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Best drama and mysteries on JioHotstar that leave you puzzled

Best drama and mysteries on JioHotstar: From edgy narratives that blend drama and mystery to the gripping performances, there are several amazing series out there that draw your attention.

Arshi Khanam
Jul 20, 2025
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Best mystery series on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium

It is the world of streaming platforms and we are just living in it. From edgy narratives that blend drama and mystery to the gripping performances, there are several amazing series out there that draw your attention. If you’re looking for crime thrillers, then True Detective has some mind-bending twists to keep your adrenaline rush high. Similarly, here are some of the top-notch mystery-infused dramas on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium). Take a look at the specially curated list that stands out with its fine shows.

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Top drama and mystery series on OTT

High Potential

The series revolves around a single mom who works as a cleaner, but her knack for solving puzzling cases and exceptional deduction skills get her a job in the crime unit. Soon she teams up with another detective to uncover various mysteries. Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata play the lead.

True Detective

A nail-biting crime thriller where police officers and detectives investigate a series of murder mysteries. From key suspects to eerie crime scenes, True Detective will keep you guessing till the end. The series spanned four installments, and the most recent one had Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as the dynamic detective duo.

The Outsider

A bone-chilling thriller that also blends mystery and crime genres to offer a binge-worthy option. The plot revolves around a baseball coach accused of a murder and a police detective and lawyer as they crack the mystery. Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, Paddy Considine, Julianne Nicholson, and Jason Bateman play the lead.

Yellowjackets

An edgy thriller that portrays the vulnerability of the human mind when conditions become severe. The story delves into themes of survival as it revolves around a girls soccer team grappling with trauma after their plane crashes in the wilderness, which challenges their sanity. The ensemble cast features Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Juliette Lewis, and Christina Ricci in significant roles.

Dexter

The story centers around the titular character, who leads a secret dual life. He is a forensic technician during the day and a vigilante serial killer at night. Michael C. Hall plays the main role in this riveting thriller series that will keep you entertained.

Nancy Drew

Kennedy McMann plays the eponymous sleuth in this mysterious and suspenseful series. The story revolves around a young girl who finds herself entangled in a town murder mystery and tries to uncover the truth behind the cold-blooded incident. Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani, and Tunji Kasim also appear in pivotal roles.

Only Murders in the Building

Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez lead this comedy and mystery drama series. The story follows three residents of a high-class building and society whose fates are intertwined when they embark on a mission (each secretly) to solve the building murders before the clock runs out.

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