Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web is a 2026 Hindi-language crime thriller web series created by Neeraj Pandey for Netflix. Unlike a traditional movie, this seven-episode series delves into the intricate world of smuggling networks and law enforcement in India.
Plot Summary:
Set primarily at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the series follows customs officers as they tackle a sophisticated international smuggling syndicate.
Superintendent Arjun Meena (Emraan Hashmi) leads a team of formerly suspended officers who are tasked with uncovering hidden gold, luxury goods, drugs, and forged shipments. Rather than relying on high-octane action, the team uses surveillance, intelligence, and strategic planning to dismantle the syndicate.
Main Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Zoya Afroz, Nandish Sandhu, Anurag Sinha.
The series emphasizes procedural storytelling, highlighting inspections, intelligence work over blockbuster-style action sequences. It offers a methodical look at law enforcement operations, showcasing the mental and strategic aspects of fighting crime.
Positive reviews highlight the unique premise and solid performances, particularly Hashmi’s controlled portrayal. Critics and viewers note that pacing and plot twists occasionally falter, leaving some wanting more suspenseful momentum.
