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Independence Day Watchlist: As India is about to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, ignite your spirit of ‘deshbhakti’ and embark on a thrilling journey with the best patriotic web series available on various OTT platforms like Netflix, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video and more. Let the thrill and emotional roller coaster ride remind you of the sacrifices made by our armed forces. Enjoy the tales of brave soldiers, freedom fighters and unsung heroes to make this Independence Day memorable.

Special Ops

Switch on your OTT screens and binge-watch the story inspired by real-life events, including the Parliament attack of 2001. Kay Kay Menon will take you on a thrilling journey as Himmat Singh and will unfold the story behind the mastermind terrorist attacks. With its gripping storyline and thrilling action, this web series showcases the bravery and strategic brilliance of India's intelligence officers. You can watch this show on JioHotstar.

 
 
 
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The Family Man

If spy stories are your favourite genre, then delve into The Family Man right away. This web series shows the story of a middle-class man, Srikant Tiwari, who leads a double life as a spy for the National Investigation Agency. It is one of the best web series that highlights the importance and sacrifices of our unsung heroes with a quirky storyline that delivers humour, action and drama in the right amounts. Switch on Amazon Prime Video for this web series.

Code M

Starring actors like Jennifer Winget, Rohan Gandotra and Kunaal Roy Kapur in the lead roles, Code M revolves around Monica Mehra, an impressive officer in the Indian Army's Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch. Monica is supposed to investigate a seemingly straightforward military encounter case that soon unravels into a complex conspiracy. Filled with suspense and drama, this web series is the perfect binge-watch option for your Independence Day celebrations. It is available on Zee5.

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Bard Of Blood

Another espionage thriller series, Bard Of Blood, is packed with high-octane action sequences and explores themes like revenge, betrayal and complex political situations. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bilal Siddiqi, which follows Kabir Anand, a former Indian Intelligence Wing (IIW) agent, who is drawn back into the world of espionage when four Indian spies are captured in Balochistan. Popular actors Emraan Hashmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vineet Kumar Singh and Jaideep Ahlawat are the leading actors in the show. You can enjoy this series on Netflix.

 
 
 
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Mumbai Diaries 26/11

It is a fictional web series that reflects the story of the Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 from the perspective of medical professionals. The narrative showcases the chaos and horror faced by people during those terrible times. The story focuses on the dedication and resilience of doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff who helped save every life possible amidst the attacks. Natasha Bharadwaj, Mohit Raina, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Tina Desia, Konkona Sen Sharma are some of the cast members. You can witness this story on Amazon Prime Video.

As the tricolour soars high, celebrate this year’s Independence Day with a deep sense of gratitude and admiration towards our Indian armed forces. From The Family Man to Special Ops, enjoy these web series in the comfort of your homes.