Best dark & gritty Hindi web series on ZEE5 in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
32 web series on ZEE5 in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.7. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Abhay (2019)
Web series · Hindi · 3 seasons · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (14.1K votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatMature
Inspired by true events, the crime thriller revolves around Abhay Pratap Singh, a sharp investigating officer with the mind of a criminal, who can go to any extent to solve a case. Join Abhay as he sets out in the dark gruesome world of crime to save innocent lives, while dealing with his own personal demons.
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2. Gyaarah Gyaarah (2024)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy · IMDb 8.1 (8.3K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
Three cops defy the rules of time to investigate and deliver justice in a series of cold cases. How far will they go as they work from within the corrupt system to bring the criminals to book?
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3. Code M (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 2 seasons · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 7.3 (17.4K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious
Miltary lawyer,Major Monica Mehra,is roped in to solve, what seems like an open and shut case, of the death of an army officer, killed by militants in an encounter. The truth is far from what it appears to be. Will she crack the code?
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4. State of Siege: 26/11 (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Action & Adventure, Crime · IMDb 7.9 (3.6K votes)
Edge-of-seatFast-pacedVisually stunningDark & gritty
When Mumbai was under siege in 2008, it was the NSG commandos that came to its rescue. Witness the untold stories of the brave heroes and the lesser-known facts of the horrid Mumbai attacks that shook the whole world.
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5. Taish (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (6.3K votes)
MatureFast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seat
Rohan and Sunny are best friends from their childhood days. Sunny goes to attend Rohan's younger brother's weeklong wedding in a scenic country estate in UK. The boys look at this as an opportunity to catch up and let loose - unabashed and fun revelry dotting the weeklong affair.
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6. Bicchoo Ka Khel (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (20.1K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedDialogue-drivenDark & gritty
What happens when a young student loses his father to a cover-up? Can he find it in himself to forget the past and move on, or is revenge the only thing that can give him some peace of mind?
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7. Duranga (2022)
Web series · Hindi · 2 seasons · U/A 16+ · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (3.4K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyMatureCold & detached
Sammit is the ideal family man. What happens when his wife, inspector Ira's investigation into a series of murders leads her to him? Has Sammit been living the perfect life or the perfect lie?
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8. Honeymoon Se Hatya (2026)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Mystery, Crime · IMDb 7.0 (5.4K votes)
Cold & detachedMatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
A five-part true-crime docudrama uncovers real cases where wives kill their husbands. The series dives deep into how love, control, betrayal and hidden marital fractures can lead to fatal breakdowns
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9. Poison (2019)
Web series · Hindi · 2 seasons · A · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (3.5K votes)
MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious
After his release from jail, Ranveer moves to Goa to seek revenge on his enemies. Meanwhile, DSP Vikram sets his eyes of Antonio Verghese, a don who operates from Goa. Find out what happens when the lives of these three men get entwined.
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10. Naxalbari (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Action & Adventure, Crime · IMDb 7.0 (4.7K votes)
MatureEdge-of-seatCold & detachedDark & gritty
STF agent Raghav goes on a secret mission to curtail the revival of a naxal uprising in Gadchiroli. But the war becomes too personal as he digs deeper and tries to uncover the larger plan of the uprising.
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11. The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati (2019)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (3.8K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detachedSerious
Indian naval commander K.M. Nanavati returns home from the line of duty, only to find that his wife Sylvia Nanavati is having an extra-marital affair with the businessman & socialite Prem Ahuja. Jealousy and anger lead to an unexpected encounter where Nanavati fires three shots from his service gun. Was this an Honour
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12. Taj: Divided by Blood (2023)
Web series · Hindi · 2 seasons · A · Drama · IMDb 6.9 (5.2K votes)
Visually stunningMatureEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.
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13. The Kashmir Files: Unreported (2023)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Documentary, War & Politics · IMDb 7.9 (897 votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyStraightforwardSerious
The series captures the story of Kashmir, highlighting the events leading up to the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the 90s, the abrogation of Article 370, and its impact on the former state.
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14. The Final Call (2019)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Drama · IMDb 7.1 (2.2K votes)
Edge-of-seatCold & detachedFast-pacedDark & gritty
The lives of passengers of a flight from Mumbai to Sydney are endangered after the captain decides to commit suicide on board.
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15. Murshid (2024)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Crime · IMDb 7.3 (1.5K votes)
MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatTwisty
Ex-don Murshid is forced out of exile when his former accomplice turned rival, Farid, traps his son in a gang war. Can Murshid reclaim his rule over the city as he saves his son?
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16. The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 6.8 (3.1K votes)
TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? is a ZEE5 Original series starring Arunoday Singh, Shiv Panditt, Tridha Chaudhury, Hrishita Bhatt, Ashwini Kalsekar, Satish Kaushik, Kishori Shahane, Shakti Anand and Sikandar Kher. A work of fiction, the series revolves around the murder of Shiraz Malik, a national table tennis cha
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17. Janaawar - The Beast Within (2025)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · U/A 16+ · Drama, Crime · IMDb 6.7 (6.0K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
As SI Hemant Kumar explores a missing person's case in the jungle town of Chhattisgarh, he is determined to solve it. Trouble follows when that leads to a string of bodies and a likely serial killer.
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18. Zee Horror Show
Web series · Hindi · 22m/ep · IMDb 8.1 (360 votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatSerious
The Zee Horror Show is a Hindi horror television series. Presented by Ramsay brothers, the series features a collection of short stories. It was the first horror show aired on television to gain mass popularity and its stories continue to scare the audience to this date.
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20. Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu (2021)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Action & Adventure, Drama · IMDb 6.5 (2.1K votes)
MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Nawab rises as an underworld don from a small town boy to Bombay's most powerful don. He falls in love with actress Laila who isn't aware of who he is. His erstwhile mentor Lala turns against him. Will Nawab and Laila survive?
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21. Bloody Brothers (2022)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Comedy, Crime · IMDb 6.3 (793 votes)
Cold & detachedMatureEdge-of-seatDialogue-driven
Driving home late one night, two brothers, Jaggi and Daljeet run over an old man. They put the body back in his house, but when people suspect, the brothers' lives fall apart. They realise they can trust no one. Not even each other.
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22. Expiry Date (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Action & Adventure, Crime · IMDb 6.7 (309 votes)
TwistyCold & detachedFast-pacedMature
A married man discovers his wife cheating on him and accidentally kills her - what ensues is a series of unexpected plot twists.
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23. Bhram (2019)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Mystery · IMDb 6.3 (423 votes)
TwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A car accident turns Alisha Khanna's life upside down. The bestselling romance writer moves to Shimla to her sister's place in order to start over. However, she starts getting visions of a girl. At first, she dismisses it as hallucinations due to her PTSD. However, she finds out that the girl had died 20 years ago. On
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24. Dev DD (2017)
Web series · Hindi · 2 seasons · Drama · IMDb 6.4 (7.3K votes)
MatureDialogue-drivenDark & grittyFast-paced
In this modern-day take on Devdas, Devika is anything but your typical girl-next-door. With masaledaar drama, heartbreak, and unpredictable romantic twists, you’ve never met a girl like Devika DD! Will she ever find true love?
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25. Dark 7 White (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Crime, Drama · IMDb 6.4 (8.5K votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatTwistyDark & gritty
Yudi, a young politician, is murdered in broad daylight, which opens a can of worms. His closest friends become prime suspects, and as the mystery unfolds, many dark secrets unravel.
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26. Lalbazaar (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Crime, Drama · IMDb 6.3 (2.6K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
A set of brave cops deal with the dark underbelly and bring some of the most sinister customers to justice.
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27. Mum Bhai (2020)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · Crime, Action & Adventure · IMDb 6.3 (4.1K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyMatureEdge-of-seat
MUMBhai is the story of the no-nonsense encounter specialist named Bhaskar Shetty. He is tasked with a case that involves the underworld's biggest Don. The show will also feature the rise of this Don and how from the streets of Mumbai he became one of the most feared persons in the world.
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28. Crime Beat (2025)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · U/A 16+ · Drama · IMDb 6.0 (248 votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatSeriousDark & gritty
Small-town crime journalist Abhishek finds his life and career affected by a fugitive gangster. As he gets trapped in a web of lies and motives, what price will he pay- to become a renowned reporter?
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29. Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel (2026)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · A · Crime, Drama · IMDb 6.1 (2.3K votes)
MatureCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Witness the tale of Bablu, who is forced into Launda Naach, just like his murdered father. To what lengths will he go to avenge the wrongs that the powerful Singhs have bestowed on him and his family?
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30. Bhagya Lakshmi (2021)
Web series · Hindi · 1 season · U/A 13+ · Soap · IMDb 3.4 (503 votes)
TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Hailing from a middle-class family, Lakshmi’s life is upended when she realises that her marriage to Rishi Oberoi, an industrialist’s son, is a sham to keep his death at bay.
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