7 Thrilling Netflix Crime Series You Can’t Miss

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If you love mind-bending plots, shocking twists & edge-of-your-seat drama, Netflix has plenty of crime series to keep you hooked.

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From real-life investigations to high-stakes heists, these seven shows promise suspense, intrigue & binge-worthy storytelling.

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Delhi Crime

This Emmy-winning series dives into real-life criminal investigations by the Delhi Police. The first season covers the 2012 Nirbhaya case, while later seasons explore other high-profile cases. Its gripping narrative highlights the challenges law enforcement faces while uncovering complex crimes.

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Breaking Bad

Follow high school chemistry teacher Walter White as he turns to meth production after a terminal diagnosis. Partnering with former student Jesse Pinkman, he navigates the dangerous drug underworld.

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Dexter

Dexter Morgan, a Miami blood-spatter analyst, leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer, following a strict moral code taught by his adoptive father. The series explores morality, justice & the dark side of human nature with intense psychological drama.

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Adolescence

This 2025 miniseries follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller after a shocking arrest. Filmed in continuous shots, it captures his family’s struggle, police investigations, and the emotional aftermath of a horrifying crime.

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Narcos

A documentary-style thriller chronicling Colombian drug cartels. The first seasons cover Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel, while later episodes explore the DEA’s fight against the Cali Cartel, blending real events with dramatized storytelling.

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The Blacklist

Raymond Reddington, a former intelligence officer turned criminal, surrenders to the FBI with a ‘blacklist’ of dangerous criminals. As he collaborates with rookie profiler Elizabeth Keen, shocking secrets from her past emerge.

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Lupin

Inspired by Arsène Lupin, master thief Assane Diop seeks revenge on the family that wronged his father. Stylish, fast-paced, and full of clever heists, it’s a French thriller anchored by Omar Sy’s charismatic performance.

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