The diversity of Hindi-language web series over the calendar year was truly remarkable, featuring shows that thrilled, entertained, and pushed forward Indian storytelling more than ever before. From Paatal Lok to Aarya, and Scam 1992 to Panchaayat and beyond, Jamie Alter picks ten of the very best.

What’s The Chakkar? Episode 2: We’re listening to Divine; watching Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story; reading Samit Basu and DBC Pierre. Featuring Ady Manral, Shaista Vaishnav, and Jamie Alter. Hosted by Karan Madhok

An existential homage to the Coen brothers, the Indian web-series Afsos emerged as surprising, surreal, and - despite its flaws - a must-watch. Review by Prateek Santram