Best crime web series on Disney+ Hotstar

With the rise in streaming services, we now have access to an exciting universe of gripping crime thrillers. We are only a click away from binge-watching a compelling TV show or film these days. Disney Plus Hotstar is home to some thrilling crime web series, that either portray suspenseful police procedurals or showcase traditional murder mystery elements. Watch some of the best crime web series available on Disney Plus Hotstar.

Top crime web series on Disney Plus Hotstar

Mr Inbetween

This crime drama show takes place in the Sydney suburbs and centers on Ray, a hitman for hire who tries to strike a balance between his illegal activity and his responsibilities to his friends and family. Ray also obeys his boss Freddy's orders without question. Ray uses violence to deal with criminals, but this approach starts to wear on him and damages his relationships. Scott Ryan plays the lead role of Ray, alongside Natalie Tran, Damon Herriman and Justin Rosniak.

IMDb Rating: 8.7/10

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Daredevil

This series is created by Drew Goddard. In the first season, Matt Murdock, a lawyer by day, uses his enhanced senses—which he acquired after being blinded as a young child—to fight crime at night on the streets of New York City as Daredevil. In the second season, Murdock keeps juggling his roles as Daredevil and lawyer while running into Frank Castle, a vigilante with far more lethal tactics, and Elektra Natchios, his ex-girlfriend, again. Murdock, who has been absent for months due to the events of The Defenders, reemerges in the third season. He must choose between living a hero vigilante's life and hiding from the outside world as a criminal lawyer.

IMDb rating: 8.6/10

The Punisher

Known as "the Punisher" around New York City, Frank Castle (Vietnam War veteran), discovers a wider conspiracy in the first season after taking revenge on those accountable for his family's deaths. In the second season, Castle—who has been leading a quiet life on the road—finds himself entangled in the mystery surrounding Amy Bendix's attempted murder, which forces him to consider whether or not he should accept his role as the Punisher.

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Only Murders in the Building

Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the series revolves around three strangers who investigate a string of suspicious murders in their posh Upper West Side apartment building, the Arconia, and become friends in the process. They also created a podcast called Only Murders in the Building about the cases. The series stars Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin.

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Will Trent

Based on the Karin Slaughter novel series, Will Trent is a police procedural series. Will Trent was found as an abandoned child and had to spend his formative years in the foster care system in Atlanta, which had a lasting impact on him. He has achieved the rank of Special Agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) in spite of being dyslexic. Trent is incredibly perceptive and solves the greatest percentage of GBI cases, which makes some people envious.

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Under the Banner of Heaven

Dustin Lance Black's crime drama miniseries is based on Jon Krakauer's book. Gil Birmingham and Andrew Garfield play two detectives who are investigating a horrific murder case. While looking into the murder of a mother and her infant daughter, police detective Jeb Pyre's faith is shaken.

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

A Murder at the End of the World

Created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, the psychological thriller series centers on amateur detective Darby Hart (Emma Corrin), who receives an invitation from a reclusive billionaire to join him and eight other guests for a retreat at a remote Arctic compound. When one of the other guests is discovered dead, Darby has to prove that it was murder before the murderer claims another victim.

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Vigilante

Created by Moon Yoo-seok, this 2023 series features Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, Kim So-jin, and Nam Joo-hyuk. Police academy student Kim Ji-yong, becomes the "Vigilante" at night and punishes offenders. Jo Heon, the leader of an investigative team, notices Ji-yeong's actions. After learning about the Vigilante, Jo Heon launches an operation to apprehend him.

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Under the Bridge

Quinn Shephard's true crime drama miniseries delves into the murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk, revealing the alleged killers' hidden world. Seven teenage girls and a boy, who were believed to be Reena's friends, were accused of the brutal murder. Actress Vritika Gupta portrayed the character of Reena Virk's character.

IMDb rating: 7.3/10