OTT platforms are brimming with content — intense dramas, bold romances, and stories that don’t hold back. But not everything is meant for a family binge. Here are 5 web series you should absolutely avoid watching with your family by accident.
“Four More Shots Please!” Bold, Bingeable, and Definitely Not Family Material: Amazon Prime’s hit rom-com “Four More Shots Please!” dives into the messy, magnetic lives of four urban women navigating friendship, relationships and personal chaos. Directed by Anu Menon and Nupur Asthana, the series doesn’t shy away from bold scenes and unfiltered conversations, making it far from ideal for a family watch. With three seasons already out and a fourth on the way, the show stars Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Maanvi Gagroo, and VJ Bani, and has become known for pushing boundaries as much as plotlines.
Leaving ‘Mirzapur’ off this list would be criminal. Packed with raw violence, explicit scenes, and a barrage of expletives, this gritty crime drama is as bold as it gets. Family-friendly? Not even close. Featuring a powerhouse cast including Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, Mirzapur is best watched with headphones and a strong stomach.
‘Made in Heaven’, which first premiered in 2019, is a sharp, romantic drama set against the backdrop of big, fat Indian weddings. Created by an acclaimed team including Zoya Akhtar, Nitya Mehra, Prashant Nair, and Alankrita Shrivastava, the series follows two wedding planners navigating love, lies, and lavish chaos. Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur lead the cast in this layered take on tradition, class, and modern relationships.
Released in 2020, “Rasbhari” is a provocative small-town drama featuring Swara Bhaskar in a dual-shaded lead role. Set in Meerut, the story follows Shanu, an English teacher whose mysterious and seductive alter ego, Rasbhari, fuels the town’s gossip and desire. The series leans heavily into bold themes and adult content, making it far from your average classroom story.
‘Skulls and Roses’, streaming on Amazon Prime, is a reality show that blends love and betrayal with a dose of chaos. Hosted by Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman, the series pits couples against intense challenges to test the strength and limits of their relationships. Definitely not your typical dating show.
‘Z: The Beginning of Everything’ is a lush period drama inspired by ‘Therese Anne Fowler’s novel’, tracing the life of Zelda Fitzgerald, the iconic flapper and literary muse. Available on Amazon Prime, the series dives into love, ambition, and the wild highs and lows of the Jazz Age.
‘Cruel Intentions’, streaming on Amazon, unpacks a twisted tale of privilege, seduction, and manipulation. Centered around two rich and ruthless step-siblings, the film blends revenge, dark romance, and bold mind games, a classic that’s as daring as it is dramatic.
