In today's OTT era, viewers are enjoying a wide range of entertainment from the comfort of their homes – thrillers, romances, comedies, dramas, and real-life-based stories. A new web series is released almost every week, many quickly gaining immense popularity.
TOP OTT Series Of The Week: While OTT platforms are flooded with content every week, only a few series truly captivate audiences. Ormax Media's latest report highlights Pankaj Tripathi's highly anticipated series, 'Criminal Justice 4', as a major success. Released on Jio Cinema on May 29, 2025, the series broke viewership records.
Criminal Justice 4: The magic of Pankaj Tripathi's acting
Pankaj Tripathi returns as the beloved lawyer Madhav Mishra, tackling an even more complex case. Audiences eagerly awaited this courtroom drama, and upon release, it instantly became one of the most-watched series on OTT. Within just one week, it garnered 8.4 million views.
This season revolves around a high-profile family case, testing Madhav Mishra's legal and ethical boundaries. The stellar cast, including Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Barkha Singh, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Asha Negi, further enhances the series' impact.
Second place: 'Heartbeat Season 2'
Released on May 22, 'Heartbeat Season 2' secures second place, though its popularity pales in comparison to 'Criminal Justice 4', achieving 2.2 million views. While the romantic drama's chemistry between Deepa Balu and Anumol is appreciated, its content lacks the same power.
'The Last of Us Season 2': Hollywood's continued success
Running since April 13, 'The Last of Us Season 2' has accumulated 2.1 million views. This series is the second installment of the hit 2023 game adaptation. Its post-apocalyptic setting and emotional narrative attract a dedicated audience, but it hasn't reached the top spot among Indian viewers.
'Hai Junoon' starts slowly
Starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez, 'Hai Junoon', streaming since May 16, has garnered 2 million views. The series also features veteran actors like Boman Irani and Siddharth Nigam. Despite b promotion and a star-studded cast, it hasn't captured audiences as expected.
'Kanakujara' surprises
'Kanakujara', released on SonyLIV on May 30, has already amassed 1.8 million views in just three days. This crime thriller starring Mohit Raina and Roshan Mathew is rapidly gaining popularity due to its unique story and treatment. If this momentum continues, it could break into the top 3 in the coming weeks.
