Thanks to streaming platforms, there are multiple ways of consuming content. If you are looking for stories that don't necessarily need continuity, it's best to go for an anthology focussing on one theme or genre.
For storytellers, the anthology genre provides a free hand to explore multiple ways to present a tale. There are several Indian as well as international projects that have excelled at creating compelling anthology movies as well as shows.
In Netflix's roster, this Hindi anthology film series has two parts, and both consist of some fantastic storytelling. Both Lust Stories and Lust Stories 2, revolve around the themes of modern relationships, sexual hiccups and more. They consist of four films in each part.
One of Netflix's most successful sci-fi anthology series, it explores the dark and disturbing consequences of technology and corporate greed. It serves as a cautionary tale with each episode that tackles new angles and aspects of the topic.
This animated anthology series is unique in every sense. It has a variety of genres, including fantasy, horror, and comedy. The series created by Tim Miller and David Fincher is full of surprises with its tone and also varies in runtime depending on the story.
The Indian anthology horror film brings filmmakers together to present four spine-chilling stories. Each segment promises to leave you terrified. The cast also includes some big names such as Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and more.
For crime genre fans, this anthology series is a great pick as it follows Detective Ambrose on various murder cases as he tries to decipher the killer's motives. The psychological thriller aspect of the series makes for an engaging watch with each new episode.
This Indian anthology series comprises four short stories from celebrated auteur and writer Satyajit Ray. The genres of the stories are varied, including psychological thrillers, satire and more. The series promises compelling stories in four episodes with brilliant performances from Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal and more.
This romantic anthology consists of three stories by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, Abhishek Chaubey and Saket Chaudhary. It beautifully tackles the themes of discovering connections and companionship in bustling cities. The simplistic storytelling works best for these heartfelt tales of love and loss.
Another Hindi anthology film worth a watch on Netflix is this one with four short stories capturing human emotions of love, jealousy, revenge and more. Filmmakers Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan and Kayoze Irani present some unforgettable, must-watch stories in this film.