7 Must-Watch OTT Crime Thrillers Featuring Strong Female Leads

If you're a fan of crime thrillers filled with mystery, drama, and fierce women leading the charge, this list has your next binge sorted.

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From determined detectives to fearless crime bosses, these shows deliver gripping stories with bold female characters at the centre.

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Delhi Crime – Netflix

This critically acclaimed series follows DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) as she leads complex investigations inspired by real cases, including the 2012 Nirbhaya case, the Kaccha-Baniyan gang crimes, and a human-trafficking case. It highlights the emotional and moral challenges faced by women in law enforcement.

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Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo – JioHotstar

A fierce twist on the traditional family drama, this series reveals a household of women secretly running a powerful drug cartel. Led by Rani Ba (Dimple Kapadia), the story blends action, style, and attitude as the women fight rivals and protect their empire.

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Aarya – JioHotstar

Sushmita Sen stars as Aarya, a mother forced into the criminal underworld after her husband’s death. As she rises to power, she battles betrayal, enemies, and her own moral conflicts in a world she never chose.

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Dabba Cartel – Netflix

Five women running a tiffin service in Thane unintentionally become part of a drug network. Their lives spiral into chaos as crime, danger, and betrayal take over.

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Mare of Easttown – JioHotstar

Kate Winslet plays a small-town detective solving a murder while grappling with personal grief, strained relationships, and buried trauma.

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Griselda – Netflix

Sofía Vergara shines as Griselda Blanco, showing how she built a feared drug empire through ambition, strategy, and ruthlessness.

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Sharp Objects – JioHotstar

Amy Adams stars as a journalist uncovering dark hometown secrets while battling her own emotional scars in this haunting psychological thriller.

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