Ek | Hasina Thi Web Series

Sarika (Urmila Matondkar) is framed for underworld crimes by her charming boyfriend Karan (Saif Ali Khan). After serving time, she executes a brutal and calculated revenge.

3.5/5 Stars (Essential viewing for fans of revenge thrillers and psychological drama). Ek Hasina Thi Web Series

Don't let the "TV soap" label fool you. In spirit and structure, Ek Hasina Thi is a revenge thriller web series that arrived five years too early. Fire up Disney+ Hotstar, search for the title, and prepare for a binge session of lies, betrayal, and bloodshed. Sarika (Urmila Matondkar) is framed for underworld crimes

At its core, "Ek Hasina Thi" belongs to the lineage of the "femme fatale" genre, but it updates the trope for a modern audience. Traditionally, Indian cinema has compartmentalized women into binary roles: the virtuous, sacrificing figure or the seductive villain. The protagonist in this series disrupts this dichotomy. She does not seek retribution through the legal system—often depicted as flawed or impotent in such narratives—nor does she wait for a knight in shining armor. Instead, the series explores the transformation of its lead character from a naive, trusting individual into a calculating strategist. This metamorphosis serves as the show’s central hook, engaging the audience not just with the question of "who did it," but "how far will she go?" Don't let the "TV soap" label fool you