Netflix has delivered some gripping crime shows that became popular for their mysteries, unpredictable characters and shocking twists. From Indian favourites like Kohrra and Delhi Crime to international thrillers like BEEF and I Will Find You, these are some of the best crime shows on Netflix to add to your watchlist.
15 Best Crime Shows on Netflix
1. Kohrra (2 Seasons)
Season 1 begins with the murder of an NRI groom in Punjab, pulling police officers Balbir and Garundi into a case filled with family secrets, broken relationships and hidden motives. Season 2 takes Garundi to Dalerpura, where he works under his new boss Dhanwant Kaur to investigate the murder of a woman found in her brother’s barn. Both seasons use their murder mysteries to explore the complicated personal lives of the officers and suspects caught inside them.
2. BEEF (2 Seasons)
The first season begins with a road-rage incident between struggling contractor Danny Cho and successful businesswoman Amy Lau, whose anger quickly grows into an increasingly destructive feud. Season 2 tells a new story involving young couple Ashley and Austin, who witness a disturbing fight between their boss Josh and his wife Lindsay at an exclusive country club and use what they know to their advantage. Across both stories, small moments of anger grow into manipulation, revenge and dangerous decisions with consequences no one can control.
3. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2 Seasons)
Vikrant’s ordinary life falls apart when Purva, the powerful daughter of a politician, becomes obsessed with making him hers even though his heart belongs to Shikha. Season 1 follows his increasingly desperate attempts to escape Purva’s control, ending with a kidnapping that destroys his carefully made plans. Season 2 raises the danger as Vikrant tries to survive Purva, protect Shikha and deal with the arrival of Guru, whose connection to Purva creates another unpredictable problem.
4. His & Hers
Reporter Anna Andrews returns to her hometown after learning about a murder that could revive her struggling career. The lead detective on the case is her estranged husband Jack Harper, and their complicated history soon makes both of them suspicious of what the other may be hiding. With different versions of the same events and secrets from the past slowly coming out, the investigation becomes as personal as it is dangerous.
5. Delhi Crime (3 Seasons)
Delhi Crime follows senior police officer Vartika Chaturvedi and her team as they investigate difficult crimes while dealing with intense public and professional pressure. Season 1 follows the investigation into a brutal attack in Delhi, while Season 2 centres on violent killings targeting senior citizens. Season 3 takes Vartika beyond Delhi as her team uncovers a large human-trafficking network controlled by the mysterious and powerful Badi Didi.
6. Sacred Games (2 Seasons)
Mumbai police officer Sartaj Singh receives a mysterious call from gangster Ganesh Gaitonde, who warns him that the city is heading towards disaster. Season 1 moves between Sartaj’s investigation and Gaitonde’s violent rise through Mumbai’s criminal world, slowly revealing how their stories are connected. Season 2 takes Sartaj deeper into the conspiracy as he races to understand Guruji’s plans and stop a threat that could destroy Mumbai.
7. Mandala Murders
A series of strange ritualistic murders brings detective Rea Thomas and former police officer Vikram Singh together in the mysterious town of Charandaspur. Strange symbols at the crime scenes lead them towards an old secret society, disturbing rituals and events connected to their own pasts. As the murders continue, the investigation becomes a dark puzzle mixing crime, mythology, science and long-buried secrets.
8. Shaque: Trust No One (Netflix | September 24)
A mother has spent nine years searching for the daughter who was taken from a hospital soon after birth. When new photographs appear to show the missing child, the case is reopened and long-buried doubts return. As she looks for the truth, even the people closest to her begin to feel impossible to trust.
9. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web
Customs officer Arjun Meena returns from suspension to lead a special team fighting organised smuggling through Mumbai’s international airport. What begins with individual seizures soon exposes a far bigger criminal network controlled by the powerful Bada Choudhary syndicate. Created by Neeraj Pandey and starring Emraan Hashmi, the series turns airport customs work into a tense battle of surveillance, intelligence and criminals constantly searching for new ways to beat the system.
10. Dabba Cartel
A group of women running an ordinary tiffin business gets pulled into the dangerous world of illegal drugs after problems surrounding pharmaceutical company VivaLife begin coming to light. What starts as an unexpected opportunity slowly grows into a criminal operation that puts their families, friendships and lives at risk. Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan and Shalini Pandey lead this unusual crime drama about ordinary women entering a world they may not be able to escape.
11. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter
Upright police officer Amit Lodha finds himself chasing Chandan Mahto, a feared criminal whose growing power has created terror across Bihar. Their battle becomes much bigger than a normal police investigation as political pressure, corruption and violence begin affecting every move. Karan Tacker and Avinash Tiwary lead this gritty cop-versus-criminal story inspired by events described in Amit Lodha’s book.
12. Black Warrant
Young jailer Sunil Gupta begins working inside Delhi’s Tihar Jail expecting to simply do his job, but quickly discovers a system shaped by corruption, violence and powerful inmates. As he learns how the prison really works, maintaining his honesty becomes increasingly difficult. Inspired by the book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, the series offers a dark look at crime, punishment and survival behind prison walls.
13. Rana Naidu (2 Seasons)
Rana Naidu makes a living fixing scandals and dangerous problems for Mumbai’s rich and famous, but his toughest problem arrives when his troubled father Naga is released from prison. Season 1 explores their bitter relationship while secrets from the family’s past threaten Rana’s marriage and children. Season 2 brings even bigger trouble as Rana plans one final job for his family’s future but gets pulled into another violent conflict involving his father, old enemies and a dangerous figure from his past.
14. Glory
Two estranged brothers return to the boxing town of Shaktigarh after a brutal crime shakes their family and destroys a promising sporting dream. Their search for answers forces them to work together while also confronting their difficult relationship with their father, a respected boxing coach. Starring Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat and Suvinder Vicky, the series mixes a murder mystery with boxing, revenge, family conflict and buried secrets.
15. I Will Find You
David Burroughs is serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing his young son, even though he insists he is innocent. Years later, new evidence suggests that his son may actually be alive, giving David a reason to risk everything and search for the truth. Based on Harlan Coben’s novel, the mystery follows David as he escapes prison and enters a dangerous hunt to discover who destroyed his family and why.
Bonus Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega (2 Seasons)
Season 1 follows cousins Sunny and Rocky and a group of young scammers running successful phishing operations from the small town of Jamtara until local politician Brajesh wants a share of their business and the police begin closing in. Season 2 expands the world with new scams, bigger tricks and fresh players while Gudiya takes on Brajesh and old rivalries become even more dangerous. Across both seasons, the show turns phone scams into a tense crime story about money, ambition, politics and how quickly ordinary people can become trapped in a criminal system.
From serial murders and police investigations to cybercrime, smuggling and dangerous family feuds, these crime shows on Netflix deliver plenty of suspense for anyone looking for their next binge.