The year is 1899. A steamship called the Kerberos is crossing the Atlantic from London to New York. On board are European immigrants from different countries—Germans, French, Spanish, Polish, Danish, and more. The series follows Maura Franklin (a British woman played by Emily Beecham) as the ship encounters a mysterious vessel, the Prometheus, which had gone missing months earlier. Soon, reality begins to crack, and nothing—not even time or space—is what it seems.
There are two specific reasons why 1899 might not have received a Hindi dub or sub, despite Netflix India heavily investing in Hindi originals (like Class or Kaala Paani).
Yes, but with a catch.
When the show originally premiered on Netflix in November 2022, it was released globally with subtitles in various languages. However, Netflix eventually rolled out Hindi dubbing for the series to cater to the massive Indian audience.
While the original audio track retains the authentic mix of languages (which adds to the immersion), the Hindi dubbed version allows viewers to follow the complex plot without constantly reading subtitles. If you prefer watching dubbed content, you can switch the audio track to Hindi on Netflix.
Note: In December 2022, despite being a massive hit, Netflix surprisingly canceled the show after one season. While the creators have expressed interest in finding a new home for Season 2, the show currently stands as a self-contained (albeit cliffhanger-heavy) season.
Because the show was cancelled and flew under the radar for mainstream Indian audiences in 2022, many are discovering it now in 2024/2025. For a latecomer, 1899 feels like a "new web series" even though it released two years ago.