenience, or Schitt’s Creek, some amazing drama series such as The Kardashians or Human, as well as lots of Kids content like Marvel’s Spider Man or Doraemon. Head to Disney+ Hotstar today with your kids and make even the boring summer holidays exciting!

Here is a list of the best series on Disney+ Hotstar to watch in 2022:

Bigg Boss – Reality Television

Based on the Dutch reality show Big Brother, this Indian reality game show is the most viral entertainment show on reality television. A set of chosen contestants isolated from the outside world live together in a house, monitored by live cameras every step of the way. They perform various tasks and avoid elimination as a winner is declared at the end. Created in the Hindi language originally, this thriller reality series is extended into different languages such as Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi.


Home Shanti – Comedy Drama

Follow the Joshis in this light-hearted family drama, as they embark upon a journey to build their dream home. With actors like Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa, this subtle show is interesting to watch. 


Silicon Valley – Comedy

Featuring some of the best standup comedians, and a plot that keeps us hooked, this web series shows us all the nuances and struggles of working in a tech company and navigating Silicon Valley life.


Chernobyl – Drama

The breathtaking portrayal of the nuclear power plant disaster and the horrors and chaos that followed the unsettling incident is depicted in detail with such accuracy, that it will keep you gripped the entire time.


This is US – Drama/Tragedy

With relatable characters and intense moments, this series with an award-winning star cast will tug at your heartstrings. The story of The Pearsons, a family of 5, will give you all the feels, so grab your tissues and start binging. 

Mare of Easttown – Crime Drama

Kate Winslet won many accolades including an Emmy for her brilliant acting in this limited series. This compelling series portrays classic small-town America and shows what unprocessed grief can do to humans.


The White Lotus – Comedy Drama

With what starts as a relaxing vacation in a tropical resort in Hawaii, this shows follows the deeper, darker secrets in the lives of the guests and staff and their complex problems.

Succession – Black Comedy

Succession is a dark satirical comedy-drama series about a dysfunctional and messed up family and an underlying battle amongst the siblings vying for their Father’s attention. This compelling, story-driven series, with machiavellian characters, sharp dialogues, and plot twists will keep you intrigued for more.


Special Ops – Action Thriller

This Indian espionage thriller has a stellar cast and an intense plot that packs a punch. It follows an R&AW agent on his mission to end a 19-year-long manhunt for the mastermind behind several Indian attacks. With a great tadka of action sequences and struggles faced by the protagonist, this Hotstar original keeps you on your toes. 


Malgudi Days

This thoughtful and well-directed collection of short stories by the famous Indian author R.K.Narayan and illustrations by the art genius R.K.Laxman will take you back to the 80s. Set on the lives of ordinary men and women from the small town of Malgudi, this classic Hindi series evokes nostalgia and transports you back in the space of time.

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