An Indian web series, "Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web," has achieved a remarkable milestone on Netflix, garnering 50 million views globally in just 12 days. The 7-episode crime thriller, co-directed by Nirad Pandey and Raghav Jayarath, has resonated with audiences worldwide, achieving an impressive 7.2 rating on IMDb.

"Taskaree" features Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, and Amrita Khanvilkar in key roles. Emraan Hashmi's performance has been particularly praised, contributing significantly to the show's success. The series is produced by Neeraj Pandey.

The series has not only captured a significant viewership but has also trended on Netflix's list of top 10 non-English shows in 20 countries, securing the number one position in 10 of them. This demonstrates the series' widespread appeal and its ability to connect with diverse audiences.

According to Netflix's data from January 19-25, 2026, "Taskaree" maintained a strong hold in its second week, further solidifying its position as a popular choice among viewers. The series has been watched for over 50.6 million hours in its first two weeks.

The success of "Taskaree" is especially notable when compared to Netflix's first major show of 2025, "Black Warrant," which accumulated 9.8 million views during its entire run. In contrast, "Taskaree" reached 9.3 million views in just 12 days. The rapid viewership growth suggests that "Taskaree" is on track to surpass previous viewership records.

Emraan Hashmi has two major releases on Netflix back-to-back, "Haq" and "Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web".