Streaming platform Netflix has renewed the romantic thriller series ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’, the streamer has announced.

The show, starring Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, and Anchal Singh, premiered on the streaming giant on January 14.

Directed by Sidharth Sengupta, the eight-episode series draws its title from the famous Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol song from the hit 1993 film ‘Baazigar’.

Set in the fictional north Indian town of Onkara, the story of ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ follows a romantic simpleton, Vikrant, played by Bhasin. He is an object of desire for Purva (Singh), who will go to any lengths to get him.

The series shows the mild-mannered Vikrant developing a new side to him. In order to escape Purva’s clutches and reclaim his life with his true love, Shikha (Sharma), he goes down a dark path only to regret it later in this pulpy thriller.

According to the streamer, S1 ranked #6 in the global Top 10 for TV and has been on the Top 10 row in 11 countries, including Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, and consistently featured on the Top 10 list in India.

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, had earlier said they were delighted by the love that has been pouring in for ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’.

“The twisted tale has been appreciated by both critics and viewers alike, for its bold theme of subverting the gender dynamics, power play in a relationship and the sharp and refreshing performances of Anchal, Tahir and the effortless Saurabh Shukla who have packed in more than a punch. For everyone who asked, what happens next, we are excited to announce the second season of the genre-bending series with newer plot twists and surprises galore,” Tanya said.