Sometimes we press play without expecting much-and end up discovering absolute gems. These Indian suspense shows slowly build tension, surprise us with strong storytelling, and keep us hooked till the end. From crime investigations to psychological thrillers, each of these turned out far better than we imagined.
12 Best Underrated Indian Suspense Shows
1. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After their strict royal father’s death, three siblings are pulled into a ruthless battle for power inside their palace. Hidden scandals and long-buried secrets turn family bonds into dangerous rivalries. What starts as royal drama soon becomes a slow-burning thriller filled with ambition and betrayal.
2. Delhi Crime – Season 1 (Netflix)
Inspired by the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, this hard-hitting season follows DCP Vartika as she leads a tense investigation under public pressure. The show highlights systemic failures while focusing on the human side of law enforcement. Its raw intensity and emotional depth make it far more powerful than a regular police drama.
3. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (Netflix)
What looks like a quirky love story quickly turns into a dark thriller about obsession and power. A simple man finds himself trapped between a woman’s dangerous fixation and her politically powerful family. With suspense and dark humor, this show keeps surprising you at every turn.
4. Search: The Naina Murder Case (JioHotstar)
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5. Kohrra (Netflix)
Set in rural Punjab, this haunting thriller investigates a murder during a wedding week. As the case unfolds, it explores grief, masculinity, and family secrets in a deeply emotional way. Slow yet gripping, Kohrra proves that suspense can also be poetic.
6. Breathe (Prime Video)
A desperate father crosses every moral line when he learns his son needs a lung transplant. As he targets potential donors, a sharp cop begins chasing him in a tense cat-and-mouse game. Emotional and intense, this thriller questions how far a parent can go for love.
7. Asur (JioHotstar)
This gripping series blends crime with Indian mythology as a former forensic expert hunts a serial killer who believes he is a reborn demon. Ancient symbolism and twisted psychology make the investigation complex and chilling. Asur keeps you thinking about the thin line between good and evil.
8. Aranyak (Netflix)
Set in the misty Himalayas, this thriller mixes folklore with a murder investigation full of unexpected twists. What begins as a simple case slowly uncovers deeper secrets tied to local myths. The eerie setting and layered storytelling make it far more than a typical whodunit.
9. Criminal Justice – Season 1 (JioHotstar)
A young man’s life turns upside down when he is wrongly accused of murder after a one-night stand. As he struggles inside a flawed legal system, a sharp lawyer fights to uncover the truth. This courtroom drama keeps you hooked with emotional moments and gripping twists.
10. Daldal
DCP Rita Ferreira, a strong yet emotionally layered officer, takes on disturbing cases that slowly begin affecting her personal life. As hidden truths come out, the line between her duty and emotional survival starts to blur. This gritty psychological crime thriller shows the heavy price one pays while fighting crime.
11. Suzhal: The Vortex – Season 1 (Prime Video)
Set in a small Tamil town, Season 1 begins with a girl’s disappearance during a festival. As the search continues, secrets linked to faith, greed, and hidden tensions come to light. Suzhal mixes myth, mystery, and crime into a powerful and gripping thriller.
12. She (Netflix)
This slow-burn thriller follows a shy Mumbai constable who goes undercover and slowly discovers her inner strength. As the mission deepens, so does her personal transformation. Layered writing and emotional depth make She unexpectedly powerful and engaging.
So, which ones have you watched already!