Crime and sci-fi dramas lead global television popularity

Global television audiences are engaging with a variety of popular genres, including sci-fi, espionage, and crime dramas. On IMDb, notable trending titles include the sci-fi thriller ‘Dark Matter’, which follows a physicist navigating a multiverse, and the espionage series ‘Slow Horses’, centered on disgraced MI5 operatives. The crime drama ‘MobLand’ also features a prominent ensemble cast involved in organized crime power struggles.

In the realm of Indian crime thriller franchises, several series have gained significant traction. The ‘Drishyam’ franchise, which follows a man’s efforts to protect his family after a crime, is set to continue with ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’. Other major Indian productions include the multi-generational saga ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and the action-crime series ‘Mirzapur’, both of which are recognized for their impact on the genre.