Celebrate Freedom Day with These Must‑Watch Streaming Series

Independence Day offers a rare opportunity for a national pause, and streaming platforms are ready with shows that honor India’s brave history. Below is a selection of web series that blend action, intrigue and heartfelt patriotism.

**Special Ops** – RAW officer Himmat Singh (K. K. Menon) hunts the mastermind behind the 2001 Parliament assault, delivering suspenseful intelligence work on Jio Hotstar.

**The Family Man** – Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari protects the country from covert terror threats while navigating everyday family life. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

**Avrodh: The Sea Within** – A dramatized account of the 2016 surgical strike, highlighting the Indian Army’s tactical brilliance. Stream on SonyLIV.

**The Forgotten Army – For Freedom** – Shows the valiant soldiers of Subhas Chandra Bose’s INA who fought the British during World War II, with performances by Sunny Kaushal, Sharvari Wagh and Shah Rukh Khan. On Amazon Prime Video.

**Rocket Boys** – Follows the early days of Dr. Homi Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, documenting India’s entry into nuclear science and space exploration. Available on SonyLIV.

Further titles like *The Test Case*, *Code M*, *Commander Karan Saxena*, *State of Siege: 26/11* and *Mumbai Diaries 26/11* also capture the indomitable spirit of the nation’s armed forces, making them ideal companions for a festive Independence Day binge.