Inspector Avinash Episodes May 2026

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.

★★★½ (3.5/5) — Watch it for Randeep Hooda’s eyes, stay for the nostalgic case-of-the-week rush.

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). inspector avinash episodes

With chai and a willingness to forgive the over-the-top background music.

What makes it interesting: . Episode 4, where he lets a small-time thief go to catch a bigger fish, is a masterclass in pragmatic policing — no gunfights, just patience and manipulation. Most Indian police web series aim for either

Inspector Avinash — A Gritty, Flawed, and Surprisingly Addictive Cop Drama That Wears Its '90s Heart on Its Sleeve

The show is structured around the infamous "Gang of Four" dacoits who terrorized Uttar Pradesh in the '90s. But instead of a single, stretched narrative, each episode (or two-episode arc) functions like a mini-movie. One episode tracks a jewelry heist. Another follows a fake currency racket. Another dives into a jailbreak. This old-school "case of the week" format feels refreshingly nostalgic in an era of slow-burn, 10-hour movies disguised as series. ★★★½ (3

Watch Episode 7 closely: Avinash doesn't fire a single bullet. He simply talks a gang leader into surrendering by citing his mother's court case. That's not typical heroism — it's psychological warfare.