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Six web shows that celebrate the magic of girl power
Mumbai: International Women’s Day is just around the corner…and there’s a long weekend in store for us too! What better way to mark this occasion than watch interesting shows that celebrate feminism? The digital landscape has given storytellers the opportunity to explore woman-centric subjects with freedom, and some shows have truly been standout spectacles this year! Here are six such female-led titles that make for a must-watch on Women’s Day:
1. Maharani- Season 3 (SonyLiv)
Huma Qureshi’s back with a bang! The tale of an uneducated housewife who transforms into a driven and feisty chief minister, Maharani sends across the powerful message that women can move mountains with their grit and determination. The third season of the show is expected to be even more thrilling with twists and turns one can never see coming.
2. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To (Pocket FM)
If fresh and engaging podcast shows are your cup of tea, Pocket FM’s ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To’ could be right up your alley! It depicts the rollercoaster journey of Anika, an 18 year old girl weighing 120 kilos who has never been intimate with anyone in life, and yet ends up pregnant! On returning to her hometown after 6 years with a daughter, Anika has to tide through a horde of haters who are now her die hard fans, and find her twin son as well as the real father of her children. In this audio drama, expect the unexpected!
3. Karmma Calling (Disney+Hotstar)
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Karma Calling is the suspense laden tale of a young woman who swears revenge on a powerful family that wronged her. Headlined with flair and finesse by the impeccable Raveena Tandon, this show is tailor made for lovers of revenge thrillers where nothing is what it seems like, and every person has a dark and deadly secret hiding under their smile.
4. The Royal Bengal Family (Pocket FM)
Another edge-of-the-seat audio series from Pocket FM, this show explores the mystery-filled life of Debina, who returns home after spending 10 long years on a deserted island. The only mission in her mind is to unearth the real truth behind her mother’s demise. But, how far will she go to seek the truth? Is there more to this death, than what meets the eye? The Royal Bengal Family will leave you hooked for more after each audio episode!
5. Raisinghani vs Raisinghani (SonyLiv)
A courtroom saga led by the incredible Jennifer Winget, Raisinghani v/s Raisinghani is an intense family legal drama. It tells the story of Anushka Raisinghani, a talented female lawyer who’s always sidelined by her father who considers her empathy to be a weak trait. When a seemingly innocent intern joins her firm with a hidden agenda, a can of worms are opened, and it is up to Anushka to unravel the truth.
6. Aarya- Season 3 (Disney+Hotstar)
Ever since the first season hit screens, audiences have been captivated by this ‘loving wife turns dangerous drug lord’ show. The final chapter of the Aarya universe, Aarya Season 3 sees Sushmita Sen in her edgy and fiery best as she battles countless villains in the quest to keep her family safe. With the threats increasing by the day, can Aarya succeed in her mission? The final season is centered around this gripping plot.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
