Black Warrant (2025) is a gripping Hindi prison crime drama on Netflix, inspired by true events and set inside Delhi's notorious Tihar Jail. Starring Zahan Kapoor, Rahul Bhat and Paramvir Cheema, the series follows a young jailer confronting corruption, violence, injustice and prison politics in a powerful story of survival, reform and humanity.
In 1981, Sunil Kumar Gupta joins Tihar Jail as a warden and learns more about its workings from DSP Rajesh Tomar. A surprise inspection leads to chaos.
As a death warrant is issued against prisoners Ranga and Billa, journalist Pratibha Sen seeks to interview them. Sunil makes a statement to the media.
An investigation into a jailbreak holds Mangat responsible. Meanwhile, Sunil learns more about the inmates who call Tihar home.
When an incident sparks a gang war, Tomar urges the Haddis and Tyagis to reconcile. Dahiya harbors a secret that later leads to a brawl with Sunil.
Sunil pushes for legal aid reforms for prisoners, but an irate Tomar decides to punish him, even as both grapple with personal troubles.
The prisoners stage a hunger strike amidst poor living conditions. A high-profile inmate faces execution. Sunil makes a shocking discovery.
As nationwide riots break out, the prison falls into disarray and Tomar's leadership is questioned. Sobhraj asks Sunil for a favor.
