The series dives into Tihar Jail’s dark world, following jailer Sunil Gupta’s gripping story.
Delhi: The new Netflix series Black Warrant takes you right into Tihar Jail, one of India’s biggest prisons. It follows Sunil Gupta, a new jailer, as he navigates the dangers and dramas of prison life.
This show is based on Gupta’s memoir, Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer. He shares his experiences, including the chilling “black warrants,” which give jailers the power to execute convicted criminals.
To help you get ready to watch, here’s a quick cast guide for Black Warrant and some of their previous work:
Zahan Kapoor plays Sunil Gupta, the lead. He made his debut in the action thriller Faraaz, also on Netflix.
Rahul Bhat takes on the role of DSP Rajesh Tomar, a senior jailer. He was chosen after impressing showrunners with his performance in the Cannes film Kennedy.
Paramvir Singh Cheema is known for his work in the Hindi musical thriller series Chamak and the streaming show Tabbar.
Anurag Thakur is recognized for his role in the popular Indian thriller Mirzapur.
All four actors bring their A-game to this gripping series. If you love crime dramas, you’re in luck! All seven episodes are available to binge-watch now. Decider’s review gives Black Warrant a thumbs up, so make sure to add it to your watchlist!
