Now that JioCinema and Disney+ Hostar have successfully merged platforms, the new streaming service, JioHotstar, flaunts one of the largest and most diverse digital media libraries in the country. The streaming platform hosts content from HBO, Showtime, ABC, FX, and other networks. Let’s take a look at the top 10 international TV shows you can watch on JioHotstar right now.
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Succession
HBO’s newest hit, Succession, is available to stream on JioHotstar. The satirical drama is loosely based on the Murdoch family and the internal conflict over the control of Fox Corporation and News Corp following the retirement of Rupert Murdoch. The TV series follows the Roy family and their media conglomerate Waystar RayCo, with Brian Cox playing Logan Roy as the patriarch. The final season of Succession was aired in 2023. The TV series received critical praise during its run, winning 19 Emmys.
Veep
One of the sharpest political comedies of our time, Veep showcases the political idiosyncrasies in Washington DC with the Vice President at the centre of all the drama. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Selina Meyer and delivers an iconic performance as the Vice President of the United States. Playing her personal aide and bodyman is Tony Hale. Veep has been critically acclaimed for its humorous depiction of the VP office and the power struggles that go on in the US legislative system.
Game of Thrones
If you haven’t watched Game of Thrones already, now would be a great time to embark on the epic journey. It is one of the finest TV shows you can watch on JioHotstar. Based on George RR Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series, Game of Thrones follows the seven houses in the fictional land of Westeros. The TV series depicts the political ambitions of each of the seven houses along with fantastical elements like firebreathing dragons and living-dead White Walkers. With 8 seasons and a run that spanned almost a decade, the cultural impact of Game of Thrones cannot be understated.
Key and Peele
During its short 3 year run, Key and Peele became one of the best sketch-comedy TV shows of all time. Jordan Peele later went on to direct classic horror movies like Get Out, Us, and Nope. Originally a Comedy Central production, Key and Peele is now available to stream on JioHotstar. The show is known for touching upon timeless cultural themes with its hilarious and eccentric portrayal of everyday life.
The Bear
This ongoing FX drama series has been critically acclaimed for being one of the best portrayals of working in the high-pressure culinary industry. Along the way, The Bear has swept multiple Emmys in its current 3 season run. The TV show stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto, who is trying to fix up his deceased brother’s sandwich shop, and Ayo Edebiri as his understudy. The Bear is intense and chaotic but also sombre and touching when it needs to be.
Abbott Elementary
The brainchild of Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style TV show that follows a predominantly Black public school in Philadelphia. It addresses the challenges that come with being a teacher in an underfunded public school. Abbott Elementary is funny, quirky, and inspiring while also serving as a reminder of how teachers can shape lives.
Arrested Development
Arrested Development is a hilarious series about a wealthy family, dysfunctional family on the verge of bankruptcy. The TV show is known for its handheld camera work, snarky narration, and amusing running gags. It received a lot of critical praise during its run and was highly influential on the sitcoms that came after it. The reality TV-style camera work along with fresh jokes and smart writing is the reason why Arrested Development still enjoys a cult following.
Suits
Widely considered to be one of the best legal dramas of all time, Suits is one of the most popular TV shows in JioHotstar’s library. It follows the legal duo of Harvey Spectre (played by Gabriel Macht) and his brilliant protege, Mike Ross (played by Patrick J. Adams) – a college dropout with an indelible memory. Set in the fast-paced world of corporate law, Suits focuses on high-stakes legal cases and workplace dynamics. The intense drama is sprinkled with wit and humour in equal doses.
The Sopranos
The Sopranos has been a cultural mainstay ever since it ended in 2007. It follows the mob boss Tony Soprano as he runs his New Jersey-based crime organisation while balancing his family life. The TV show is an excellent portrayal of crime, family, and the human psyche. It is known for excellent writing, colourful character, and providing a cultural snapshot of a time that now induces nostalgia. Even after almost two decades, The Sopranos remains one of the best TV shows to come of out HBO’s production.
Modern Family
Ending this list is Modern Family, a mockumentary-style TV show that follows three related families in Los Angeles. Modern Family is known for its funny writing, fresh scenarios, and instantly likeable characters. It showcases the ups and downs of family life with sharp wit and heartwarming humour. Modern Family was as popular as it was critically acclaimed, garnering an average viewership of 7.10 million and winning a total of 22 Emmys in its decade-long run.
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Final Thoughts
These are the best international TV shows you can watch on JioHotstar right now. We also recommend checking out Hotstar’s homegrown original shows like The Night Watchman, Gunaah, Bad Cop, and The Trial. Found an underrated gem in JioHotstar’s library that you’d like to share with us? Let us know in the comments!
