From IC 814 To Sacred Games 2: Netflix Indian Originals That Missed The Mark

Flop Indian Shows Of Netflix: Over the years, Netflix has become a staple in the OTT world with numerous original films and shows released annually. While we often enjoy some of the best Netflix originals, there are times when they fail to meet expectations. Today, we bring you a list of 5 Netflix original shows that you might want to avoid. Have a look...

Despite most Netflix content being binge-worthy, some originals are definite snooze-fests. From IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack to Sacred Games 2, here are five Netflix Original series/shows that failed to live up to fans' expectations.

Release Date: 15th August 2019

Directors: Anurag Kashyap, Neeraj Ghaywan

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Saif Ali Khan, Kalki Koechlin, Pankaj Tripathi, Elnaaz Norouzi

The first season of Sacred Games was a massive hit, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the sequel. However, Sacred Games 2 did not meet their high expectations. Despite the hype, the dramatic face-off between Mumbai don Ganesh Gaitonde and cop Sartaj Singh left many disappointed.

Release Date: 27th September 2019

Directors: Ribhu Dasgupta; Jay Dev Banerjee

Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Kirti Kulhari, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sahiba Bali, Vineet Kumar Singh

This show follows an ex-RAW agent who confronts his past while leading an unsanctioned hostage-rescue mission in Balochistan. Despite its intriguing premise and star cast, Bard Of Blood failed to captivate audiences.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack - A True Incident Retold

Release Date: 29th August 2024

Director: Anubhav Sinha

Cast: Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Dia Mirza, Patralekhaa, Kumud Mishra

This six-episode series is based on India's longest hijacking incident when five masked men took control of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 from Kathmandu to Delhi. The flight was diverted multiple times before landing in Kandahar.

Karan Johar's What The Love! With Karan Johar

Release Date: 20th January 2020

Karan Johar's venture into matchmaking with 'What The Love! With Karan Johar' was a complete flop. Known for 'Koffee With Karan', viewers expected more from this show but were left unimpressed.

Leila: A Dystopian Tale Gone Wrong

Release Date: 14th June 2019

Directors: Deepa Mehta; Shanker Raman; Pawan Kumar

Cast: Huma Qureshi, Rahul Khanna, Siddharth, Sanjay Suri, Arif Zakaria

'Leila' is based on Prayaag Akbar's novel and follows Shalini's quest to find her missing daughter in a totalitarian regime. Despite its potential and strong performances, it did not resonate well with viewers.

The above shows highlight that even big names and intriguing premises do not always guarantee success on Netflix. While these series had potential and star-studded casts, they ultimately fell short of audience expectations.