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From Paatal Lok to Farzi; explore the thrilling world of suspense with these 4 must-watch series on Prime Video

Check out the best suspense thriller shows on Amazon Prime Video for a gripping binge-watch session this weekend.

Reema Chhabda
Jan 27, 2024
Farzi-Paatal Lok
OTT platforms never stop surprising us, as they have an abundance of exceptional content that we can't stop binge-watching. There is constantly something fresh to watch on different OTT platforms, which have made our lives entertaining with several movies and TV shows. If you enjoy binge-watching suspenseful and intense dramas, then you are in for a treat, as we've compiled a list of the top 5 series on Amazon Prime Video that you should watch this weekend if you haven't already.

Farzi

A talented artist, Sunny (Shahid Kapoor), grows up to be angry at the world and its unethical ways. He is alone with his grandfather, Naanaji (Amol Palekar), and his only friend, Firoz (Bhuvan Arora). Sunny turns into a deadly scam artist by creating fake notes with his artistic painting abilities. While the ferocious task officer Michael Vedanayagam (Vijay Sethupathi) approaches, he becomes friends with counterfeit expert Megha Vyas (Raashii Khanna) to obtain information about police activities.What does the show offer?The action-packed criminal drama explores a menace that goes mostly unnoticed on screen but has the power to collapse the economy. The show is full of talented actors, including Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Bhuvan Arora, Kay Kay Menon, and Amol Palekar, which makes it more powerful.Also read: Liked Killer Soup? Here are 6 binge-worthy titles with top performance by Manoj Bajpayee and where to watch them on OTT

Paatal Lok

Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary (Jaideep Ahlawat) is given a high-profile attempt-murder case involving journalist Sanjeev Mehra (Neeraj Kabi) just when he has given up all chance of success in life. Hathi Ram searches for four criminals, Vishal Tyagi (Abhishek Banerjee), Tope Singh (Jagjeet Sandhu), Kabir M (Aasif Khan), and Cheeni (Mairembam Ronaldo Singh), perceiving an opportunity to improve both his personal and professional lives. He then descends a dark rabbit hole known as "paatal lok," or the underworld. But what is involved in this case? Will Hathi Ram be able to reach his lifelong goal of "swarg lok," or heaven?Watch Tejas, Expendables 4, Australian Open, Cubicles 3, and more on OTTplay, by subscribing to the Jhakaas monthly pack, which provides access to 22 OTTs at just ₹49 for the first month.What does the show offer?The plot of this gripping thriller series revolves around Tarun Tejpal's book, The Story of My Assassins, which details the five individuals who attempted to kill him. With a gripping plot, the show offers a talented ensemble including Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Kabi, Abhishek Banerjee, Jagjeet Sandhu, Aasif Khan, and Mairembam Ronaldo Singh.

Dahaad

In Mandawa, Rajasthan, sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati (Sonakshi Sinha) looks into a string of young women's murders in public bathrooms. When the number of homicide victims rises, Anjali, SHO Devi Prasad Singh (Gulshan Devaiah), and Inspector Kailash Parghi (Sohum Shah) begin to think that a horrific serial killer may be hiding around the corner. At first, the killings seemed to be suicides. Is Anand Sawnakar (Vijay Varma), a harmless man who teaches Hindi literature at a ladies' school, capable of committing the crimes even if the inquiry points to him?What does the show offer?It is a tense and compelling story without showing much blood, which is a common feature of most crime thriller TV shows. With Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah, and Vijay Varma, the show offers the best performances.
Breathe
Danny Mascarenhas, a football coach and seemingly content family man, has his world turned upside down when Josh, his son, gets critically ill and an organ transplant is the only treatment left. Madhavan plays Danny Mascarenhas. On the other side, Inspector Kabir Sawant (Amit Sadh) is struggling to accept the loss of his daughter and his divorced wife. But Kabir manages to divert his attention when several organ donors are killed. The puzzle he is assembling points towards an unexpected criminal.What does the show offer?The action scenes, which are choreographed by Aejaz Gulab, are the most captivating aspect of Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2, aside from the actors.Also read: OTT movie releases this week: From Animal, Sam Bahadur to Agent - Must-watch movies this weekendShare
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