Piracy is one of the most powerful forces in the entertainment industry. While the ethical and technical aspects of it can be debated, there is no doubt that it widely affects the Indian entertainment space.
1. House of the Dragon (JioCinema)
Everyone knows this series thanks to the popularity of Game Of Thrones. The series does complete justice to the original and it is getting all the more interesting. While this series attracted a lot of views on Max/JioCinema and other legitimate platforms, it also became the most pirated show.
2. The Boys (Prime Video)
This superhero show is famous for showing heroes as flawed and dangerous. The new season surprised fans with crazy twists and shocking moments. Even though it’s on Prime Video, it was pirated a lot because fans couldn’t wait to see it.
3. Shōgun (Disney+Hotstar)
This series takes viewers to feudal Japan, showing stunning visuals and gripping political drama. It’s available on Hulu, but its exciting story and intense moments made it a target for piracy too. It is also arguably the best series made last year.
4. Arcane (Netflix)
Season 2 of Arcane was a big hit, just like the first. Its amazing animation and emotional storytelling won over fans of the League of Legends universe. Even though it’s on Netflix, many couldn’t resist pirating it.
5. The Penguin (JioCinema)
This show dives into the dark and gritty world of Gotham’s criminal underworld. Colin Farrell shines as Oswald Cobblepot. Despite being on Max, many people pirated it to see this powerful origin story.
6. Fallout (Prime Video)
Based on the popular video game, this show is full of action and mystery in a dangerous post-apocalyptic world. It’s available on Prime Video, but fans who couldn’t wait for official streams turned to piracy.
7. Reacher (Prime Video)
Jack Reacher is back, solving crimes with his sharp mind and strong fists. This season had great action and storytelling, and although it’s on Prime Video, its huge fanbase made it one of the most pirated shows.
8. Silo (AppleTV+)
This show is set in a dark future where people live underground and discover shocking secrets. The mystery kept viewers hooked. Even though it’s on Apple TV+, its suspenseful plot made it popular with pirates too.
9. Dune: Prophecy (JioCinema)
This show goes deep into the Dune universe, exploring the story of the Bene Gesserit before the main saga. It’s on Max, but many Dune fans couldn’t resist downloading it illegally to see more of this epic world.
10. Halo
Season 2 of Halo brought bigger battles and more Spartan drama. Based on the famous video game, it’s streaming on Paramount+, but its action-packed episodes made it a top pirated show.