Blogmas Day-11: Top Bangla/ Bengali Web Series of 2023

This has been a good year for Bangla/ Bengali content on OTT platforms. We have had a mix of thrillers, historical, horror and even drama series, which made it a very interesting year for Bangla content.

Let's get into our top Bangla web series for 2023!

Shikarpur is a thriller series on Zee5. It is a serial killer series set in a small town in North Bengal and is really, really nicely done. The pacing, story, suspense are all very good! Highly recommend!

Shwetkali is a thriller-horror series on Zee5. It is spooky, full of religious symbolism and menace. The pace, narrative and suspense are top notch! Highly recommend!

Buker Moddhey Agun is a cold case police investigative series on Hoichoi. It is a Bangladeshi series inspired by true events from the 90s. Very interesting and nicely done.

Indubalar Bhater Hotel is a historical drama series on Hoichoi, which touches upon themes such as women's rights, their struggles to cope in pre and post-Independent India. It is a heartwarming story about a widowed young woman, who opens a small restaurant to support her family. Highly recommend.

Jaatishwar is a thriller series, which is so interesting and slightly spooky. It is streaming on Hoichoi and is so, so good!

Durgo Rahasya is a Byomkesh Bakshi story on Hoichoi. It is based on one of Byomkesh's lesser known, lesser re-created stories and is surprisingly good.

Chotolok on Zee5 is a thriller story that is fast-paced and interesting. It moves back and forth between present day and events from 15 years ago and is a family thriller. Do watch!

Parnashavarir Shaap is a supernatural thriller on Hoichoi that is really taut, spooky and interesting. Highly recommend!

If you end up watching any of these shows, do let us know on Instagram if you enjoy them!

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