While Delhi Crime 3 traipses through the muck of human trafficking, many viewers are finding themselves searching for other hard-hitting shows that reveal the dark underside of society. These series are also enlightening and thought-provoking, stirring up issues to highlight one of the most tragic realities of humanity. Here are five power-packed shows that one should keep in mind if Delhi Crime 3 has left a mark on one’s psyche.
1. She (Netflix)
This is a creation by Imtiaz Ali. A timid constable from Mumbai goes undercover to bust a drug-and-human-smuggling nexus. Crime, empowerment, and psychology are all embedded in this show, wherein a protagonist comes into self-awareness while actually negotiating in dangerous areas.
2. Paatal Lok (Prime Video)
Though not exclusive to trafficking issues, it lays bare the inherited crime underbelly of India; it touches on issues of smuggling, corruption, and systemic failure. Starkly real lives at the fringe are destitute; there are very powerful structures that enable such crimes, thus making it a book to read.
3. Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (Disney+ Hotstar)
This non-fiction investigative docuseries takes its viewer on a world tour trying to reveal how these trafficking networks work. With her fearless tactics, journalist Mariana van Zeller gets an insight into very naked reality lives of trade victims and predators.
4. The Family Man (Prime Video)
Manoj Bajpayee takes the lead in The Family Man, which packs espionage into social commentary as it talks about cross-border crimes, terrorism, and trafficking. One of the highlights of India for its storytelling and emotional depth.
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5. Stateless (Netflix)
Stateless is based on real-life events. This is an Australian series that contains interlinked stories, most of which revolve around the common threads of immigration, detention, and trafficking. By humanizing victims of systemic exploitation, it provides the global perspective of this crisis.