Gone are the days when we would wait for prime-time programming on television. You can now watch television shows, films, and web series anytime, anywhere. These days, there are many streaming options available in India and ZEE5 is a well-known streaming platform. If you haven’t looked through the variety of ZEE5 content yet, you may be missing out on a ton of binge-worthy series like Mafia, Taish, and Rangbaaz. Here’s a list of the 6 best must-watch crime thriller series you need to watch on the streaming service.
- Rangbaaz Darr Ki Rajneeti
The story follows Haroon Shah Ali Baig a.k.a Saheb, on his rise from a small Bihar town to one of the state’s most dangerous strongmen. He helps the people by using the power and wealth he gains through his exploits. The main character is played by actor Vineet Kumar Singh. Siddharth Mishra wrote, Sachin Pathak directed, and JAR Pictures produced Rangbaaz Darr Ki Rajneeti. On July 29, Rangbaaz Season 3 will be made available on the ZEE5 platform. All episodes of the series are ad-free for ZEE5 premium users.
- Mafia
This Birsa Dasgupta-directed mystery thriller, Mafia centers on six college mates who meet up again in the Madhupur jungles years after graduation. They all split up over a terrible secret after being close during their college years. Within the stretch of just eight episodes, the series will send you on an exhilarating journey. The classic game of Mafia will make you experience some heart-pounding action. Hold on to the protagonists as they engage in a perilous cat and mouse chase.
- Taish
On ZEE5, Taish is divided into a 6-episode web series. It is a tale of two childhood friends who reconnect during a week-long wedding celebration in the UK. While watching the series, you get a gut feeling about the chaos that is about to break out. And in fact, it does, as these buddies become embroiled in neighborhood gang activities. Pulkit Samrat, Jim Sarbh, and Harshvardhan Rane play the main characters in Taish.
- Kaafir
The drama-filled ZEE5 web series is focused on the life of a Kashmiri woman who becomes stranded on the Indian side of the Line of Control. She and her daughter are held in custody because they may be militants. They come upon a journalist who enables them to escape the chaos and lead better lives.
- Abhay
One of the most popular Indian shows on ZEE5 is Abhay, which has also been renewed for a third season. The main character is a brooding young officer who investigates complex cases while facing his inner demons. Kunal Khemmu plays the lead in a gritty crime thriller. The two seasons of the series were directed by Ken Ghosh and also feature Asha Negi, Nidhi Singh, and Indraneil Sengupta as key characters.
- Naxalbari
Another excellent thriller web series is Naxalbari. The plot centers on Special Task Force (STF) agent Raghav (Rajeev Khandelwal), who is sent to his native town of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, to put an end to the rise of a Naxal revolt. The leading protagonists in this nine-episode online series star Aamir Ali and Rajeev Khandelwal. Partho Mitra’s good direction is backed by a strong screenplay and dialogue that effectively support the action-drama movie.
