Bollywood 2017 Best Series

 (1)Inside Edge :- is a Hindi-language Indian web series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video in July 2017. The show was created by Karan Anshuman and produced by Excel Entertainment.

The series revolves around the fictional Mumbai Mavericks, a T20 cricket team in the Powerplay League (PPL), a fictional version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team is owned by Vikrant Dhawan (Vivek Oberoi), a powerful businessman with connections in politics, the media, and the underworld.

The series follows the lives of the team's players, including its captain Arvind Vashisht (Angad Bedi), star player and ex-captain Vayu Raghavan (Tanuj Virwani), and new recruit Prashant Kanaujia (Siddhant Chaturvedi). The team's coach is Niranjan Suri (Sanjay Suri), who is struggling with his own personal and professional challenges.

The series also focuses on the power struggles and corruption within the PPL, including the influence of the league's commissioner, Bhaisaab (Amit Sial), and his connections with various stakeholders.

The show received critical acclaim for its performances, writing, and direction. It was nominated for several awards, including the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2018.

(2)The Test Case :- is an Indian Hindi-language web series that premiered on the streaming platform ALTBalaji in 2017. The show was created by Vinay Waikul and Nagesh Kukunoor and directed by Vinay Waikul and Nagesh Kukunoor.

The series follows the story of Captain Shikha Sharma (Nimrat Kaur), the first woman to be selected for the Indian Army's special operations unit. The show highlights the challenges and obstacles that Captain Sharma faces as she tries to prove herself in a male-dominated environment and become a part of the elite Special Forces.

The series also features supporting characters such as Major Garima Yadav (Juhi Chawla), Colonel Ajinkya Sathe (Atul Kulkarni), and Captain Rohan Nagpal (Rahul Dev).

The show received positive reviews for its portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the military and for its performances, particularly that of Nimrat Kaur. It was also praised for its realistic depiction of military training and operations.

"The Test Case" has one season consisting of 10 episodes, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 35-40 minutes. In 2018, ALTBalaji announced that a second season was in development, but there has been no update on its release as of 2021.

(3)Laakhon Mein Ek :- is an Indian Hindi-language web series created by Biswa Kalyan Rath. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video in October 2017.

The series follows the story of Aakash Gupta (Ritwik Sahore), a teenage boy from Raipur who is sent to an IIT coaching institute in Visakhapatnam by his parents. Aakash is not interested in engineering and struggles to cope with the intense pressure and competition at the institute.

The series also highlights the corrupt practices and unethical behavior of the coaching institutes, as well as the impact of these practices on the students and their families.

The show received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of the education system in India, the pressure faced by students, and the importance of mental health. The performances of the cast, particularly that of Ritwik Sahore, were also praised.

"Laakhon Mein Ek" has two seasons, with each season consisting of six episodes. The second season premiered on Amazon Prime Video in April 2019 and focuses on the story of Dr. Shreya Pathare (Shweta Tripathi), a junior doctor who is posted to a government hospital in a rural area and faces various challenges in providing healthcare to the local population.

(4)What The Folks :- is an Indian Hindi-language web series created by Dice Media. The show premiered on YouTube in August 2017 and was later made available on various other platforms.

The series revolves around the lives of a young couple, Nikhil (played by Veer Rajwant Singh) and Anita (played by Eisha Chopra), who are navigating their way through their married life in Mumbai. The show highlights the challenges and joys of modern relationships, particularly the dynamics between spouses and in-laws.

The series features supporting characters such as Nikhil's parents, played by Deepika Amin and Rakesh Bedi, and Anita's father, played by Shishir Sharma.

The show received positive reviews for its relatable and realistic portrayal of modern relationships, as well as its performances and writing. It was also praised for its progressive approach towards gender roles and expectations.

"What The Folks" has two seasons, with each season consisting of five episodes. In 2019, the creators announced that a third season was in development, but there has been no update on its release as of 2021.

(5)Humorously Yours :- is an Indian Hindi-language web series created by TVF (The Viral Fever). The show premiered on YouTube in December 2016 and was later made available on various other platforms.

The series follows the story of a struggling stand-up comedian named Vipul Goyal, who is trying to make it big in the comedy scene in Mumbai. The show highlights the challenges and struggles faced by comedians as they try to create original content and connect with their audiences.

The series features supporting characters such as Vipul's wife Kavya (played by Rasika Dugal) and his fellow comedians Bhushi (played by Abhishek Banerjee) and Banerjee (played by Sagar Deshmukh).

The show received positive reviews for its relatable and humorous portrayal of the stand-up comedy scene in India, as well as its performances and writing. It was also praised for its realistic and grounded approach towards the life of a struggling artist.

"Humorously Yours" has two seasons, with each season consisting of five episodes. In 2020, TVF announced that a third season was in development, but there has been no update on its release as of 2021.