While big-name thrillers grab all the spotlight, Amazon Prime Video quietly houses some seriously gripping hidden gems. From haunting supernatural tales and intense con games to courtroom battles and psychological thrillers, these lesser-known series will keep you glued to the screen. Whether you’re in the mood for slow-burn mysteries or adrenaline-packed chases, these shows prove you don’t need hype to deliver high-quality suspense. Here are 9 underrated Amazon Prime suspense web series that you won’t be able to pause once you start watching.

1. Breathe (IMDb: 8.2)
A father’s love turns deadly in this gripping thriller. When his son needs a lung transplant, Danny must make unthinkable choices – ending lives to save one. With Inspector Kabir closing in, a tense cat-and-mouse game begins. Emotionally charged and high on suspense.
2. Matsya Kaand (IMDb: 8.5)
A clever and honourable con artist who uses his mind and charm-not muscle-for daring scams . Across 11 gripping episodes, he pulls off major cons inspired by Mahabharata names, while seasoned cop ACP Tejraj Singh (Ravi Kishan) begins a tense cat-and-mouse chase to catch him. As Matsya’s past and motivations emerge-including his father’s death-his battles of wits with Tejraj intensify, keeping viewers hooked till the climax.
3. Adhura (IMDb: 6.6)
Set in an elite boarding school, a reunion triggers a series of haunting events. A troubled child, a mysterious past, and deeply buried secrets – this show blends horror with psychological tension in all the right ways.
4. Dhootha (IMDb: 7.7)
What if a newspaper could predict your future-especially the tragedies? Naga Chaitanya stars in this eerie thriller where a journalist stumbles upon horrifying headlines that come true. Can he stop destiny?
5. The Last Hour (IMDb: 7.1)
In a remote Himalayan town, a shaman who can talk to the dead helps solve a murder. With supernatural elements and slow-burning suspense, this show is a unique blend of crime and mysticism.
6. Guilty Minds (IMDb: 7.3)
This legal thriller isn’t about just courtroom drama – it dives deep into the moral battles lawyers face. Sharp writing, timely topics, and a suspenseful look at the gray areas of justice.
7. Suzhal: The Vortex – Season 2 (IMDb: 8.2)
Set in a Tamil town where ancient rituals clash with modern chaos, this slow-burn thriller layers mystery with mythology. As secrets emerge, the show builds toward an emotionally explosive climax.
8. Mumbai Diaries (IMDb: 8.4)
Set during the 26/11 attacks, this gripping medical thriller follows doctors and first responders caught in the crossfire. It’s more than just suspense – it’s raw, emotional, and unforgettable.
9. Breathe: Into The Shadows (IMDb: 7.6)
A dark psychological thriller where Dr. Abhimanyu Sood’s daughter is kidnapped – pulling him into a web of secrets, blackmail, and murder. With a Rs. 5 crore ransom and a hidden past, this series spirals into one of the most intense thrillers in recent years.
So which ones are you planning to watch this weekend!



