Viewer interest in Indian shows on IMDb rose about 17-fold over the past decade, even as the number of new shows and seasons commissioned in the country has dropped for two straight years, according to a new IMDb study that traces the growth of Indian streaming through its most popular titles.
\n\n“10 Years of Streaming in India – An IMDb Report 2026” draws on page views from the more than 250 million people who visit IMDb worldwide each month. It ranks each year’s 10 biggest Indian series from 2016 to 2026, a total of 110 slots filled by 64 different shows. It also looks past the top tier at how viewing habits and production patterns have shifted, including the rise of streaming franchises.
\n\n“Mirzapur” led the pack with nine appearances, having made the list every year since it launched. “Scam 1992” was the only show to chart five times off a single season.
\n\nCrime and thriller titles took 48 of the 110 positions. In the later years, horror, romance, comedy and drama all made gains.
\n\nAmong streamers, Prime Video and Amazon MX Player combined for 34 positions across 17 series, more than any other service. Netflix logged 21 positions spread…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/