Over the past year, ZEE5 has churned out some of the most talked about Originals with unique, intelligent and bold storylines. For those who haven’t caught up with these shows yet, here’s a list of the top 10 Originals that not only went viral but also were critically acclaimed in 2019.

Kaafir

Hindi

Starring Dia Mirza, Mohit Raina and Dishita Jain, Kaafir is the story of a Pakistani woman who accidently crosses the border and is then held captive as she is presumed to be a militant. Her story catches a journalist’s eye, who makes it his number one mission to get her and her daughter, born in prison back home.

Link to trailer –

https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/kaafir/0-6-1741/kaafir-trailer/0-1-218761

Rangbaaz Phir Se

Hindi

Following the massive success of its first season, Rangbaaz Phir Se again gives audiences a front-row seat to the seedy underbelly of small-town politics, cast supremacy and the power play of the underground mafia. Starring Jimmy Shergill, Sharad Kelkar, Spruha Joshi and Gul Panag, the series is an absolute must-watch and will have audiences at the edge of their seats.

Link to trailer - https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/rangbaaz/0-6-1138/rangbaaz-phirse-trailer/0-1-306859

Bhram

Hindi

Directed by Sangeeth Sivan and starring Kalki Koechlin, Bhumika Chawla, and Sanjay Suri, this ZEE5 Original brings to life the story of a novelist suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and the string of twisted emotions she experiences as she develops her novel.

Link to trailer –https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/bhram/0-6-2070/bhram-trailer/0-1-262472

The Final Call

Hindi

Inspired by the popular novel ‘I Will Go with You: The Flight of a Lifetime’ by Priya Kumar, The Final Call follows the story of a a suicidal pilot who decides to take his life by crashing the plane he’s flying, along with 300+ passengers. With the second season of the series slated to launch this year, climb onboard Skyline flight 502 now with Captain Karan Sachdev (played by Arjun Rampal).

Link to trailer - https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/the-final-call/0-6-1542/the-final-call-trailer/0-1-200362_2080219547

Poison

Hindi

Starring Tanuj Virwani, Arbaaz Khan and Riya Sen among others, this crime thriller follows the journey of three men, an ex-convict, a DSP and an underground gangster. Set in Goa, the story kicks-off with Ranveer (played by Tanuj Virwani), who, after completing his jail sentence, is on a mission of retribution. A journey of danger and intrigue, filled with secrets, this fast-paced thriller captures the essence of a man who is so focused on his vendetta that he won’t let anyone or anything stand in his way. Also lined up for 2020 is the second season of Poison with Aftab Shivdasani in his digital debut with even more high-octane action, drama, thrill and more.

Link to trailer - https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/poison/0-6-1558/poison-trailer/0-1-202502_557315321

Auto Shankar

Tamil  

Directed by International award-winning director Ranga Yali, ‘Auto Shankar’ retraces the journey of one of Chennai’s most notorious criminals, Gowri Shankar, an auto driver who was hanged for murdering six people over a period of two years in the 1980s in Chennai.  Starring Sarath Appani (Angamaly Diaries, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Odiyan) who plays Shankar, the story outlines the many facets and personalities of the serial killer, from his debauchery to his capture in 1995.

Link to trailer - https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/auto-shankar/0-6-1703/auto-shankar-trailer/0-1-208572

Fittrat

Hindi

Starring Krystle D’Souza, Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan, this romantic drama highlights the complications of love triangles that put friendship, commitment and honesty to question. When the protagonist is on a hunt to find her ‘honey with money’ with the help of her best friend, fate turns on them both and tests the depths of their friendship.

Link to trailer –

https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/fittrat/0-6-2161/fittrat-review-a-must-watch/0-1-283784

Jamai 2.0

Hindi

Starring Ravi Dubey, Nia Sharma and Achint Kaur this romantic thriller is the digital spin-off of the popular TV series Jamai Raja. The show depicts the life of a mother-daughter duo who own a chain of night clubs and casinos, essentially running the nightlife of the city. However, their lives come to a sudden halt when a man with a dark past disrupts their lives by breaking everything the two have built.

Link to trailer - https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/jamai-20/0-6-2007/jamai-20-review-promo/0-1-268281

Thiravam

Tamil

Directed by the renowned cinematographer, Arvind Krishna, this thriller series boasts a stellar cast including Prasanna, Indhuja, John Vijay and Kaali Venkat in the lead. The series revolves around the life of a small-town scientist, whose groundbreaking innovation of a substitute for petroleum, poses a great threat to the entire oil industry. Catch the journey of this mastermind, as he creates havoc with his revolutionary herbal fuel.

Link to trailer - https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/thiravam/0-6-1702/thiravam-trailer/0-1-215173

High Priestess

Telugu

Depicting the life of a psychic tarot card dealer played by Amala Akkineni, High Priestess is a thriller that is sure to give you goosebumps. As she takes on cases that get more and more peculiar, she witnesses unique supernatural powers around her that give her the ability to see seven spirits. With access to seven souls and an increase in her psychic powers, High Priestess will have you up all night.

Link to trailer –

https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/high-priestess/0-6-1624/high-priestess-trailer/0-1-200581_1273457613

Adding on to this, ZEE5’s Originals bouquet gets even bigger in 2020 with new releases like the turbulent love saga It Happened in Calcutta, starring Naghma Rizwan, Karan Kundrra, and Ivan Rodrigues, the heartwarming reunions in Never Kiss Your Best Friend, starring Nakuul Mehta, Anya Singh, and Adi Chugh, and the mystery thriller Code M, starring Jennifer Winget, Tanuj Virwani, and Meghana Kaushik, which will leave you binging throughout the year.

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