From Paatal Lok To Kohrra: Must-Watch Investigative Thrillers You Need on Your Binge List

Kohrra is a highly gripping suspense drama, with its first season directed by Randeep Jha and the second by Sudip Sharma. The series stars Suvinder Vicky as Balbir Singh and Barun Sobti as Amarpal Garundi. Set against a tense murder investigation, the show unravels shocking truths at every turn as the two cops dig deeper into the case. It is available for streaming on Netflix. 

Delhi Crime is a gripping investigative thriller spanning three seasons, led by Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi. Inspired by real-life incidents, each season follows her and her dedicated team as they unravel complex and disturbing cases through detailed investigation and relentless pursuit of justice. With its realistic storytelling and intense narrative, the series keeps viewers hooked from start to finish. The show is available for streaming on Netflix. 

Paatal Lok is a hugely popular OTT crime drama spanning two gripping seasons, led by Jaideep Ahlawat as the iconic cop Hathi Ram Chaudhary. The series also features Ishwak Singh* and Tillotama Shome as fellow investigators. Season 1 follows Hathi Ram as he navigates a high-profile case in Delhi filled with twists and dark secrets, while Season 2 takes him to Nagaland for another complex investigation layered with mystery and suspense. The show is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. 

Exam, created by Pushkar–Gayatri, has steadily gained popularity after its release on Amazon Prime Video. The series stars Dushara Vijayan as Jhansi and Aditi Balan as DSP Maramalli in a gripping investigative narrative. It follows Jhansi, a woman with a mysterious past, who gets entangled in a dangerous civil exam paper leak scam and the powerful network behind it. With every episode unveiling new twists and hidden truths, the show keeps viewers hooked with its layered storytelling and suspenseful take on the education system.

Suzhal: The Vortex, created by Pushkar–Gayatri, is a gripping suspense drama set in a small town filled with secrets. The series stars Kathir as SI Chakravarthy (Sakkarai) and Aishwarya Rajesh as Nandhini. Blending local festivals, folklore, and a mysterious missing girl case, the story unfolds with shocking twists in every episode, keeping viewers constantly engaged. The show is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.