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The new hit series Black Warrant has taken the OTT world by storm, gaining huge attention for its gripping portrayal of life inside India’s notorious Tihar Jail. Created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, Black Warrant is set in the 1980s and is based on Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, a real-life account by Sunil Gupta, a former Tihar Jail superintendent. Gupta’s experiences overseeing the executions of criminals like kidnappers Billa-Ranga and the Kashmiri separatist Maqbool Bhat shape the storyline of the show.
Since its release on January 10, the series has received massive praise from viewers, especially on social media. Many fans have highlighted the show's slow-burn narrative, which is a refreshing change in the world of OTT content. One user on X shared, “After the peak era of web shows 4-5 years ago, Black Warrant is easily one of the best I’ve seen in a long time.”
Another highlight of Black Warrant, according to netizens, is its brilliant casting. One fan tweeted, “Brilliant show by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyamshu Singh. Black Warrant is truly a masterpiece. It is a slow poison. A great show to watch nd truly great starcast especially by Rahul Bhat." Another commenter said, “How is every performance in black warrant top-notch. Casting walo ko medal pehnao bohot badhiya kaam,” expressing their admiration for the cast’s outstanding performances.
Brilliant show by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyamshu Singh. Black Warrant is truly a masterpiece. It is a slow poison. A great show to watch nd truly great starcast especially by Rahul Bhat pic.twitter.com/dVdyE7VIvf
— Lifelong Learner (@InaamWanii) January 12, 2025
For many viewers, the fact that Black Warrant comes from the talented mind of Vikramaditya Motwane has been a huge draw. Known for his previous success with Sacred Games, Motwane has once again proven his exceptional storytelling ability. One fan expressed their excitement by posting, “Pleased to announce that Black Warrant fkin slaps. A long format victory we haven't seen in ages. god bless vikram motwane & team.” Another excited fan commented, “Black Warrant is a must-watch. Return of Bingeable Indian content on Netflix finally and that too by Motwane.”
Black warrant is a must watch. Return of Bingeable Indian content on Netflix finally and that too by Motwane.
— Sai Sreyas Ray (@Psilyzer_007) January 13, 2025
In summary, Black Warrant is being celebrated as a fresh and exciting addition to the OTT scene. The show features Zahan Kapoor, the 32-year-old grandson of Shashi Kapoor, along with a talented cast including Rahul Bhatt, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Anurag Thakur, Rajshri Deshpande, and Rajendra Gupta.
