Sacred Games

Two past connections pull a principled Mumbai cop into a dangerous web with the city’s most elusive crime lord. Sartaj Singh, a steady detective, discovers that a single link to a notorious gang leader from years ago may hold the key to preventing a city wide disaster. As the officer digs deeper, a cryptic warning from Ganesh Gaitonde shatters his sense of safety and loyalty, forcing him to weigh duty against danger. The investigation spirals into a sprawling, morally gray portrait of Mumbai where politics, police, and underworld figures collide. The show threads multiple timelines and characters, painting a tense picture of power, fate, and a metropolis at risk. The series builds toward a claustrophobic city-wide tension.

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and Anurag Kashyap, Sacred Games adapts Vikram Chandra's novel for Netflix. Released in 2018, the series marks a bold collaboration between renowned filmmakers and streaming. It presents a nocturnal Mumbai with a sprawling, character-driven plot.

The series earned nominations across Indian television and streaming circuits, highlighting standout performances, direction, and writing. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan drew particular praise, while the show's ambition was recognized as a milestone for Indian streaming drama. Its production quality and bold storytelling earned praise from critics across markets.

Since its release, Sacred Games helped redefine Indian streaming drama by merging political intrigue with raw urban grit. It sparked conversations about Mumbai as a living character, inspired binge worthy viewing habits, and signaled Netflix's willingness to back ambitious, adult oriented stories in regional markets.

Critics praised its scope and performances while noting the intricate plotting and moral ambiguity. The show examines power, crime and consequence without easy answers, using layered storytelling to mirror a city where truth is often murky and loyalties shift with the night, and its impact echoes in later Indian thrillers.