Since the release of Sacred Games on Netflix, India has turned towards watching more and more digital shows. From crime to comedy, every genre is finding an enormous amount of audience.
The outbreak of the pandemic has resulted in even more consumption of web series. This article is all about the 21 best Hindi crime web series for you to watch right now. Let the binge begin!
21. Jamtara: Sabka Number Aayega
Created and written by Soumendra Padhi, Jamtara is a Hindi crime web series that is all about ‘phishing’.
A group of young men from Jamtara, Jharkhand run a successful phishing business until a corrupt politician expresses a desire to become a part of it. A gripping tale of crime, this is a must-watch.
Where To Watch: Netflix
20. Criminal Justice
This Hotstar special directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Vishal Furia is a thriller legal Hindi crime web series based on a British series of the same name. Starring an ensemble cast featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Vikrant Massey, Jackie Shroff, and others, this is one of the best crime shows in Hindi.
Where To Watch: Hotstar
19. Hostages
A suspense thriller Hindi crime web series directed by Sudhir Mishra (Season 1) and Sachin Krishn (Season 2), Hostages has managed to attain a significant audience.
This Hotstar special based on an Israeli series of the same name is a crime thriller starring Tisca Chopra, Ronit Roy, Dalip Tahil and others is a thriller worth giving a watch.
Where To Watch: Hotstar
18. Rangbaaz
Set in the raw backdrop of Gorakhpur, Rangbaaz is a thriller Hindi crime web series that paints a limpid picture of the underworld of the last decade of the 20th century.
This show is the journey of a young man from being a student to becoming one of the most wanted criminals in India. Featuring Saqib Saleem in the lead role, this Bhav Dhulia directorial show is going to be a great ride for you, especially if you are a fan of gangster dramas.
Where To Watch: Zee5
17. Apharan
A show full of crime, drama, kidnaps, mysteries, and action, Apharan is one Hindi crime web series that can keep you at the edge of your seats from the start to the end. Directed by Jishan, this show stars Arunoday Singh in the lead role.
Where To Watch: ALTBalaji, MX Player, Jio Cinema.
16. November Story
This Tamannaah starrer is a crime thriller written and directed by Indhra Subramanian. A riveting murder mystery, this Tamil Hotstar Special is available in Hindi and several other languages. With a good storyline and fantastic production value, this show is worth removing from your watchlist to your watching list.
Available on: Hotstar
15. The Raikar Case
A political crime thriller directed by Abhishek Sarpotdar, this show features Atul Kulkarni, Ashwini Bhave, and others. The stellar performances of all the actors elevate this classic whodunnit to the next level. You should check this out at least once.
Where To Watch: Voot
14. She
This Hindi crime web series featuring Aaditi Pohankar, Vijay Varma, and others are written by Imtiaz Ali, directed by Arif Ali and Avinash Das. Revolving around a female constable and her efforts to bust a criminal gang, this is a gripping show worth giving a try.
Where To Watch: Netflix
13. Paatal Lok
Paatal Lok is an engaging police investigative Hindi crime web series that has the power to move all its viewers. Starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Banerjee, Niharika Lyra Dutt, and Swastika Mukherjee in the lead roles, this show has garnered lots of appreciation and viewership.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
12. Mirzapur
Iconic to the true sense of the term, Mirzapur has created a separate league for itself in the web series world. This Hindi crime web series is directed by Karan Anshuman, along with Gurmeet Singh and Mihir Desai.
From the dialogues to the performances to the characters, this show has left its mark everywhere. It features a power-packed ensemble cast featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu, Rasika Dugal, Vikrant Massey, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and several others. If you are not disturbed by extreme violence, this show can be a treat for you.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
11. Delhi Crime
Disclaimer: If you are overly sensitive, stay away from this show.
Delhi Crime is a show based on the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case. Created, written, and directed by Richie Mehta, this show revolves around the heinous crime and how the police officials found and arrested all the criminals involved.
This Hindi crime web series boasts of stellar performances from Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain, Avijit Dutt, Rajesh Tailang, and others. If you like crime shows, this show should be a must-watch. However, be ready to feel disturbed and ashamed about humanity.
Where To Watch: Netflix
10. Undekhi
Based on true incidents of the eternal fight between the powerful and the tortured people of the society, Undekhi is a Hindi crime web series directed by Ashish R. Shukla. The show has a great story and captures the never-ending class problems engagingly. A show worth your time indeed.
Where To Watch: SonyLIV
09. Abhay
Directed by Ken Ghosh, this story revolves around a police officer named Abhay Pratap Singh who can go to any extent to solve a case. It marks the digital debut of Bollywood actor Kunal Khemu. If you are into crime thriller shows, this Hindi crime web series is what you need to indulge yourself in!
Where To Watch: Zee5
08. Breathe
Truly engaging and riveting, this Hindi crime web series stars R. Madhavan and Amit Sadh in the lead roles. What a man can do to save his son’s life is what the story revolves around.
Made under the direction of Mayank Sharma, it has managed to attain cult status and is one of the most popular crime thriller series in India, with the performances demanding special mention.
Its sequel (Breathe: Into The Shadows) starring Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh received widespread acclaim too, with Bachchan receiving immense appreciation for his character.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
07. State Of Siege: 26/11
A crime action thriller based on the horrific incidents of the 26/11 terrorist attacks, this show is directed by Matthew Leutwyler and Prashant Singh. Featuring actors like Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, and others, this highly rated show should be on your watchlist for the binge-fest!
Where To Watch: Zee5
06. Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side
Often named as the best Hindi crime web series in India, Asur wreaked havoc among its viewers upon release.
Directed by Oni Sen, this show stars powerful actors like Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Sharib Hashmi, and others. Asur will play with your mind and keep you engaged till the last of its running minutes.
Where To Watch: Voot
05. The Family Man
A show that needs absolutely no introduction, The Family Man has taken its place among the best web shows in India.
Starring ‘the’ Manoj Bajpayee and other actors like Samantha (season 2), Sharib Hashmi, etcetera, it has created a separate fanbase and is often credited as one of the most loved Indian shows.
This spy thriller series, written and created by Raj and D.K., revolves around a family man secretly working as an intelligence officer.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
04. Marzi
A lesser-known name in this list, Marzi is a highly underrated Hindi crime web series, directed by Anil Senior.
This Hindi web series features Rajeev Khandelwal and Aahana Kumra in the lead roles. Full of twists and turns, this captivating show deserves much more attention than it has managed to capture.
Where To Watch: Voot
03. Special OPS
An espionage thriller shot over various locations across the world, Special OPS will help you travel the world sitting at your home while being completely engrossed in its story.
Starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead role along with Vinay Pathak, Karan Tacker, Vipul Gupta, Meher Vij, Saiyami Kher, and others, this Hotstar Special has a great plot, screenplay, dialogues, and of course, performances. A must-watch for several reasons.
Where To Watch: Hotstar
02. Code M
A comparatively lesser-known name, Code M is a Hindi crime web series directed by Akshay Choubey that revolves around an army lawyer named Monika Mehra. She investigates a high-profile encounter case and what she finds out constitutes the rest of the story.
This show features Jennifer Winget, Rajat Kapoor, Seema Biswas, and Tanuj Virwani in the lead roles. If you have not heard of it or not watched it, you have missed a lot!
Where To Watch: Zee5
01. Sacred Games
As you all might have expected, Sacred Games, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Pankaj Tripathi, Kalki Koechlin, Ranvir Shorey tops the list.
This Hindi crime web series surrounding troubled cop Sartaj Singh and gangster Ganesh Gaitonde paved the way for other web shows in India. With stellar performances, powerful dialogues, and superb direction by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, this show should be the first on your list.
Where To Watch: Netflix
So, what are you waiting for? Let the binge-fest begin! Let us know below which show among the mentioned ones do you like the most and also the one crime web series, Hindi that you think we should have included.