JioHotstar has delivered some of the most gripping crime series you won’t stop watching. From dark legal battles and psychological suspense to thrilling manhunts and myth-inspired killers, each show offers intense stories that stay with you. Dive into these strong performances and twists that will keep your heart racing.
1. Criminal Justice (4 Seasons)
Every season follows the journey of an ordinary person who suddenly finds themselves caught in a serious crime. From unexpected arrests to long court battles, it shows how the police, lawyers, and justice system shape their fate. The story highlights how even a small mistake-or a single lie-can change everything. With moving performances and gripping drama, it brings out the struggle of people trying to find truth and survive the weight of the legal world.
2. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs
After their royal patriarch dies mysteriously, three siblings enter a fierce struggle for the throne. It’s a crime thriller wrapped in palace betrayal, secrets, and power plays.
3. Kanneda
A Punjabi singer in 1990s Toronto rises from street gigs to crime underworld challenges. It’s a gritty journey of ambition, music, and betrayal in the high-stakes underground.
4. Special Ops (2 Seasons)
R&AW officer Himmat Singh is convinced that one hidden mastermind is responsible for a series of terror attacks over the years. To uncover the truth, he quietly gathers a small team of agents who work across borders to chase this elusive enemy. The story mixes smart investigations, dangerous missions, and personal struggles as the team follows weak leads, takes big risks, and faces changing identities. Packed with suspense, clever twists, and high-stakes action, it delivers a gripping spy thriller from beginning to end.
5. Asur
A forensic expert and myth-driven serial killer engage in a deadly game of mind and mythology. Dark, psychological, and full of moral depth, this thriller questions good versus evil in every twist.
6. Kerala Crime Files
Realistic detective work meets gripping police drama in this Malayalam mystery based on a true case. It unravels a murder with sharply told episodes and relentless suspense.
7. The Night Manager
A hotel manager doubles as a spy in the dangerous world of arms deals and luxury. With Aditya Roy Kapur undercover and Anil Kapoor as the charming villain, this stylish thriller is sharp and sleek.
8. Aarya (3 Seasons)
After tragedy strikes, Aarya steps into the criminal world to protect her family. Balancing motherhood with crime, she fights betrayal and rivals in this fierce and emotional thriller.
9. Inspector Avinash
Set in 1990s Uttar Pradesh, a fearless cop battles crime lords and corruption. Randeep Hooda leads a gritty and action-packed police thriller inspired by real cases.
10. Hostages (2 Seasons)
In season 1, a surgeon is forced into a deadly choice when her family is held hostage on the eve of operating on the Chief Minister. Season 2 flips the script with a retired cop kidnapping the Chief Minister for his wife’s transplant in a chaos of twists.
11. The Freelancer
An ex-cop turned military freelancer embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue a friend’s daughter from ISIS territory. It’s a tense, emotional action thriller wrapped in high-stakes strategy.
12. Murder in Mahim
A gritty murder at Mahim Station triggers a dark and personal investigation with unexpected twists. Leading actors Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz deliver a blockbuster whodunit.
So, which one is your favourite!
