2025 has quietly delivered some of the most gripping thrillers-shows packed with intense drama, hidden secrets, and edge-of-the-seat storytelling. These hidden gems didn’t make massive headlines but have thrilled viewers with powerful performances, layered plots, and emotional depth. If you’re in the mood for smart mysteries and psychological suspense, this list is just what you need.
1. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix, IMDb: 7.8)
In early-2000s Kolkata, a clean-record police officer is tasked to take down a powerful don linked to politics and underworld. As alliances shift and undercover plots unwind, the officer grapples with a corrupt system bent on hiding the truth.
2. Mandala Murders (Netflix, IMDb: 6.5)
Detectives in the eerie town of Charandaspur follow a string of murders marked by strange symbols. Psychological twists and hidden dangers pull them deeper into a dark, unsettling mystery where nothing is straightforward.
3. The Secret of Shiledars (JioHotstar, IMDb: 6.8)
An ancient map sparks a dangerous treasure hunt tied to Shivaji Maharaj’s hidden legacy. Rival groups race through riddles, deception, and shifting alliances in this high-stakes adventure of history and suspense.
4. Khauf (Prime Video, IMDb: 7.4)
Madhu moves into a Delhi hostel hoping for a fresh start-but her new room hides a dark secret. Unsettling occurrences lead her into a chilling mystery that refuses to stay buried. A slow-burning horror blend of ghostly dread and psychological depth.
5. Black, White & Gray: Love Kills (Netflix, IMDb: 8.0)
A psychological crime thriller presented as a mockumentary, this series dives into a high-profile murder case where forbidden love, deception, and power intersect in dangerous shades of grey.
6. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar, IMDb: 6.2)
After their royal father’s sudden death, three siblings are thrown into a vicious power struggle for the throne. With betrayals, dark secrets, and twisted loyalties, the palace becomes a den of ambition and tragedy.
7. Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 (Prime Video, IMDb: 8.1)
In the rural town of Sambaloor, ancient rituals clash with a new criminal investigation. As tradition meets tragedy, buried truths surface. Rich in local color and mystery, Season 2 keeps you deeply immersed and tense.
So, which ones are you planning to add to your watchlist!
