Amidst a sea of serious, heavy, and often intense Indian streaming shows, Call Me Bae bursts out of the screen with its unapologetic banter, daring fashion, and a coming-of-age story that hits all the right notes for GenZ, balancing friendship, love, and the chaos of growing up. Ananya Panday makes her OTT debut as Bae, a rich heiress who loses all her fortune after a fallout with her billionaire husband, and embarks on a journey of self discovery. If there's one thing to blame, it's how easily you can binge the whole show in just one sitting! So if you’re already done watching Call Me Bae and are looking for what to watch next, here are seven other fun and lighthearted shows you might like:
Girlboss (2017)
Based on Sophia Amoruso’s autobiography #Girlboss, the series tells the story of how the young founder started Nasty Gal from the ground up, building it into one of the biggest fashion brands. Girlboss is unapologetically funny with its zippy dialogues, a sharp witted female lead, and a 90s aesthetic that adds a very cool nostalgic vibe to the whole show. Just like Call Me Bae, Girlboss centers around a witty, fun, but slightly messy female lead who’s equal parts workaholic and relatable.However, while Call Me Bae is more coming-of-age and lighthearted, Girlboss leans into a darker, more rebellious narrative inspired by real-life events in a Call Me Bae meets Fleabag kind of way. If you enjoy fast-paced, witty, and slightly edgy shows about independent women navigating their career, relationships, and the chaos of figuring life out, you should check out Girlboss. With only 13 episodes, each around 25 to 30 minutes, it’s a quick, low-commitment binge.
Ugly Betty (2006)
The banter between Vir Das and Ananya Panday’s characters is a big part of what makes Call Me Bae such an entertaining show. If you enjoyed watching the power dynamics between a spiteful boss and a courageous underdog you can’t help but root for, you’ll love Ugly Betty. Just like Bae’s boss, Betty’s main nemesis, Wilhelmina Slater is an iconic villainous boss, constantly scheming to take over the company and to make Betty’s life miserable.A classic in the world of workplace dramedies, Ugly Betty broke new ground for women on television. Betty is awkward, brilliant, and painfully chaotic, the complete opposite of the flirty, fast-talking, self-absorbed former heiress Bae. Where Call Me Bae captures the fast-paced, hyper-connected GenZ office dynamics of 2024, Ugly Betty revels in the early 2000s office absurdities, long form character arcs, and quirky over-the-top style of that era. That said, both shows thrive on sharp humour, sentimental protagonists, and memorable villains. If you enjoy shows with smart, character-driven comedies with strong female leads, Ugly Betty is a perfect fit.
Four More Shots Please (2019)
Call Me Bae may have brought the #behencode into the spotlight, but Amazon Prime Video first embraced the sister code with Four More Shots Please. Equal parts glossy escapism and heartfelt drama, this series follows a close-knit group of four women from different walks of life, each grappling with the pressures and expectations of modern womanhood in Mumbai. Think of it as a more emotionally heavy, Indianised version of Sex and the City. While Call Me Bae is more relatable for GenZ viewers, Four More Shots Please is a lot more fit for millennials with older protagonists, richer, bigger emotional arcs, complicated friendships, and the occasional heartbreaks. The bigger emotional arcs do make this show a lot more heavy-handed than Call Me Bae, which might not work for you if you’re after something with the same light and breezy energy as Call Me Bae.
Masaba Masaba (2020)
On the surface, Call Me Bae may seem like a frivolous show about a rich socialite, but it surprises viewers by tackling serious themes like the struggles of working women in India and patriarchal norms. It’s full of humour and life lessons, holding up a mirror to societal issues. If you want another show that keeps it real while staying fun, check out Masaba Masaba, a semi-autobiographical series about designer Masaba Gupta navigating high fashion and her love life as a thirty-something single woman in India. It’s equally stylish, self-aware, and refreshingly candid about the pressures of success. Plus the razor sharp banter between Masaba Gupta and her real-life mum Neena Gupta, adds a lot of humour, warmth, and authenticity to the show. If Call Me Bae is a playful, coming-of-age romp, think of Masaba Masaba as its older, wiser, and somewhat more unhinged sister, making it a solid pick for slightly older viewers who enjoyed the weightiness of Four More Shots Please.
Schitt’s Creek (2015)
There’s something undeniably entertaining about watching someone ultra-rich lose their fortune and face the everyday struggles of the masses. If you enjoyed watching Bae transition from dining on gourmet meals to scrambling for survival, you’ll love Schitt’s Creek, where a whole family of former billionaires goes through the same humbling, hilarious journey of being broke as they struggle to settle into a rundown motel in a town they once bought as a joke. Unlike Call Me Bae, Schitt’s Creek is a sitcom, offering the familiarity of bite-sized episodes, running gags, and warm, character-driven humour similar to Ugly Betty. Plus, with over 80 episodes spread across six seasons, you’ll have plenty to binge before you’re back to scrambling for your next watch. While it lacks the fast city-life energy of Call Me Bae, at their core both shows share the same airy, comfort-watch vibe, making Schitt’s Creek the perfect companion for mealtimes, winding down after a busy day, or whenever you need a dose of comic relief.
2 Broke Girls (2011)
Despite losing all her money, Bae has a contagious level of optimism and determination to land on her own feet, which makes her an incredibly likable character. Caroline Channing from 2 Broke Girls shares many of these same traits, making 2 Broke Girls a great next watch for anyone who loved Call Me Bae. Max and Caroline’s witty banter and their yin-and-yang dynamic is much like the contrasting friendship that Saira and Bae share in Call Me Bae.2 Broke Girls trades the high-fashion and fast-paced journalistic world of Call Me Bae for a more grungier New York diner setting; however, it retains the same mix of sharp humour, hustle, and heart. Think a big city version of Schitt's Creek. If you enjoy female-centric comedy shows like Broad City or Mom, you’ll feel right at home with 2 Broke Girls.
Emily In Paris (2020)
The one show that’s been mentioned the most alongside Call Me Bae is Emily in Paris, with critics and fans drawing endless parallels between the two leading ladies with their love for high-fashion, unapologetic tenacity at work, and flair for getting themselves caught in tricky love triangles. Trading Mumbai’s roadside vada pavs for Paris’s Michelin star-worthy croissants, Emily in Paris is just the glamorous, globe-trotting sister of Call Me Bae. The series follows Emily, a young marketing professional who leaves her home in America behind to pursue a career in the competitive world of marketing. Emily in Paris might not have the same relatability and cultural specificity that shows like Masaba Masaba and Call Me Bae offer Indian viewers, but it more than makes up for it with its glossy, postcard-perfect romance, and a heavy dose of escapism which make it a perfect pick for when you’re in the mood to turn your brain off and watch something a little more low-stakes and feel-good.
