Binge-watching during the weekend has become a routine amid the pandemic. But what is the new normal is signing off the day with a gripping tale of a crime thriller on OTT every night. With loads of new content and fresh approaches available, viewers now do not wait for the weekends or holidays to check out the latest and the best in entertainment.
Here are a few crime thrillers oozing with suspense and already streaming on OTT that is sure to leave you shell-shocked on your couches:
Naxalbari
This crime thriller series on Zee5 is about an undercover STF agent who has to gather proof against a Naxal uprising expected to take place in Gadchiroli and stop it. With a stellar star cast like Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Dutta, Satyadeep Mishra and Aamir Ali, the series has already crossed 10 million-plus views.
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Maharani
Based on the political scenario of the 1990s, the story revolves around Rani Bharati portrayed by Huma Quereshi. She is the wife of the Chief Minister of Bihar and a homemaker. While Bharati wants to go to her native place after her husband resigns as the CM, her husband names her as the head of the party. Maharani is already streaming on Sony Liv.
Mafia
This psychological thriller is about six college friends who unite after a gap for a party and are exposed to horrifying incidents that are linked to the past. This thrilling story can be watched on Zee5 and is sure to keep you hooked with its intense narration.
Taish
It’s another crime thriller on Zee5 that is currently getting good reviews for its exclusive Bejoy Nambiar style. The movie has been divided into six parts and revolves around two childhood friends who meet after a long time at a wedding bash in the UK that goes on for more than a week. Pulkit Samrat, Harshvardhan Rane and Jim Sarbh try to untangle themselves as they get caught in the operations of a local gang.
Abhay
The first two seasons of Abhay on Zee5 are gripping and are perfect for viewers looking for gritty crime thrillers. The series has been given a nod for the third season as well. Kunal Khemmu plays the young brooding officer who is involved in solving complicated cases and is also trying to overcome his internal issues.
Abhay also features Asha Negi, Indraneil Sengupta and Nidhi Singh as the supporting star cast.