Crime Beat on ZEE5: Before Saba Azad and Saqib Saleem's series releases, explore these gripping investigative thrillers on the streaming giant

The allure of a gripping thriller web series is undeniable that captivate viewers with cliffhangers and demanding immediate continuation. While you endlessly debate your favorites with friends and family, ZEE5, in collaboration with OTTplay Premium, is all set to fuel your adrenaline with Crime Beat, starring Saba Azad, Saqib Saleem and Sai Tamhankar, releasing on February 21, 2025. However, before its release, watch other investigative thrillers on the streaming platform.

Investigative thriller web series on ZEE5 and OTTPlay Premium:

Abhay

Cast: Kunal Khemu, Sandeepa Dhar, Elnaaz Norouzi, Asha Negi, Ram Kapoor, Nidhi Singh, Chunky Pandey, Raghav Juyal, Asheema Vadaan, Bidita Bag

Abhay Pratat Singh is a brilliant and insightful investigating police officer with a unique approach to solving crimes. He has a keen ability to think like a criminal, which allows him to stay one step ahead and track down culprits. With his exceptional instincts and unwavering dedication, Abhay will stop at nothing to crack even the toughest cases and bring justice to those affected.

Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy

Cast: Prakash Raj, Zain Khan Durrani, Adil Hussain, Harsh Chhaya, Satyadeep Misra, Barkha Bisht, Zoya, Afroz, Karan Oberoi, Bijou Thaangjam

The story is based on true events that follows the highly trained Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistan during the aftermath of the Sino-India war, tasked with gathering critical intelligence to prevent a potential Pakistani attack against India, all while navigating a dangerous and complex web of deceit to safeguard his country during a tense political climate. The series is set in the 1960s and is inspired by the book–Mission to Pakistan, written by Maloy Krishna Dhar.

Duranga

Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh

This Hindi series is adapted from the 2020 superhit K-drama, Flower of Evil, available on Netflix, Prime Video, and Rakuten Viki. The Hindi story follows Ira, a sharp investigative officer, is tasked with solving a string of gruesome murders, believed to be linked to an accomplice of a notorious serial killer. As she delves deeper into the case, Ira uncovers shocking secrets about her own husband's dark and troubled past, forcing her to confront the disturbing truth about the person she thought she knew.

Khoj - Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paar

Cast: Sharib Hashmi, Anupriya Goenka, Aamir Dalvi, Kriti Garg, Husnain Siddiqui, Himakshi Borah

This thrilling web series follows a man, named Ved Khanna, who frantically searches for his missing wife. As he searches for answers, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him down a dark path, and a mysterious woman’s arrival. The series explores the complexities of identity, truth, and the mind, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Gyaarah Gyaarah

Cast: Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa, Aakash Dixit, Mukti Mohan

This thriller series is also adapted from the 2016 K-drama, Signal, available on Netflix. The Hindi story takes viewers on a thrilling journey through time. The show's unique premise brings together two police officers from different time zones, merging their distinct skills and expertise to solve complex and intriguing cases. While one officer, rooted in the past, relies on traditional investigative methods, the other one is a modern-day police officer, who leverages cutting-edge technology and forensic science to unravel the mysteries.