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Best Supernatural TV Shows and Series Popular in India

Your boring days are over, and you can stop scrolling to find out the list of the best paranormal TV shows and series. Here you will get both Bollywood as well as Hollywood show recommendations filled with dark fantasy, horror, and with a perfect suspenseful storyline. The following shows are also available on Netflix, where you can have a high-quality and enjoyable experience. 

Hollywood

The Vampire Diaries (2009)

This series is set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, and follows the life of teenage Elena Gilbert, who is drawn into the world of supernatural mysteries as she falls in love with Stefan Salvatore, a 100-year-old vampire. The struggle for power, self-identity, and romance keeps the characters exciting with years of turns, betrayals, and supernatural drama.

  • Elena, played by Nina Dobrev
  • Stefan Salvatore, played by Paul Wesley
  • Virginia, played by Aisha Duran

True Story (2015)

This show is about an Oregon man, Longo, who murdered his wife and three children. Another character, Finkel, disgraced after being fired from The New York Times for reshaping a story, contacts Longo in prison for an interview. Ultimately, Longo admits his guilt, while Finkel, deeply affected and haunted by their relationship, never returns to journalism for the Times.

  • Michael Finkel by Jonah Hill
  • Christian Longo by James Franco
  • Jill Barker by Felicity Jones

Lucifer (2016)

Lucifer is set in the world of Lucifer Morningstar, where he owns a glamorous nightclub. After getting tired of it, he becomes a consultant, and he uses his supernatural power to make people tell him about their greatest desires. The series shows his family drama and struggles with the results of his escape from Heaven.

  • Lucifer Morningstar by Tom Ellis
  • Jack Monroe by Lauren German
  • William McKinnon by Kevin Alejandro

Stranger Things (2016)

The story of Stranger Things is set in the 1980s in the town of Hawkins, where a team of children is looking after their lost friend, Will Byers. Their search reveals a top-secret experiment by the government, a girl with psychic abilities known as Eleven, and a nightmare alternate world called the Upside Down. The children and adults are forced to deal with evil monsters and uncover some interdimensional conspiracy as the supernatural threat gets stronger.

  • Eleven by Millie Bobby Brown
  • Mike Wheeler by Finn Wolfhard
  • Jim Hopper by David Harbour

The Witcher (2019)

The Witcher is based on the story of Geralt of Rivia. Geralt is engaged in combating deadly creatures, politics, and magical dangers. The show intertwines the themes of good and bad, life and existence in a world full of corruption, violence, and black magic.

  • Ciri by Freya Allan
  • Yennefer by Anya Chalotra
  • Geralt of Rivia by Henry Cavill

Supernatural (2005)

It shows the story of two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester. They were raised by their father, as their mother was killed by a demon. It follows the story of ghosts, demons, angels, and other monsters who are searching for something or the other. There is a perfect blend of family loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil. 

  • Dean Winchester by Jensen Ackles
  • Sam Winchester by Jared Padalecki
  • Lucifer by Misha Collins

Wednesday (2022)

Wednesday Addams was made to leave school due to bullying and was sent to Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for monsters and supernaturally gifted students. It is there she struggles to control her newly awakened psychic abilities and is drawn into an inquiry into a series of killings. Wednesday has to deal with complicated relationships, high society clubs of students, and never-ending darkness.

  • Wednesday Addams by Jenna Ortega
  • Tyler Galpin by Hunter Doohan
  • Enid Sinclair by Emma Myers

Indian

These are some of the top Indian shows and series that you will really love to watch if you are a fan of the Indian supernatural shows. These are some shows based on crime, drama, thriller, and horror. 

Zee Horror Show (1993)

This show will give you a different experience is very interesting if you are a fan of horror shows. The episodes are based on very suspenseful and supernatural events. Each episode shows different horror themes, mysterious murders, and strong storytelling, making it one of the iconic shows in Indian horror television.

  • Doctor by Sudhir
  • Krishna by Javed Khan
  • Prabha by Prabha Sinha

Aahat (1995)

The show is based on the stories of ghosts, zombies, possessions, witches, and other haunted themes. It shows the continuation of every previous episode, making it more interesting with a strong storyline and a perfect, suspenseful ending. 

  • Shikha by Surbhi Shukla
  • Inspector by Manish Garg
  • Raghav by Vishal Gandhi

Naagin (2015)

The story mainly focuses on the two snake sisters Shivanya and Shesha, who decided to take revenge for their parents’ murder. They were murdered by a group of five people in search of Naagmani. All the seasons of the show explore love, rivalry, occult powers, and the eternal fight to safeguard Naagmani.

  • Yamini by Sudha Chandran
  • Shivanya by Mouni Roy
  • Shesha by Adaa Khan

Daayan (2018)

Daayan shows the story of the two people who are in love with each other, but the twist comes when Daayan (a witch) enters their lives. She marries her childhood friend and love, Aakarsh Chaudhary, with the intention to expose and defeat the daayan with his support. However, shocking scenes come to light when Aakarsh is discovered to be a male daayan.

  • Jhanvi by Tinaa Duttaa
  • Aakarsh by Mohit Malhotra
  • Kaalnemi by Giriraj Kabra

Aghori (2023)

The show focuses on the story of a young Aghori disciple who is given a task by his guru, Rudranaath, to find and kill a blessed girl named Kamakshi, who has special powers. The young boy, Advik, suddenly fell in love with the girl, making the show more suspenseful and interesting. 

  • Advik by Gaurav Chopra
  • Kamakshi by Simaran Kaur
  • Rudranaath by Parag Tyagi

Mandala Murders (2025)

It is based on the story of Charandaspur, in which Rea Thomas, a driven CIB officer, is working on a set of investigations into ritualistic murders. Mandala Murders is a blend of mythology and crime drama. It revealed the gloomy secrets of the Aayast Mandal, an underground group that idolized an unknown god who was associated with wish-making machines. The show is filled with conspiracy, family relationships, and endless mysteries.

  • Rea Thomas by Vaani Kapoor
  • Birju by Vinod Suryavanshi
  • Mallik by Saad Baba

Baramulla (2025)

Baramulla is a thriller show set in Kashmir, and it is based on a detective, DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, who becomes involved in investigating the case of the mysterious disappearances of children in the town. When Ridwaan and his family move into a villa, supernatural events begin to take place. Investigations lead to the unraveling of some dark secrets and a showdown to rescue the missing children and restore peace in the haunted area. 

  • DSP Ridwaan Sayyed by Manav Kaul
  • Gulnaar Sayyed by Bhasha Sumbli
  • Noorie Sayyed by Arista Mehta

To sum up, these shows will continue to grab more and more audience interest with their storytelling. Whether you are searching for a dark fantasy or horror, these will be the best for you in both Bollywood and Hollywood.

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Aanya Jain

Aanya Jain is an enthusiastic content writer with a keen eye for stories that give information. With a background in journalism and mass communication, she specializes in breaking down complex topics into engaging, reader-friendly blogs and news. Her writing covers trends in bollywood, technology and Indian industry. She enjoys exploring new ideas, learning about emerging trends and sharing insights that empower readers to stay ahead in a fast changing world.

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