MUMBAI: Within a span of a few years, the web series phenomenon has taken over the world. Gone are the days when mainstream films and TV shows were the only sources of entertainment. In today’s world, you can watch web series with a great cast and high production values thanks to a click on your smartphone. Recently, there have been several women-centric stories with enthralling female characters. We list a few such shows that you can watch during quarantine.

1. It’s not that simple

Director: Danish Aslam

It’s Not That Simple is based on a woman’s stand on marriage and love. Starring Swara Bhasker, Vivan Bhatena, Akshay Oberoi and Karanveer Mehra, the web series is an emotional rollercoaster ride. An urban housewife (Swara Bhaskar) is stuck in an unhappy marriage, until she's invited for a school reunion. There she meets two of her ex-almost-boyfriends. The story tackles relationship issues faced by urban couples in today’s times.

2. The Trip

Directors: Lakshya Raj Anand, Sonam Nair and Nishit Batia

Four girls taking off for one hell of a trip! Sounds pretty interesting doesn’t it? Well, The Trip delivers on that and also reminds you about your trips with your girl gang. The web series, starring Shweta Tripathi, Sapna Pabbi, Malika Dua and Lisa Haydon, follows four girls on their crazy bachelorette trip in Thailand. Like you would have guessed, the trip comes bundled with a lot of madness and fun.

3. Girls Hostel

Director: Chaitanya Kumbhakonum

From fun hostel nights to college rivalry, the series gives its viewers a glimpse of happenings that youngsters can relate to. The narrative explores the everyday lives of these dental college students, as they deal with their issues; right from domineering parents to peculiar wardens to the unkind girls they encounter. Starring Srishti Shrivastava, Parul Gulati, Ahsaas Channa, and Simran Natekar, this one is a must watch.

4. Girl In The City

Directed by: Samar Shaikh

Girl In The City, starring digital sensation Mithila Palkar, is a coming-of-age story of Meera Sehgal from Dehradhun, who comes to Mumbai to pursue her dreams in the fashion industry. Small-town dreams clash with big city woes…this narrative if for those who dare and dream.

5. The Test Case

Directed by: Nagesh Kukunoor and Vinayak Waikul

The Test Case tells the story of Captain Shikha Sharma (Nimrat Kaur), the first woman to get enrolled in the Indian Army's Special Forces unit. It spotlights he physical and mental struggle to make her presence felt in an all-male group of soldiers. The gritty tale also stars Akshay Oberoi, Atul Kulkarni, Rahul Dev and Anup Soni in the lead roles along with Juhi Chawla in a guest appearance. 

SOURCE – FILMFARE.COM