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Before The Hunt, Watch These 5 Must-See Political Web Series

Author: Akanksha Jain | Published: Friday, June 20, 2025, 01:06 PM [IST]

As anticipation builds for The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, viewers are already in the mood for gripping political thrillers that dive deep into power struggles, conspiracies, and the dark corners of governance. Indian OTT platforms have delivered several such hard-hitting web series over the years—stories that blur the line between politics and personal ambition. Before you stream The Hunt on Sony LIV, here are 5 must-watch political web series that will set the stage for the drama and intensity that lies ahead.

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The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case

The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is a political crime drama series that follows the formation and operation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by IPS officer D.R. Kaarthikeyan (played by Amit Sial), as they race against time to identify and capture the masterminds behind Rajiv Gandhi’s 1991 assassination. Based on true events, the series premieres on Sony LIV on July 4, 2025.

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Tandav

Tandav is a political thriller series on Amazon Prime Video starring Saif Ali Khan as a powerful politician caught in a ruthless game of ambition, betrayal, and manipulation. Set in the power corridors of Delhi, the series exposes the dark underbelly of Indian politics through gripping drama and complex characters.

Maharani 4

Maharani is a political drama series on Sony LIV starring Huma Qureshi as Rani Bharti, a homemaker who unexpectedly becomes the Chief Minister of Bihar. Inspired by real events, the series explores her rise in a male-dominated political world, tackling caste politics, corruption, and power struggles.

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Aashram Season 3 Part 2

Aashram is a crime drama series starring Bobby Deol as Baba Nirala, a self-styled godman who uses religion to mask his criminal activities. As the truth behind the ashram unfolds, the series explores themes of blind faith, exploitation, and political power. Streaming on MX Player.

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Freedom At Midnight

Freedom at Midnight is a historical drama series based on the acclaimed book by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. Set during India’s Partition in 1947, it explores the final days of British rule, the decisions that shaped independent India, and the lives of key leaders like Nehru, Gandhi, Jinnah, and Mountbatten. Streaming on Sony LIV, the series premiered on November 15, 2024.

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Raktanchal

Raktanchal is a crime drama series on MX Player, inspired by true events from 1980s Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh. It follows the brutal rivalry between mafia kingpin Waseem Khan and Vijay Singh, an aspiring civil servant-turned-gangster seeking revenge. The series explores the dark nexus of crime, politics, and power.

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