Liked watching Delhi Crime? Here are 10 more similar recommendations to explore

One of the highly regarded series, Delhi Crime, was released on Netflix on 2019 and since then it has been gaining traction. From Richie Mehta and Tanuj Chopra’s brilliant directing to Shefali Shah’s riveting depiction of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, the show was so well welcomed by the public that its creators thrilled the fans with its second season in 2022. Here’s a selection of critically acclaimed crime-thriller shows like Delhi Crime that will have you riveted to your TV if you’re one of those diehard lovers of these kinds of episodes.

1.  Aranyak (2021)

The most popular criminal web series on Netflix is Aranyak, starring Raveena Tandon. The show, which features one of the actress’s best performances, tells the tale of honest police officers who look into the rape case of a teenager in a small Himachal Pradesh town. What comes next are deadly criminals that no one saw coming, and political power plays.

2. Jamtara-Sabka Number Aayega (2020)

Among the many Netflix crime programs, Jamtara will undoubtedly breathe new life into its theme and plot. The show is based on a real-life fraud that went viral in North India, when teenage guys pretended to be women in order to con a large number of innocent individuals.

3. Paatal lok (2020)

The story of a police officer tasked to investigate a journalist’s assassination attempt is told in this neo-noir style television series. The officer’s arrival in the realm of Paatal Lok produces a powerful, graphic build-up to the climactic scene, rendering the film suitable for all audiences.

4. She (2020)

A well-liked criminal web series on Netflix, She tells the tale of Bhumika Pardeshi, a strong female lead who is devoted to her family. In the show, she is dispatched on an undercover assignment to capture a big drug lord and an underground gang. She needs to pose as a prostitute in order to accomplish it.

5.  Aarya (2020)

Aarya tells the tale of Aarya Sareen, a loving mother and wife who becomes involved in the heroin trade when her husband is assassinated. After that, she must find the truth about her husband’s death while defending her family from the perilous underbelly.

6. Asur (2020)

The story of Nikhil Nair (Barun), who enlists in the Central Bureau of Investigation with Dhananya Rajpoot (Arshad), his previous mentor. You’ll be on the edge of your seat during the cat and mouse game. In keeping with its name, the series also emphasizes the theme of good versus evil with mythological overtones.

7.  The Family Man (2019)

A straightforward, middle-class man who works for the National Investigation Agency is the protagonist of Raj & DK’s creation. He must balance difficult missions with his responsibilities as a married man with debts to pay. His jobs are putting both of his lives in jeopardy because of the mounting pressure.

8. Breathe (2018)

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R Madhavan appears in Breathe with a completely new avatar. The protagonist of the crime thriller series is a devoted father who defies the law to save his dying son who is running out of time and weak lungs. The basic storyline narrates the saga of a struggling man who fights against the odds and goes to the far extent to protect his family.

9. Sacred Games (2018)

The plot of the show centers around an upright Mumbai police officer who sets out on a mission to apprehend gangsters who have threatened to blow up the city. The Vikram Chandra novel of the same name served as the basis for the TV show.

10. Mirzapur (2018)

The narrative of Kaleen Bhaiya, who became the mafia ruler of his area and made millions from carpet exports, is told in Mirzapur. But Munna Bhaiya (Divyenndu Sharma), his son, is an unworthy but power-hungry successor who wants to carry on his father’s legacy. Fans of the show are so devoted to it that they are eagerly awaiting the release of its next third season.