What To Know
- Viewers in Dubai and across the UAE can watch the series on Netflix Middle East, with all episodes available to stream on the same day as its global release.
- The Smuggler’s Web is expected to be a strong draw for crime thriller fans in India and the UAE alike.
- As the investigation deepens, the narrative unfolds as a tense cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement agencies and ruthless crime bosses, blending procedural realism with gripping drama.
Netflix is all set to premiere its latest Hindi crime thriller series, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, starring Emraan Hashmi in a powerful lead role. Created by acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, the series promises an intense exploration of organised smuggling, customs enforcement, and high-risk investigations.
Release date and where to watch
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web will stream exclusively on Netflix from January 14, 2026. Viewers in Dubai and across the UAE can watch the series on Netflix Middle East, with all episodes available to stream on the same day as its global release.
Plot overview
The series centres on Superintendent Arjun Meena (Emraan Hashmi), a calm, sharp-minded customs officer posted at Mumbai International Airport. Leading a specialised task force, Meena is tasked with dismantling a powerful international smuggling syndicate that operates through busy airport terminals and global trade routes.
The story delves into the hidden networks behind contraband trafficking, exposing how luxury goods and illegal merchandise move across borders. As the investigation deepens, the narrative unfolds as a tense cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement agencies and ruthless crime bosses, blending procedural realism with gripping drama.
Cast and characters
In addition to Emraan Hashmi, the series features a strong ensemble cast. Sharad Kelkar plays the menacing crime lord Bada Chaudhary, while key supporting roles are portrayed by Amruta Khanvilkar, Zoya Afroz, Anurag Sinha, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anuja Sathe, Freddy Daruwala, Jameel Khan, Hemant Kher, and Veerendra Saxena.
Creative team
Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web is produced by Friday Storytellers for Netflix. Direction duties are shared by Neeraj Pandey, Raghav M. Jairath, and B.A. Fida, continuing Pandey’s signature style of grounded, realistic storytelling.
With its compelling cast, authentic setting, and high-stakes narrative, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web is expected to be a strong draw for crime thriller fans in India and the UAE alike.
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