If you’re a fan of intense storytelling, gritty action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, these Indian crime thrillers on Amazon Prime Video are a must-watch. From political conspiracies and psychological mind games to gang wars and undercover missions, this curated list brings you the best of the genre. Binge-worthy and brilliantly acted, each series dives deep into the dark alleys of crime and justice.
1. Paatal Lok
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.2
A washed-up cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime-time journalist. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the dark underbelly of the society, leading to startling revelations.
2. The Family Man
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man, secretly works as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell. Balancing his high-pressure job and family life, he faces challenges that put his dual existence to the test.
3. Farzi
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.3
A small-time artist gets drawn into the murky world of counterfeiting when he creates the perfect fake currency note. As he rises in the ranks of the criminal underworld, a fiery task force officer is on his trail, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.
4. Mirzapur
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.4
In the lawless city of Mirzapur, power, ambition, and greed collide as two brothers get entangled with the local mafia lord, leading to a series of violent events that change their lives forever.
5. Breathe
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.2
When a loving father discovers his son is in desperate need of an organ transplant, he takes matters into his own hands, leading to a series of murders that put him on a collision course with a determined cop.
6. Breathe: Into the Shadows
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.6
A psychiatrist’s world turns upside down when his daughter is kidnapped. To save her, he must fulfill the demands of the abductor, leading him into a dark and dangerous path that challenges his morals and sanity.
7. Dahaad
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati investigates a series of mysterious deaths where women are found dead in public bathrooms. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a sinister pattern that points to a serial killer on the loose.
8. Bambai Meri Jaan
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Set in post-independence Bombay, the series chronicles the rise of organized crime through the eyes of an honest cop torn between his duty and his family’s involvement in the underworld.
9. Inside Edge
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Set in the backdrop of a T20 cricket league, the series delves into the dark side of the sport, revealing the politics, corruption, and power plays that drive the game behind the scenes.
So which ones are you watching this week?
