# Sacred Games (2018–2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/sacred-games/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Vikramaditya Motwane & Anurag Kashyap |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 2 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | India |

## Quick answer

Sacred Games (2018–2019) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Vikramaditya Motwane & Anurag Kashyap, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.5/10), TMDB fan (88%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 88%.

## Celluloid verdict

A bold, cinematic crime epic that announced Indian streaming's arrival — grimy, ambitious and powered by a titanic Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

## Synopsis

A troubled Mumbai police officer receives a cryptic call from a legendary gangster warning of a catastrophe just days away — a sprawling, profane crime epic braiding a decades-spanning underworld saga with a race against time.

## Cast

Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Radhika Apte

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Sacred Games worth watching?**
Yes — Sacred Games earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.5/10, TMDB fan 88%. Audience snapshot is separate (88%). A bold, cinematic crime epic that announced Indian streaming's arrival — grimy, ambitious and powered by a titanic Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

**Why is Sacred Games so highly rated?**
Sacred Games scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 88/100, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 88%. A bold, cinematic crime epic that announced Indian streaming's arrival — grimy, ambitious and powered by a titanic Nawazuddin Siddiqui. See the full breakdown on the Sacred Games series page.

**Is Sacred Games on Prime Video?**
No — Sacred Games is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Sacred Games on Netflix?**
Yes — Sacred Games is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Sacred Games come out?**
Sacred Games first aired in 2018 and ran through 2019 (2018–2019). Created by Vikramaditya Motwane & Anurag Kashyap; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Sacred Games are there?**
Sacred Games has 2 seasons across 16 episodes (2018–2019). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Sacred Games?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Sacred Games’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Sacred Games?**
Sacred Games streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Sacred Games?**
Sacred Games stars Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Radhika Apte. Created by Vikramaditya Motwane & Anurag Kashyap.

**How many episodes are in Sacred Games?**
Sacred Games has 16 episodes across 2 seasons (2018–2019).

**What is Sacred Games about?**
A troubled Mumbai police officer receives a cryptic call from a legendary gangster warning of a catastrophe just days away — a sprawling, profane crime epic braiding a decades-spanning underworld saga with a race against time.

**Who created Sacred Games?**
Sacred Games was created by Vikramaditya Motwane & Anurag Kashyap. It is a crime, drama, thriller series from India, primarily in Hindi.

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