Pritam & Pedro on JioHotstar, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya on Prime Video and Musafir Cafe on Netflix are among the Indian web series gaining attention in the second half of 2026. From a quirky cybercrime investigation and a chaotic school comedy-drama to an emotionally complex love story, each show offers a different reason to press play.
1. Pritam & Pedro
Pritam & Pedro follows Pedro Gonsalves, a tech-averse Goa cop who gets pushed into the cyber cell. There, he teams up with the eccentric hacker Pritam Parker. Together, they take on a high-profile kidnapping case involving a minister’s son. The case brings crime, comedy and unexpected twists into the mix.
Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani and Vikrant Massey lead the cast alongside Mona Singh, Satyadeep Misra, Shruti Marathe and Boman Irani. Sanjay Dutt also makes a special appearance.
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Watch Pritam & Pedro, streaming now on JioHotstar
2. Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya
Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is set in a struggling government school. Headmaster Gyaneshwar Tripathy wants to make it through the academic year, while newcomer Kanchan tries to challenge a system that resists change.
Meanwhile, a mismatched group of teachers and students deals with the chaos, bureaucracy and everyday realities of school life. Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh and Naveen Kasturia lead the ensemble. Abhimanyu Singh, Deven Bhojani and Prasanna Bisht also feature in the cast.
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Watch Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, streaming now on Prime Video
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3. Musafir Cafe
Musafir Cafe follows Chander as his life gets caught between two very different relationships. His connection with Sudha leaves a lasting mark. Years later, he builds a life with Preeti at a cafe in the hills. Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana form the central trio.
Adil Hussain, Loveleen Mishra, Sadiya Siddiqui and Rajeev Siddhartha also feature in the series. The story explores love, timing, companionship and the choices that stay with us long after a relationship changes.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Watch Musafir Cafe, streaming now on Netflix
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From cybercrime and comedy to school chaos and complicated relationships, these three Indian web series offer something different for every kind of viewer. If you are looking for fresh Indian web series to add to your watchlist in 2026, Pritam & Pedro, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya and Musafir Cafe are worth checking out.
