Inspector Avinash — A Gritty, Flawed, and Surprisingly Addictive Cop Drama That Wears Its '90s Heart on Its Sleeve
Most Indian police web series aim for either glossy, larger-than-life heroism or dark, brooding nihilism. Inspector Avinash (streaming on JioCinema) tries something rarer: a pulpy, episodic throwback to 1990s Hindi crime shows like CID and Suraag , but with modern production values and a shocking dose of real-life history. The result is uneven, over-the-top at times, yet strangely irresistible — especially if you watch it in binge-friendly episode chunks. inspector avinash episodes
Randeep Hooda plays the real-life IPS officer Avinash Mishra. Unlike the usual cop who screams and smashes heads, Hooda's Avinash is eerily calm, almost withdrawn. He speaks in a low, measured tone, even when staring down a dozen armed men. His signature move isn't a flying kick — it's waiting . He waits for the criminal to make a mistake, for the informer to call, for the trap to close. It's a quiet, coiled intensity that makes every episode feel tense, even when nothing is exploding. Inspector Avinash — A Gritty, Flawed, and Surprisingly
Let's be honest: The supporting cast (except Urvashi Rautela as a surprisingly effective officer) is wooden. The background score is overbearing — expect loud dhak-dhak during every chase. And the show romanticizes police brutality in ways that might make you uncomfortable (episode 3's interrogation scene is brutal). Randeep Hooda plays the real-life IPS officer Avinash Mishra