New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- With the likes ofSquid Game, The BoysandEmily in Parisbreaking out on streaming platforms with impressive viewership in India, entertainment industry experts say international content is firmly poised for niche but solid appeal among high-end local audiences.

The viewership may not be comparable to top Indian web shows, but the user base is loyal and discerning with high paying propensity. The second season ofSquid Gamewas the most-watched international series in India last year, with a viewership of 19.6 million, followed by the fourth season ofThe Boysat 10.5 million, according to media consulting firm Ormax's report. In comparison, the most watched Hindi language web series was the third season ofMirzapur, with a ...