Best Web Series To Play On Netflix And other OTT Platforms

Best Web Series To Play On Netflix, Amazon Prime or OTT Platforms 2021

Best Popular Thriller, Action, Comedy, Romance, Dramas and Horror Indian Web Series to Watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Viu India, Hulu, Zee5 or OTT Platfrom (2021)

Indian web series has grown to become one of the best sources of inspiration and entertainment, thanks to the advent of Netflix and amazon prime.

To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of the best Indian web series that you’d love to watch on repeat.

Here Is the list of Best web Series To Watch in 2021:

• Action & Thriller
• Comedy & Drama
• Romance Dramas
• Horror

Best Indian Action & Thriller Web Series to Watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime And other OTT Platfrom (2021)

Best Action & Thriller Hindi web series of the present decade from various OTT platforms inclusive of Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, and MX Player, etc, are compiled here ...

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JL 50 (2020), Hasmukh (2020), Sacred Games 2 (2018), Mirzapur 2 (2018), Aarya (2020), Betaal (2020), Bard of Blood (2019), Tandav (2021), Code M (2020), Breathe (2018), Delhi Crime (2019), Hostages (2019), Criminal Justice (2019), Poison (2019), Whiskey Cavalier (2019), Abhay 2 (2019), The Investigation (2019), The Final Call (2019), Rangbaaz (2018), Kaushiki (2018), 13 Mussoorie (2018), Truth or Tamanna? (2018), Operation Cobra (2019), Apharan (2018)

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JL 50 (2020) Abhay Deol Pankaj Kapur Ritika Anand Watch on Sony LIV

If your into mystery and thrillers, JL 50 is the perfect web series for you. Starring Abhay Deol, JL 50 revolves around an investigative officer who tries to solve the mysterious travel case of a plane that disappears and crashes 35 years later. The team of inspectors looks at various angles and pursues different leads. Most people believe that this series is inspired by various incidents of planes that disappeared and crashed several years later. This is what makes the JL 50 even more interesting to watch. The Sony LIV program will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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Hasmukh (2020) Vir Das Ranvir Shorey Amrita Bagchi Watch on Netflix

Hasmukh is an Indian black comedy that follows the life of a small town boy. What makes Hasmukh visible? Well this guy is a shy comedian turned serial killer. The story, dialogue, and twists make it worth watching. The series stars Vir Das, co-creator and writer, Ranvir Shorey, Amrita Bagchi, Ravi Kishan, and Manoj Pahwa in powerful roles. The dialogues and the narration were real gems. Watch Hasmukh on Netflix and witness the perfect combination of comedy and excitement.

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Sacred Games 2 (2018) Saif Ali Khan Nawazuddin Siddiqui Neeraj Kabi Watch on Netflix

Sacred Games is indeed one of the best web series that describes action, crime, and drama in a powerful way. Having its roots in the book Sacred Games, the story mainly revolves around Sartaj Singh, a Mumbai police officer and a gangster named Gaitonde who even thinks that he is the God.

You will find yourself traveling through a series of mysteries, drama, deeper corruption in the law, and many fights and action that make it worth watching. As the name of this Indian web series suggests, the whole story is designed as part of a game or a play and keeps you glued to the end of each episode with a lot of emotion.

Amid all the madness of corruption, murder and deception, Sartaj Singh has kept his truthfulness and discipline alive and finds himself linked to the gangster in some way. This police officer is also doing his best to save Mumbai from any disaster after receiving possible threats from the gangster.

How exciting do all of these sound? Featured on Netflix and comprised of notable casts like Saif Ali Khan, Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and more, it is a must-see web series for people of all generations. Season 1 is out now and you can watch it on Netflix.

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Mirzapur 2 (2018) Pankaj Tripathi Ali Fazal Divyendu Sharma

Perhaps the Indian television industry has reached another cinematic heyday through its two seasons of Mirzapur. Although some people have criticized the show and called it an "Anurag Kashyap spin-off," both seasons have garnered such an astonishing fan base that there's no denying that the show is a must-see.

The show follows the life of Kaleen bhaiya and her son, Munna Bhaiya, as they try to run their gun and drug business. If you want to get into some dirty desi politics, be sure to tune in.

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Aarya (2020) Sushmita Sen Vikas Kumar Namit Das Watch on Hotstar

Seeing Sushmita Sen as Aarya can be a bit of a surprise to all the people who have never seen her outside of her traditional setting. The show is pretty good, although we can hardly call it weird - Sen has done a good job portraying the impassive character, but we can't call it historical.

Among the various crime thrillers on the web, Aarya is not something we will exceptionally recommend, but if you plan to watch it, you will not be disappointed.

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Betaal (2020) Vineet Kumar Singh Aahana Kumra Suchitra Pillai Watch on Netflix

Do you love horror movies and Indian folklore? Betaal is the perfect mix of horror and myths and follows a socio-political commentary. Starring Vineet Kumar Singh, Aahana Kumra and Suchitra Pillai as protagonists, the series sets the scene in a remote village where a war ensues between the zombie battalion of an undead officer from the East India Company and a squad of soldiers modern. The web series lacks a bit of the exciting and fascinating edits. However, the exemplary performances by the leads and the perfect mix of mythology and horror make for a binge-worthy show. Watch Betaal on Netflix and experience the chills.

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Bard of Blood (2019) Emraan Hashmi Sobhita Dhulipala Jaideep Ahlawat Watch on Netflix

An Indian web television series starring Emran Hashmi and released on Netflix, India, is a seven-episode series produced by Sharukh Khan's production house, Red Chillies Entertainment. The show tells the story of a disgraced intelligence agent, Kabir Anand, who returns to the countryside to rescue agents captured by the Taliban.

Set in the troubled Pakistani province of Baluchistan, the show deals with cross-border terrorism and involves rogue Indian operatives who compete with Pakistani intelligence services. Despite the action, the narrative is deeply rooted in fostering xenophobic stereotypes and Islamophobic clichés in portraying its characters.

A very disturbing aspect of the series is that, in several cases, the characters express information that is an obvious fact to the other characters present in the scene. The series fails to impress audiences and critics alike in the seemingly distorted storytelling, writing, and direction.

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Tandav (2021) Saif Ali Khan Dimple Kapadia Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub Watch on Amazon Prime

Hindi-language political movies or series end up losing their plot or winning everyone's heart. Tandav is an Indian political thriller web series starring Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Grover, Dimple Kapadia, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Anup Soni, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and Dino Morea. India is the largest democracy in the world, but is politics as simple as we think?

Tandav focuses on showing the chaos of power and manipulation. The show shows the dark side of Indian politics that happens behind closed doors. Tandav tries to show us that all that glitters is not gold. For politics, drama, and excitement, watch Tandav on Amazon Prime Video.

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Code M (2020) Jennifer Winget Tanuj Virwani Aalekh Kapoor Watch on ALT Balaji

The ALT Balaji suspense web series Code M, the web series with which the famous Jennifer Winget has debuted on digital streaming platforms, is a component of eight episodes that greatly impress the audience.

The series raises questions related to castes, homosexuality, honor killings and much more. The narrative begins with three army officers chasing down two militant suspects, and although authorities attempt to shut down the case, Monica Mehra (played by Jennifer Winget) is called in as the investigating officer for the case.

Love relationships are intertwined with political affairs when Monica meets Angad Sandhu as her legal advisor, who is also Monica's ex-boyfriend. It's a great viewing for a few free hours on a weekend, but it doesn't quite create a lasting, impressionable brand on the audience; It doesn't take viewers by surprise, but it earns full points for cinematography and filming locations.

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Breathe (2018) Madhavan Amit Sadh Sapna Pabbi Watch on Amazon Prime Video

A series of crimes launched in January 2019, Breathe has undoubtedly taken Indian storytelling to another level. The plot revolves around the lives of ordinary men who face unexpected situations.

Kabir Sawant, a talented criminal division officer, gathers together the missing pieces of unrelated deaths, all of which leads him to a common suspect. It is exciting to see the drama unfold between the suspect who is trying to save his dying son and the officer who is adamant in dispensing justice.

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DelhiCrime (2019) Shefali Shah Rajesh Tailang Rasika Dugal Watch on Netflix

Representing the most notorious rape case in India, Delhi Crime has garnered high critical acclaim since the first season aired. Its second season has also been announced following the success of the first.

It stars Shefali Shah, Adil Hussain, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, and many other brilliant actors. The series is based on the 2012 gang rape case in Delhi, which is widely known as the Nirbhaya case. A 23-year-old girl and her friend were beaten and brutally assaulted on a moving bus near Munirka in New Delhi while on their way home after watching a movie.

The girl was gang-raped and attacked with an iron bar, after which the couple was thrown naked and injured on the road, after which the culprits tried to run them over with the bus. Delhi Crime tells the story from the perspective of the Delhi police and how they dealt with what emerged as the most brutal rape case ever seen in India.

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Hostages (2019) Ronit Roy Tisca Chopra Mohan Kapur Watch on Disney + Hotstar

Crime thrillers in Hindi with fascinating performances and exceptional storylines are rarely found. Hostages is a web series that ticks all of these boxes and is a gem for the Indian entertainment industry. It is the official adaptation of his eponymous Israeli web series.

The plot has several shocking twists, which add to the suspense and drama. Starring Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra and Mohan Kapur, the series shows a surgeon whose family is captured and blackmailed into assassinating the prime minister during the procedure. The fascinating and intriguing show keeps us on the edge of our seats waiting for the revelations. You can watch Hostages on Disney + Hotstar and be filled with crime thrillers.

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Criminal Justice (2019) Vikrant Massey Pankaj Tripathi Rucha Inamdar Watch on Hotstar

This Indian crime thriller is based on the BBC show of the same name. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, it stars Jackie Shroff, Vikrant Massey, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupriya Goenka, and Mita Vashist. The show is a good mix of excitement, drama, and crime, which will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Aditya is charged with murder after a girl ends up dead in her taxi after a drug experience and a one-night stand. He wakes up to find the dead girl and a knife in her hands. He has to find out what exactly happened that night and prove his innocence to the police and the court system before it's too late and he ends up in jail.

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Poison (2019) Faisal Rashid Gaurav Sharma Sakshi Pradhan Watch on Zee5 original

A Zee5 original starring Arbaaz Khan, Riya Sen, Tanuj Virwani, and Freddy Daruwala, Poison is a police thriller that has one season and 11 episodes to date. It's a perfect fusion of drama and emotion, with great acting and an interesting premise.

The story describes the experiences of Ranveer, who moves to Goa after being released from prison, to take revenge on his enemies. The other two protagonists are DSP Vikram and a gift named Antonio Verghese. Vikram sets out to catch Verghese, who operates in Goa, where his mission also becomes entangled with Ranveer's life.

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Whiskey Cavalier (2019) Scott Foley Lauren Cohan Ana Ortiz Watch on Amazon Prime

This American comedy-drama-thriller-action series premiered in February 2019 and is available to stream online on Amazon Prime. It has the perfect mix of spy thriller, comedy and relationships, both personal and professional. The series has aired ten episodes to date.

Whiskey Cavalier follows FBI agent Will Chase, whose codename is the title, and experiences him with a difficult breakup, after which he is assigned to team up with CIA agent Francesca Trowbridge.

They are in charge of a team of spies and together they save the world in various circumstances. Accompanying the action is a healthy dose of friendship, love, and professional equations.

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Abhay 2 (2019) Kunal Khemu Elnaaz Norouzi Ram Kapoor Watch on Zee5 original

Abhay Pratap Singh is a brave cop, not so chivalrous, who can outrun and outsmart any criminal who comes his way. The show's episodes are 35 minutes of absolute entertainment, at least for people who don't want to earn a lot in the form of "facts."

However, whatever you say about the show, it remains fascinating and amazing, satisfying all the viewers who have become its devoted viewers.

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The Investigation (2019) Prakash Ramchandani Leena Jumani Aryamann Seth Watch on Eros Now + JioCinema

Investigation is another brilliant police thriller about Eros Now starring Hiten Tejwani, Leena Jumani and Aryamann Seth. It tells the story of crime, conscience and coincidence, in the context of Mumbai.

An investigative officer from the Mumbai Crimes Section receives a murder case, raising doubts in finding him about his own innocence. Now the question is whether he will turn himself in or use his position to divert the course of the case.

Another point to consider is whether this murder was an accident or was there a major conspiracy behind the death and the cover-up.

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The Final Call (2019) Arjun Rampal Javed Jaffrey Neeraj Kabi Watch on Zee5 Original

Another brilliant Zee5 original thriller, The Final Call has an illustrious cast that includes Arjun Rampal, Sakshi Tanwar, Anupriya Goenka, Neeraj Kabi, Javed Jaffrey, and Vipin Sharma. This program is packed with adrenaline-pumping moments and tells a gripping adventure story on a flight.

Captain Karan Sachdev decides to commit suicide while piloting Skyline Flight 502, putting more than 300 passengers at risk.

An ATS team made up of airline officer Kiran Mirza goes into action to save the passengers on board. The question is whether they will be able to successfully save the passengers and make this mission a success.

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Rangbaaz (2018) Jay Joshi Saqib Saleem Jimmy Sheirgill Watch on Zee5 Original

Rangbaaz is an Zee5 original crime thriller series that debuted in December 2018. This series takes place in the 1990s against a backdrop in rural Gorakhpur. It stars actors like Saqib Saleem, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Aahana Kumra, Ranvir Shorey, Ravi Kishan, etc. It is based on the true story of Shri Prakash Shukla, a notorious gangster from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The series describes the story of his protagonist, here called Shiv Prakash Shukla, and his journey from being a DDU student to becoming one of the most wanted criminals in India.

There are other characters like Ram Shankar Tiwari and Chandra Bhan Singh, who are also inspired by real life characters during this time.

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Kaushiki (2018) Sayani Gupta Omkar Kapoor Namit Das Watch on Viu

Kaushiki is a modern-age thriller that is available on Viu. It was released in 2018 and has had a season so far. The illustrious cast of this show includes Sayani Gupta, Rannvijay Singha, Omkar Kapoor, Namit Das, Madhurima Roy, etc. It explores the themes of friendship, trust and loyalty, in a context of crime and emotion.

The show revolves around a group of friends who seem perfect at first glance, but all have deep, dark secrets that can change their lives. The story describes how secrets and lies can damage even the best of friendships and infiltrate even the world of lavish glamor. The show has interesting characters and delves into the human psyche.

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13 Mussoorie (2018) Shoaib Ahmed Shriya Pilgaonkar Viraf Patel Watch on Voot Select

Mussoorie is a suspense thriller set against the backdrop of the beautiful mountainous city of Mussoorie in India. This series has one season and six episodes as of now. It stars actors Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shoaib Ahmed, Viraf Patel, Ashwini Koul, etc. The series tells the sinister story of a serial killer amid a mysterious background.

Aditi Bisht, a fearless journalist and daughter of a police officer, sets out to find the mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of Aks. After making a shocking revelation, she decides to close the case without naming the culprit.

However, her plan is shaken to the core when another copycat assassin emerges in place of Aks, who appears to be even more deranged than the original.

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Truth or Tamanna? (2018) Priyansh Jora Abhitesh Khajuria Vrushika Mehta Watch on Viu

Truth or Tamanna is a missing person thriller genre web series, which is available for streaming on Viu. It has one season and 13 episodes to air. The series stars Priyanshu Jora, Kushal Punjabi, Abhitesh Khajuria, Vrushika Mehta, Suchit Singh, and Himani Sahani.

The story is based on Tamanna and Dhruv, who love each other. Before taking a flight to Londontogether, Tamanna mysteriously disappears. Dhruv investigates the disappearance of his girlfriend and comes into contact with a completely different world, where he has to wonder if he really knew Tamanna or not.

Through the events that follow, Dhruv explores the grim world of dancers and comes across many shocking revelations.

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Operation Cobra (2019) Nyra Banerjee Hiten Patel Gautam Gulati Watch on Eros Now

Operation Cobra is a spy thriller that can be streamed on Eros Now. It stars Gautam Gulati, Ruhi Singh, Nyra Banerjee, and Tarun Khanna. It has six episodes to date.

Karan, an Indian spy agent discovers that someone within the ranks of Indian intelligence works for a terrorist organization called the Radical Posture Group. The enemy wants to make terrorism a world trade, for which he is willing to sacrifice millions of lives. Karan sets out to save the world from this psychopath, knowing full well that he can't trust anyone around him.

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Apharan (2018) Arunoday Singh Mahie Gill Nidhi Singh Watch on  ALT Balaji

Apharan is a 2018 action thriller web series airing on ALT Balaji. It stars Arunoday Singh, Mahie Gill, Nidhi Singh, Varun Badola, Monica Chaudhary, and many others. This series has a host of Bollywood drama, action and crime thrillers.

Rudra Srivastava is a chief inspector for the Uttarakhand police and is an honest man before he was tempted to kidnap a young woman named Anusha. His mother hatches this plan to get some money by using her daughter as bait. But the plan soon turns into something much bigger, with great mystery and suspense surrounding the situation.

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Best Indian Comedy & Drama Web Series to Watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime or OTT Platfrom (2021)

Best Comedy & Drama indian web series of the present decade from various OTT platforms inclusive of Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV Original, Netflix, ZEE5, and MX Player, etc, are compiled here ...

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Maharani (2021), Ray (2021), Panchayat (2020), Chopsticks (2019), Hostel Daze (2019), Gullak (2019), What’s Your Status (2018),  Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree (2018), The Raikar Case (2019), Pushpavalli (2017), Kaafir (2019), Shaadi Boys (2016), Untag (2017), Hey Prabhu! (2017), Aafat (2019), The Kota Toppers (2019), Life, Lafde Aur Bandiyan (2016), TVF Inmates (), Permanent Roommates (2020), Aspirants (2021), Lust Stories (2018), Bang Baaja Baarat (2015), It’s Not That Simple (2016), Four More Shots Please Season 2 (2019), Official CEOgiri (2018), Engineering Girls (2018), The Reunion (2011), Made in Heaven (2019), Yeh Meri Family (2018), Laakhon Mein Ek 2 (2017), The Aam Aadmi Family (2017)

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Maharani (2021) Huma Qureshi Sohum Shah Amit Sial Watch on SonyLIV Original

Maharani is another Hindi political drama that takes place in the state of Bihar. Starring Huma Qureshi at the helm along with Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Kani Kusruti, and Inaamulhaq, Maharani is a powerful socio-political drama. The SonyLIV drama is inspired by what happened in Bihar after Lalu Prasad Yadav succeeded her housewife, Rabri Devi. The series dramatizes political times a lot and portrays the obstacles that the protagonist, a rookie, has to face. This Sony LIV drama has been critically acclaimed, but is well worth watching.

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Ray (2021) Manoj Bajpayee Ali Fazal Harshvardhan Kapoor Watch on Netflix

The Indian film industry has many anthologies, and Ray is one of them. The Netflix series is based on the works of Satyajit Ray and features Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Kay Kay Menon at the helm. The series includes works by Satyajit Ray of different genres. From satire to psychological thrillers, Ray portrays four tales by revered writer and filmmaker Satyajit Ray. If you can't make up your mind to select a movie, watch Ray on Netflix for the wide range of genres of him.

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Panchayat (2020) Jitendra Kumar Raghuvir Yadav Chandan Roy Watch on Amazon Prime

Some people have called panchayat a "comedy series, but this couldn't be further from the truth." The shoe is actually a clever satire on the ancient system of Panchayats that has somehow managed to persist to this day in India.

The program has been produced by Viral Fever and tells of the life of a licensed engineer who ends up working as secretary of the Panchayat of the town of Phulerain Uttar Pradesh.

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Chopsticks (2019) Abhay Deol Mithila Palkar Vijay Raaz Watch on Netflix

This Netflix original movie starring Abhay Deol, Mithila Palkar, and Vijay Raaz has received its fair share of criticism from both film critics and the general public. Each of the characters is thought of in a unique way: a shy young worker from Mumbai who just bought her first car.

A mysterious man who is skilled at breaking into safes and cooking and prefers to be called "Artist", a fearsome gangster whose deepest relationship is with the songs of Kishore Kumar and a goat. As the former's newly bought car is stolen the same night she bought it, the plot follows a coming-of-age story for Mithila, who learns to fight life as it presents itself to her in unexpected tumults.

At the same time, captivating cinematography of the interior and sights of Mumbai can also be seen in beautifully set locations. Although it is a great option for viewers, if you are one of those who prioritize quality, this can be omitted.

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Hostel Daze (2019) Adarsh Gourav Nikhil Vijay Shubham Gaur Watch on Amazon Prime

Nostalgia brings pleasure and sadness, but overwhelming memories make us feel good. If you want to go back to your college days and dive into the exciting and adventurous life you had, Hostel Daze is the best web series you can watch. Engineering colleges are known to be fun and the series puts you in the middle of the lives of four friends.

With Shubham Gaur, Adarsh Gourav, Luv Vispute, Nikhil Vijay, Ahsaas Channa, Harsha Chemudu, Ayushi Gupta and Sahil Verma, Hostel Daze manages to remind us of our best days. Experience the rush, friendship, and good times of college with this series on Amazon Prime Video.