‘Binge-worthy’ new Netflix drama racks up 10,200,000 hours watched in one week
Viewers have branded the Indian series 'gripping'.
A gripping new Netflix drama has racked up 10,200,000 hours viewed in just one week.
Indian series Dabba Cartel released globally on the streaming platform on February 28, and has already climbed its way into the top 10 charts.
It follows five women setting up their own drug empire after the pharmaceutical company they work for faces a scandal involving an unregulated opioid and the government’s drug standard control organisation.
Seeing the business’ loss as their own gain, they take the chance for a new opportunity and use their tiffin meal delivery service (also known as dabba) to start selling drugs.
As a domestic worker and chef join a worker tied to a drug cartel and a broker, they’re forced to overcome their differences to make their new underground business work.
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A week since its release, the series has hit the fourth spot in Netflix’s global top 10 non-English shows list, with 1,800,000 views.
The fictional story, set in Thane, Mumbai, stars an A-list Bollywood cast including Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, Nimisha Sajayan, Anjali Anand and Sai Tamhankar.
The synopsis for the seven-part series, which can be dubbed into English, Spanish, Polish and Thai, teases: ‘When an investigation into a pharma company hits close to home, five women launch a tiffin service with a secret ingredient.’
Despite impressive audience reviews, Dabba Cartel only has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 67%, but has been branded ‘gripping’ and ‘binge-worthy’ by fans.
Viewers are hooked on the ‘gripping’ series (Picture: Netflix)‘Engaging. gripping. binge worthy. brilliant acting. some reviews are killing the show and some can’t stop praising. i’m with the latter. my better half. on the other side of the rainbow. what i didn’t like. leaving the show on a cliffhanger. see at your own risk. and then tell,’ Studio O wrote.
Mayank said: ‘Fresh concept. Beautifully executed. Gradual build up of the plot which definitely leaves you craving for more towards the end of season-1. Hope that the next season lives up to the expectations created by 1st one.’
Sydney also praised: ‘Well made and suspenseful. Looking forward to hopefully seeing a second season.’
Fans are looking ahead to a second season (Picture: Netflix)‘If you love crime, drugs, and power struggles, this series is for you. It’s packed with action, betrayals, and tension that keeps you hooked. The cast delivers solid performances, and the story has plenty of twists to keep you guessing,’ Sridhar wrote.
Over on X, Mehul praised: ‘Binge-watched ‘Dabba Cartel’ on Netflix. This gripping series masterfully blends suspense, thrills & humor, leading to a dark conclusion. Shabana Azmi delivers a standout performance, while Sunil Grover’s cameo is an absolute showstopper! Highly recommend adding this to your list.’
‘Dabba Cartel is a good binge watch. The ending could have been better but the rest of the series is really gripping,’ Aditya added.
Dabba Cartel is available to watch on Netflix.
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