We were all waiting for Bollywood to make a comeback in theaters, but we forget one thing – this is the era of OTT platforms, and now there’s a new boss in town. Remember the web series Sacred Games? That was the show that introduced Indian audiences to the concept of web series. After that, OTT really took off. And now, the makers of Sacred Games are back with Black Warrant web-series to bring a fresh wave to Bollywood. But there’s one condition to watch this Black Warrant show – and you’ll have to accept it.
Cast
- Zahan Kapoor
- Rahul Bhat
- Megha Burman
- Sidhant Gupta
- Paramvir Cheema
- Saamya Jainn
- Priya Chauhan
- Anurag Thakur
- Rajshri Deshpande
- Avi Thakral
- Mir Sarwar
- Tota Roy Chowdhury
- Joy Sengupta
- Rajendra Gupta
Photos
Release Date
10 January 2025
Director
Vikramaditya Motwane
Genre
- Drama
- Adventure
- Crime
- Triller
Rating
4 / 5
Overview
Have you ever been to jail? Maybe you’ve only seen it in movies. But to watch this new Black Warrant web series, it’ll feel like spending 5 hours in prison – you’ll feel exactly that way.
The show Black Warrant just released on Netflix, and after watching all 7 episodes, I can confidently say it’s no less than Sacred Games – not even 1% less. A serious warning though: this Black Warrant show is strictly not for people under 18. And even those above 18 should think twice before watching it. The teaser and trailer won’t give you any real idea of what the series is actually about. But my job is to prepare you – to warn you. So let me tell you this in advance: Black Warrant means Death Warrant.
When someone is sentenced to death, the court issues this order. But to avoid scaring the criminal, it’s called “Black Warrant” instead of “Death Warrant.” It’s all psychological – changing one word keeps the mind calmer.
You’ll need to keep your mind calm while watching this Black Warrant show. If you’re already going through something negative in life, please stay away. The content can be very disturbing. There’s an interesting fact that you might Google after this: Why does a judge break the nib of his pen after giving a death sentence? Also, did you know that if a prisoner kills a snake in jail, he gets 15 days of leave? A chance to go outside. Bet you didn’t know that.
The story starts 40 years ago, inside India’s most dangerous jail – Tihar. But don’t be fooled by the presence of police – they don’t run this place. Tihar is its own world with its own rules and its own court. Decisions are made and punishments are given right inside the prison. But there’s one punishment that can’t be undone – the death sentence. Prisoners are hanged to death here – that’s what made Tihar so infamous.
The story is told by a new officer who just got his first job as the jailer of Tihar. And this time, the death sentence is for two persons named Ranga and Billa. You must have heard the name, but most people don’t know the full story. It was a famous case in Delhi where two young kids were murdered. The twist is – Ranga told the police that Billa was the real killer, while Billa said Ranga did everything.
When both were sentenced to death, everyone thought they’d finally tell the truth. But even while being hanged, both blamed each other. No one ever found out the real truth. But here’s the shocking part – sometimes people survive even after being hanged. Yes, you heard that right. The show says Ranga survived. He kept breathing for 2 more hours. When I Googled it, I found out it’s a real story – and it gave me goosebumps.
The way that scene is shown in the show – you’ll never forget it. It might be the most brutal scene in Bollywood history. In movies like Animal, Fateh, or Marco, they show punishment with style, music, and drama. But in Black Warrant, death is shown in complete silence. It’s pure reality – no cinema, no music. Just raw truth. You might even get scared of hearing the word Tihar after watching Black Warrant web-series.
I’d love to tell you the whole story here, because it’s so interesting we could talk about it for 4-5 hours. There’s a lot to learn. But just reading about it won’t give you the same experience. When you see and feel it yourself, it’s something else. The concept is completely different, very unique, and backed by solid research.
Actually, Black Warrant show is based on a book of the same name and is inspired by real incidents. Since the jailer himself tells the story, it feels too raw – for him, it’s all normal, but for us, seeing the world inside jail for the first time, some scenes can really disturb your mind.
The good part is that the story wraps up in just 7 episodes – you’ll get the climax without waiting for Season 2. And the casting is amazing. Fresh faces make the story unpredictable – you won’t know who will survive, who will die, or what twist will come next.
The concept is totally fresh, the presentation is raw and unfiltered – 100% disturbing. Acting is top-notch. The lead character’s transformation from episode one to the last scene will shake you. Brilliant direction – especially the angle around death takes the show to another level. It takes courage to create scenes like these.
The only negative: there’s a character named Charles Sobhraj – Google him if you don’t know. The way his arc ended felt rushed – they could have used him more. Also, just like the Ranga-Billa case, the makers had scope to show 4-5 more stories, but they played it a bit safe.
Boss, watch this Black Warrant show today itself – I’m serious. After a long time, something truly new has come. But if you’re a sensitive person, keep a little distance.