From small-town murders and smuggling networks to political conspiracies and violent battles for power, these OTT crime dramas offer plenty of suspense. Each story takes viewers into a dangerous world where secrets, ambition and personal conflicts make the search for truth even more complicated.
Best Crime Dramas on OTT: 10 Gripping Crime Thrillers for the Weekend
1. Glory – Netflix
Two brothers separated by old conflicts return to the boxing centre created by their respected yet complicated father. A sudden murder shakes the family and forces them to search for answers while trying to protect their sporting dreams. As hidden truths come out, revenge and unresolved anger turn their home and the boxing ring into equally dangerous spaces.
2. Pritam and Pedro – JioHotstar
Pritam becomes determined to find a missing tape recorder that appears ordinary but may hold greater importance than anyone realises. Pedro, frustrated with his transfer to the cyber cell, hopes the case will help him return to active crime-branch work. Their unusual partnership leads them through criminals, misleading clues and secrets hidden behind the stolen object.
3. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web – Netflix
A committed customs officer and his specialised team work to stop illegal goods from passing through a busy international airport. Their biggest challenge is Bada Choudhary, the influential man controlling a large and carefully organised smuggling network. Following suspicious travellers, secret routes and corrupt links, the officers enter a dangerous operation where every discovery creates a new threat.
4. Kohrra (2 Seasons) – Netflix
Across two seasons, police officers in Punjab investigate difficult murder cases while their troubled personal lives affect the way they pursue the truth. The first case begins with a bridegroom found dead before his wedding, exposing painful family secrets and hidden relationships. A new killing drives the second season, once again mixing a complex investigation with grief, emotional damage and personal conflict.
5. Paatal Lok (2 Seasons) – Prime Video
Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary finally gets a major opportunity when four suspects are arrested in an attempted assassination case involving a prominent journalist. His search for the truth pulls him into a cruel system shaped by crime, politics, inequality and powerful people protecting their interests. In the second season, the murder of an important Naga leader takes Hathi Ram and Imran Ansari to North-East India, where political tensions and personal loss make the case even more dangerous.
6. BEEF (2 Seasons) – Netflix
The first season begins with a road-rage argument between two unhappy strangers that grows into an obsession, slowly destroying their careers, families and peace of mind. The second season follows two couples linked to a wealthy country club after one pair witnesses a violent incident involving the other. What follows is a dark game of blackmail, control and buried resentment that threatens every relationship around them.
7. Mirzapur (3 Seasons) – Prime Video
Across three seasons, Guddu and Bablu Pandit are pulled into the criminal empire of Mirzapur ruler Kaleen Bhaiya and his violent son Munna. A series of murders and betrayals turns the city into a battlefield where Guddu, Golu, the Tripathis and several ambitious rivals fight for revenge and control. As the old rulers lose their grip, new alliances and political forces make claiming Mirzapur’s throne more dangerous than ever.
8. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2 Seasons) – Netflix
An ordinary man loses control of his life when the daughter of a powerful politician becomes dangerously obsessed with him. Across two seasons, he struggles to escape a relationship built on fear, manipulation and political influence. His desperate attempts to regain his freedom lead to growing chaos, risky decisions and shocking twists.
9. His & Hers – Netflix
News reporter Anna returns to her hometown after a local woman is found murdered in mysterious circumstances. The case is handled by Jack, the detective from whom Anna is separated, placing the former couple on opposite sides of the same investigation. As each follows different clues, they begin questioning whether the other is hiding a personal connection to the killing.
10. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2 Seasons) – Netflix
An ordinary man loses control of his life when the daughter of a powerful politician becomes dangerously obsessed with him. Across two seasons, he struggles to escape a relationship built on fear, manipulation and political influence. His desperate attempts to regain his freedom lead to growing chaos, risky decisions and shocking twists.
Bonus: Delhi Crime (3 Seasons) – Netflix
Across three seasons, DCP Vartika and her police team investigate disturbing crimes inspired by real incidents. Each case pushes the officers through difficult searches for evidence while exposing the emotional cost of working within an imperfect justice system. The series presents crime investigations with a realistic and deeply human approach.
So, which ones are your favourite!