Based on Vikram Chandra’s novel, Sacred Games follows Mumbai police inspector Sartaj Singh, who receives a cryptic phone call from notorious gangster Ganesh Gaitonde warning him that the city will be destroyed in 25 days. As Sartaj races against time to uncover the meaning behind Gaitonde’s warning, the narrative alternates between the present-day investigation and Gaitonde’s rise from a small-time thug to one of Mumbai’s most feared criminals. The series weaves together themes of crime, corruption, terrorism, and existential dread, exploring the dark underbelly of Mumbai while delving into the psychological complexities of its two central characters. As Sartaj digs deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not just the city, but the very fabric of society.
Title: Sacred Games – Season 1
Year: 2018
Type: Web Series (Indian/Bollywood)
Country: India
Language: Hindi (with English subtitles available)
Episodes: 8 (Complete Season 1)
Episode Runtime: 45–60 minutes
Directors: Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane
Writer: Varun Grover, Smita Singh, Vasant Nath (based on Vikram Chandra’s novel)
Producers: Netflix, Phantom Films
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Neo-noir