The year 2025 has delivered some truly gripping crime thrillers – both movies and shows – that many viewers may have missed. From psychological mysteries to gritty police dramas, these underrated titles bring strong storytelling, suspense, and powerful performances. If you love edge-of-the-seat crime thrillers, here are the hidden gems you should definitely watch.
10 Best Underrated Crime Thrillers Of 2025 (Movies & Shows)
1. Deva (Netflix)
Deva is a fearless cop who survives a strange accident that leaves him with memory gaps. When he starts investigating a murder case that feels strangely familiar, the clues slowly begin pointing toward his own past. As secrets and half-truths rise, he must face enemies around him – and inside his mind.
2. Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas (Zee5)
In a small Uttar Pradesh town, the police begin investigating a series of strange disappearances. What first feels like routine work soon turns dark, psychological, and deeply unsettling. The film blends suspense, faith, and fear into a tense crime thriller.
3. Adolescence (Netflix)
This British crime drama follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is arrested for the murder of a school friend. Each intense episode is filmed in a single continuous shot, putting viewers inside the emotional investigation. The series explores online influence, toxic masculinity, family pressure, and the fragile world of teenage life.
4. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After their royal father dies, three siblings are pulled into a ruthless battle for legacy and control. Smiles hide secrets, loyalties shift, and even trusted family members become doubtful. The show reveals how greed and pride can destroy the strongest bonds.
5. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (Netflix)
Inspector Jatil Yadav takes charge of a chilling case when several members of the wealthy Bansal family are murdered in one night. What appears simple at first slowly exposes buried grudges, power struggles, and long-hidden truths. The deeper he digs, the darker the reality becomes.
6. Dabba Cartel (Netflix)
Five ordinary women run a simple lunchbox business – but behind it lies a risky drug network they secretly control. As their hidden world grows, trust weakens, mistakes turn dangerous, and the police begin closing in. The series blends emotion, crime, friendship, and constant tension.
7. Mandala Murders (Netflix)
Two determined cops investigate a killer who leaves strange symbols at every crime scene in the quiet town of Charandaspur. Each clue uncovers buried secrets and hidden sides of the people involved. This slow-burn thriller keeps you guessing right till the final reveal.
8. Crazxy (Amazon Prime Video)
When his daughter is kidnapped, Dr. Abhimanyu Sood is trapped in a dangerous game of lies and blackmail. Every decision pulls him deeper into a deadly situation controlled by unseen enemies. The thriller becomes a gripping fight between a father’s love and a criminal’s cruelty.
9. The Waterfront (Netflix)
Set around a busy dockside world, this crime drama explores how money, loyalty, and power shift like the tides. Workers, bosses, and fixers all hide secrets, and one small deal can trigger chaos. With steady tension and grounded characters, the show turns a simple setting into a dangerous web of risk.
10. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix)
In early-2000s Bengal, IPS officer Arjun Maitra fights gangsters, corrupt politicians, and a rising crime network. Honest officers risk their lives and careers while trying to deliver justice under pressure. The series offers a gritty look at law, power, and morality.
So, which ones have you watched already!
