2025 has been a thrilling year for web series, delivering gripping stories packed with crime, suspense, and unexpected twists. From gritty investigations in the underbelly of politics and crime to high-stakes family feuds, these shows kept audiences glued to their screens. Whether it’s the dark streets of Delhi, royal secrets, or mysterious small-town murders, every series on this list offers edge-of-the-seat drama and unforgettable performances. If you love intense storytelling that keeps you guessing till the very end, here are 10 thrillers you can’t afford to miss this year!
1. Paatal Lok Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary returns to face an even darker world of crime and politics. This season takes him to the North-East, where a high-profile murder case reveals dangerous secrets, powerful enemies, and moral dilemmas. With its gripping story and intense performances, this season dives deeper into the realities of corruption, violence, and justice.
2. Khauf (Amazon Prime Video)
Madhu shifts to a new hostel hoping for a fresh start, but her room hides a terrifying past. Strange sounds, eerie shadows, and unexplained events slowly reveal a shocking secret. Khauf is a chilling supernatural thriller that keeps you on edge with suspense, fear, and a mystery that unfolds layer by layer.
3. Black Warrant (Netflix)
Set inside Tihar Jail, this hard-hitting series follows a new jailor who tries to bring reform and discipline to one of India’s toughest prisons. Facing corrupt systems, ruthless criminals, and hidden dangers, he struggles to stay true to his duty. Inspired by real events, it’s a gritty look at crime and survival behind bars.
4. Dabba Cartel (Netflix)
In 1960s Mumbai, five ordinary housewives secretly run a powerful drug network under the cover of a simple lunchbox delivery service. As their operation grows, betrayal, danger, and moral conflicts threaten their lives. With strong emotions and unexpected twists, this unique crime drama shows how ordinary women become extraordinary survivors.
5. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After their royal father’s sudden death, three siblings enter a brutal fight for the throne. Secrets, lies, and betrayals turn the palace into a battlefield of power and emotions. Kull is a gripping family drama filled with royal politics, hidden truths, and the heavy price of ambition.
6. Black White & Gray: Love Kills (Sony LIV)
This true-crime inspired thriller follows journalist Daniel Gary, who becomes obsessed with a series of murders linked to twisted love stories. As he dives deeper, his own life spins out of control. The show blends shocking crimes, emotional drama, and psychological suspense that keeps you hooked till the end.
7. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (JioHotstar)
When Raj Nagpal is caught with a dead nurse during his daughter’s birthday party, the case becomes a shocking courtroom drama. Lawyer Madhav Mishra uncovers hidden family secrets and dark truths as the trial unfolds. With emotional depth and sharp twists, this season explores justice, truth, and family ties.
8. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix)
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is a 2025 Indian crime-action thriller series set in early 2000s Kolkata. When a respected officer is killed, upright IPS Arjun Maitra is assigned to investigate. He battles powerful gang lords-especially the feared don Bagha-and corrupt politicians, uncovering a deep nexus of crime and politics. With a gritty style, strong performances by Jeet, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, and more, the series explores moral dilemmas as the cop confronts ruthless enemies while trying to restore justice in a broken system.
9. Suzhal: The Vortex – Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
During a small-town festival in Tamil Nadu, a girl’s disappearance exposes shocking secrets and hidden rivalries. Ancient rituals and modern chaos collide as the investigation unfolds. Suzhal Season 2 blends mystery, mythology, and emotional drama in a slow-burn thriller with an explosive climax.
10. Kanneda (JioHotstar)
Set in 1990s Toronto, Kanneda follows a young Punjabi singer who dreams of fame but finds himself trapped in a dark world of secrets and danger. As his popularity rises, so do the threats that could destroy everything he loves. It’s a thrilling mix of music, migration, and suspense.
So, which one if your favourite?