From Mirzapur to Farzi, we have compiled a list of the best Hindi crime thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video.
A crime-thriller is a subgenre where the elements of crime and mystery are seamlessly combined. According to Wikipedia, a crime-thriller is defined as “A thriller in which the central characters are involved in crime, either in its investigation, as the perpetrator or, less commonly, a victim. The emphasis in this genre is the drama and the investigative/criminal methods.”
It is the most successful genre in the Indian digital streaming space. Crime thrillers keep the viewers at the edge of their seats and thus, make for an exciting experience. So today we will list out the best Hindi crime thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video that will keep you hooked.
The Family Man
The show chronicles the life of a secret agent, Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Baypaee), who juggles the secrecy of his work and family life. It has a healthy dose of black comedy which surely lightens up the proceedings. The show is a must-watch for its stellar performances, intelligent writing, and thrilling content. Two seasons of this incredible thrilling series are available for streaming.
Director: Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Gul Panag.
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Breathe and Breathe: Into The Shadows
How far can a father go in order to save his son’s life? The show tries to answer this question in a thoroughly engaging manner. It is a generic cat-and-mouse chase between the protagonist and antagonist which works due to its treatment. The show is definitely worth a watch for the impressive performances by the cast and its fast-paced storyline. Breathe: Into The Shadows has two seasons on Prime Video. Breathe and its processor has a completely different cast and storylines.
Director: Mayank Sharma
Breathe Cast: Madhavan, Amit Sadh, Sapna Pabbi, Atharva Vishwakarma.
Breathe: Into The Shadows Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh, Nithya Menen, Saiyami Kher
Breathe IMDb Rating: 8.3
Breathe: Into The Shadows IMDb Rating: 7.6
Paatal Lok
The show chronicles the journey of a struggling cop, Haathi Ram, who is assigned a case that involves the attempted murder of a high-profile journalist. Through his police procedural, he sheds light on India’s deep-rooted socio-political problems. The show is thoroughly engaging and keeps the viewer hooked.
Director: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Cast: Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Banerjee, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee.
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Mirzapur
The show is a realistic portrayal of the putrescence, lawlessness, crime, and rivalry between mafia dons which takes place in the Hindi heartland of the country. The first two seasons were equally loved by the audience as they wait for Mirzapur Season 3. Mirzapur is among the best shows of the Indian OTT space.
Director: Karan Anshuman and Gurmeet Singh
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Swetha Tripathi, Rasika Dugal.
IMDb Rating: 8.5
Inside Edge
Inside Edge is one of the few crime-thrillers, where there isn’t much gore. The show portrays the corruption, scandals, and politics in the cricketing world, where deceit is necessary for survival. The show is smartly written and adds the element of cricket to an engaging thriller. There are a total of three seasons.
Director: Karan Anshuman
Cast: Tanuj Virwani, Angad Bedi, Richa Chaddha, Vivek Oberoi.
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Dahaad
Set in a small village in Rajasthan, Dahaad is a crime thriller that tells the story of a police officer (Sonakshi Sinha) who is appointed in the case of women committing suicide in public bathrooms. The story takes an unexpected turn when her investigations reveal that these deaths were not suicides but murders.
Director: Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Verma and Gulshan Devaiah
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Farzi
Farzi is a black comedy crime thriller series created, produced, and directed by Raj & DK. The show revolves around Sunny, an excellent artist who is thrust into the high-stakes realm of currency fraud when he designs the perfect fake currency note. While Sunny is on his ride, a fiery task force officer is on a mission to rid the country of his menaces in a fast-paced, edgy one-of-a-kind thriller.
Director: Raj and DK
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Rashi Khanna
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Mumbai Diaries
Mumbai Diaries 26/11 (Season 1) is a thrilling and emotional portrayal of one of India’s darkest chapters. Set during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, it follows the staff of Bombay General Hospital and their laborers during the fateful night of November 26, 2008. It also shows incidents happening at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and how a journalist tries to report all these incidents.
The second season is based on the 2005 Mumbai floods.
Director: Nikkhil Advani
Cast: Mohit Raina, Konkana Sen Sharma, Natasha Bharadwaj, Shreya Dhanwanthary
IMDb Rating: 8.6
So, these are the top 8 Hindi crime thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video. We guarantee that you will love binge-watching each one of them.
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