January has been packed with edge-of-the-seat suspense thrillers that dive into crime, mysteries, conspiracies, and emotional battles. From intense investigations and hostage crises to dark secrets and psychological mind games, these titles promise gripping stories that are hard to pause.
15 Best Suspense Thrillers Of January (Movies & Shows)
1. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
Superintendent Arjun Meena leads a special airport customs unit fighting ruthless international smuggling syndicates. As operations grow riskier, unseen enemies close in and loyalties are tested. A tense, high-pressure crime thriller that never lets up.
2. Tere Ishk Mein (Netflix)
Anand L. Rai and Dhanush reunite for an intense romance that explores love across different stages of life, from college and separation to illness and war. Emotional and deeply moving, the story blends passion with heartbreak.
3. Devkhel (ZEE5)
In a coastal village, mysterious deaths occur every year during Holi and are blamed on divine punishment. A determined inspector rejects superstition and hunts for the human truth. A chilling Marathi psychological thriller.
4. His & Hers (Netflix)
A journalist returns to her hometown to investigate a murder and clashes with a detective who doubts her version of events. With two conflicting stories, the truth becomes dangerously blurred. A tense mystery where someone is lying.
5. Cheekatilo (Prime Video)
A true-crime podcaster begins digging into her close friend’s mysterious death. Each new clue exposes buried trauma and disturbing secrets. A bold psychological thriller that grows darker with every step.
6. Bank of Bhagyalakshmi (ZEE5)
During a tense rural election, a gang attempts to rob a cooperative bank expecting crores but finds only ₹66,999. Trapped inside, the failed heist turns into an accidental hostage crisis. A sharp crime thriller with dark twists.
7. Hijack – Season 2 (Apple TV+)
Sam Nelson is forced into another deadly negotiation during a hostage crisis inside a Berlin subway train. With innocent lives at stake, every decision could turn fatal. A tightly wound season filled with nonstop tension.
8. Eko (Netflix)
A simple missing-person case turns into a haunting mystery when Kuriachan disappears. His wife and caretaker uncover secrets tied to rare Malaysian dogs and unexpected Navy connections. A slow-burn Malayalam suspense drama.
9. Run Away (Netflix)
A father’s desperate search for his missing daughter pulls him into a dark and dangerous world of shocking secrets. Based on Harlan Coben’s novel, this series is emotional, tense, and gripping.
10. Fallout – Season 2 (Prime Video)
Survivors in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles face bigger dangers as nuclear fallout, mutants, and ruthless bandits threaten their fragile lives. Season 2 raises the stakes with darker turns and deeper character arcs.
11. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Netflix)
Elizabeth Smart revisits her 2002 abduction and nine-month captivity, reclaiming her voice through rare footage and personal interviews. A deeply emotional and brave documentary.
12. The Night Manager – Season 2 (Prime Video)
Jonathan Pine returns as an MI6 officer facing dangerous arms dealers and violent rebel groups. His missions grow riskier as he is pulled into deadly international operations. A high-stakes espionage thriller.
13. Steal (Prime Video)
A pension fund employee is forced to help armed criminals steal billions belonging to ordinary people. As a troubled detective investigates, darker conspiracies begin to surface. A gritty heist thriller.
14. Mark (JioHotstar)
A suspended cop is pulled into a massive child kidnapping case unfolding over 24 tense hours. As political pressure and emotions explode, every decision carries deadly consequences.
15. Sirai (ZEE5)
A routine prisoner transfer turns into a powerful reflection on justice and humanity. This quiet and intense Tamil crime-court drama is thought-provoking and gripping.
So, which ones have you watched already!
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