Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, a new Crime Drama web series streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, features a powerful cast of women taking charge of a lucrative drug empire in Rann Pradesh. Dimple Kapadia shines as the ruthless family matriarch, Savitri, alongside Radhika Madan as her daughter Shanta, and daughters-in-law Isha Talwar as Bijlee and Angira Dhar as Kajal. Together, they run the Rani Cooperative, a cartel that produces a more potent version of cocaine called Flamingo, and sells it to international clients. If you enjoyed this latest web series, you must be thinking of similar kind of thrilling crime drama web series to watch. Homi Adajania’s Saas Bahu aur Flamingo on Disney+ Hotstar is currently dominating the world of OTT with its gripping crime drama storyline.
1) High – MX Player
Nikhil Rao’s crime thriller drama web series High is somewhat a replica of Disney+ Hotstar’s latest web series Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo. The web series follows the story of drug addict Shiv Mathur played by Akshay Oberoi, who is sent to a rehabilitation center where he takes a magical pill that gives him a life-changing experience, helping him come to terms with his past. However, the existence of this magical pill threatens to disrupt the illegal drug market. With an intriguing storyline, the series has been received well by audiences and has left them eagerly anticipating the next season.
Rating: 8.3/10
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Directors: Nikhil Rao
Writers: Nishant Goyal, Emil Thomas
Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Ranvir Shorey, Shweta Basu Prasad, Mrinmayee Godbole, Madhur Mittal
2) Cartel – Alt Balaji
If you liked Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, you might enjoy Cartel on Alt Balaji. This gangster saga is set in present-day Mumbai, where five rival gangs are on the verge of war. Though they manage to keep temporary peace, a deadly incident threatens to escalate tensions and push everyone over the edge. Cartel is a gritty and fast-paced series, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked. The web series features Supriya Pathak in the lead role, alongside Shubhrajyoti Barat, Kannan Arunachalam, and Anil George in important supporting roles.
Rating: 7.9/10
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 14
Directors: Ram Madhvani, Sandeep Modi, Vinod Rawat
Writers: Sandeep Shrivastava, Anu Singh Choudhary
Cast: Tanuj Virwani, Supriya Pathak, Rithvik Dhanjani, Divya Agarwal, Jitendra Joshi, Samir Soni
3) Bhaukaal – MX Player
Bhaukaal is a gripping crime and action series with a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb. The show follows the story of an honest IPS officer named Naveen Sikhera, who is sent to Muzaffarnagar, known as the crime capital of India. The city is controlled by two powerful gangs – the Dedha brothers and Mohammad Shaukeen Khan – who have divided the area into two territories. Naveen Sikhera is tasked with bringing these gangsters to justice, but will he succeed? Bhaukaal has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.
Rating: 7.8/10
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 20
Director: Jatin Satish Wagle
Writers: Jatin Satish Wagle, Rohit Chouhan
Cast: Pradeep Nagar, Mohit Raina, Bidita Bag, Siddhant Kapoor, Gulki Joshi
4) Aarya – Disney+ Hotstar
Aarya on Disney + Hotstar portrays the life of Aarya. The story begins when Aarya’s husband, Tej is murdered, her life is turned upside down. However, things take a turn for the worse when she discovers dark secrets that threaten to destroy her family. As she tries to come to terms with her loss, Aarya is thrust into a dangerous drug mafia war, with scheming family members, ruthless crime syndicates, and the police all vying for her downfall. Similar to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Aarya explores the complexities of a family that runs a drug cartel and the turmoil that follows.
Rating: 7.8/10
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 17
Directors: Ram Madhvani, Sandeep Modi, Vinod Rawat
Writers: Sandeep Shrivastava, Anu Singh Choudhary
Cast: Sushmita Sen, Chandrachur Singh, Namit Das, Ankur Bhatia, Vikas Kumar
5) Mirzapur – Amazon Prime Video
Mirzapur on Amazon Prime Video is a similar web series to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo revolves around the powerful and ruthless Akhandanand Tripathi, also known as Kaleen Bhaiya, who runs a criminal empire in the city of Mirzapur. But when a fateful incident introduces the Pandit brothers to his world, the balance of power is thrown into chaos. The show features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyendu Sharma in lead roles and has garnered critical acclaim for its intense storyline and characters.
Rating: 8.5/10
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 19
Directors: Karan Anshuman, Gurmeet Singh, Mihir Desai
Writers: Puneet Krishna, Vineet Krishna
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi, Divyendu Sharma, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Rasika Dugal
6) Raktanchal
If you liked Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, then you should definitely check out Raktanchal on MX Player, a crime drama web series directed by Ritam Srivastav. Set in the Purvanchal region of east Uttar Pradesh, the story is inspired by real-life events revolving around the distribution of state development work through tenders. The region is under the control of Waseem Khan, a mafia boss who steals government tenders. When Waseem’s enemy Vijay Singh seeks revenge for the trauma caused by Waseem’s decisions, a battle for power ensues.
Rating: 6.8/10
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 19
Director: Ritam Srivastav
Writer: Sarvesh Upadhyay
Cast: Pravina Deshpande, Kranti Prakash Jha, Shashi Chaturvedi, Nikitin Dheer, Ronjini Chakraborty
7) Pataal Lok – Amazon Prime Video
Similar to Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Pataal Lok on Amazon Prime Video is a crime thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of society. Hathi Ram Chaudhary, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, is a seasoned cop who gets assigned a high-profile case that leads him to the depths of the criminal world. With an intriguing storyline and compelling characters, Pataal Lok is a must-watch for fans of the crime drama genre.
Rating: 8.1/10
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Writers: Sudip Sharma, Sagar Haveli, Hardik Mehta, Gunjit Chopra
Cast: Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee, Abhishek Banerjee