The Family Man is an entertaining spin on the spy thriller formula, one that often trends on the Indian streaming charts. The Amazon Prime Video original stars Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, the titular middle-class family man who also serves as a covert spy under the National Intelligence Agency. Created by Raj and DK, The Family Man is filled with fast-paced action, mature character development, and some chaotic comedy to break away from the intense story.
If you enjoyed The Family Man, we offer you many other TV shows that you can watch or rent on Indian streaming platforms.
Killer Soup
Manoj Bajpayee has been a seasoned Bollywood veteran for decades now but after The Family Man, he’s expanding as a bankable OTT star. Watch Netflix’s Killer Soup as a case in point. The dark crime comedy stars Konkona Sen Sharma as a talentless chef who plans on replacing her husband with a doppelganger. Bajpayee is equally delightful in a dual role as both the protagonist’s boring husband and mysterious lover.
Farzi
Vaguely set in the same universe as The Family Man, Farzi is yet another acclaimed Prime Video original from the minds of Raj and DK. The crime comedy stars Shahid Kapoor as an artist with the talents to create fake currency notes. The show covers his rise in the crime world and the chaos that ensues.
If you like Farzi, be sure to check out these 10 other shows as well!
Special OPS
Much like The Family Man, Special OPS blends high-profile counter-terrorism operations with the psychological tensions of secret service employees. Bollywood actor Kay Kay Menon is as intense as Bajpayee throughout this Hotstar original.
Bard of Blood
Bard of Blood stars Emraan Hashmi as an ex-RAW agent who becomes a covert operative outside India. When four Indian spies are abducted, Hashmi’s worn-out protagonist must revisit his past demons.
The Great Indian Murder
While Manoj Bajpayee is the face of The Family Man, a breakout performer was Sharib Hashmi as his loyal sidekick JK Talpade. To watch more of his dramatic range in web series, take a look at his double role in the gripping mystery thriller The Great Indian Murder.
Breathe
Breathe revolves around a crime branch officer driven to uncover an organ-trafficking conspiracy. But when he comes across unlikely suspects, his personal and professional life begin to get affected. Fans of The Family Man would want to watch this Prime Video series for how it explores the psychological pressure of fighting crime.
Guns & Gulaabs
This heavily-entertaining Netflix crime thriller by Raj & DK captures the same eccentric humor and gripping drama of The Family Man, but in the 1990s. Watch out for stylish action scenes, a nostalgic soundtrack, and perfectly imperfect leads like Rajkumar Rao and Adarsh Gourav.
Mumbai Diaries
If The Family Man shows how an ordinary middle-class man ends up saving the nation, Mumbai Diaries also celebrates such real-life heroes. Capturing the trials and tribulations of doctors and nurses during moments of crisis, Mumbai Diaries makes for an uplifting watch.
Ray
Need more of Manoj Bajpayee in the OTT space? Watch the anthology series Ray on Netflix. The third episode finds Bajpayee in a delightfully wicked performance but the other episodes are equally impressive, each one drawing inspiration from a story by legendary Bengali director Satyajit Ray.
Paatal Lok
An evergreen title on Prime Video, Paatal Lok is a cop drama that also exposes Indian social evils like the caste system and communal politics. It is grittier and bloodier than The Family Man but offers an intriguing look at how a dark life can take a toll on law-enforcers.
You can check out the list below to find out where you can stream all of these shows in India. We also provide you with streaming offers and options to buy or rent them.
