Special Ops Season 2: 5 Espionage thrillers to watch for a thrilling ride before Kay Kay Menon’s riveting series

Special Ops Season 2, Kay Kay Menon’s highly awaited spy thriller series, is inching closer to its OTT premiere. With more secret identities, high-stakes missions, and layered characters, the second season is expected to be fiercer. Kay Kay Menon plays RAW agent Himmat Singh. Ahead of Special Ops 2's release on JioHotstar (will also stream via OTTplay Premium) on July 18, here are some other gritty espionage thriller series that will keep your adrenaline rush high and mind puzzled.

Top Indian espionage thrillers on OTT right now

Mukhbir—The Story of a Spy (Z5 via OTTplay Premium)

As the name highlights, Mukhbir is a fine espionage thriller series that centers on a brilliant secret agent from India who goes to Pakistan to thwart their enemy attacks and protect his nation. From covert missions to mysterious characters, this one is a must-watch. Zain Khan Durrani, Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain, and more appear in lead roles. Barkha Bisht and Harsh Chhaya are also a part of the ensemble.

Special Ops (JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium)

Neeraj Pandey’s action-packed spy thriller revolves around a deductive RAW agent who leads a squad of agents to investigate mind-puzzling terror attacks and set out on a path of justice. Kay Kay Menon headlines the starry ensemble as Himmat Singh, a RAW mastermind who unravels the pattern of the terrorist. Vinay Pathak and Karan Tacker are also in pivotal roles.

The Family Man (Prime Video)

Manoj Bajpayee leads a dual life in this high-octane spy thriller series. The story traces the challenging journey of a middle-class family man living a secret life. He strives to fulfill his family responsibilities along with covert missions, fighting off arch rivals and terror attacks. Be it running errands for his school-going child, chasing enemies, or battling bomb attacks, Manoj Bajpayee, as Srikant Tiwari, slays the role.

Bard of Blood (Netflix)

Emraan Hashmi essays the role of a former intelligence agent in this gripping thriller. The story revolves around an ex-agent, now a teacher, living a quiet life until the past knocks on his door and he sets out reluctantly on a risky quest to rescue four captured agents. Kirti Kulhari, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Jaideep Ahlawat are also seen in significant roles.

Crackdown (JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium)

This spy thriller is helmed by Apoorva Lakhia and features Saqib Saleem in the main role. The plot traces a top RAW agent on a quest to track down a conspiracy and its perpetrators, along with his talented squad. Iqbal Khan, Ankur Bhatia, and Shriya Pilgaonkar carry the show with their important roles and impressive acting chops.