Asur is a mythological thriller series that became hugely popular when it streamed its first season in 2020. Now after a wait of almost 3 years, the show has dropped its 2nd season on Jio Cinema. Starring Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, and others in lead roles, the series is directed by Oni Sen. The story revolves around the Asur which involves logic and superstitious beliefs.
However, if you have finished watching the 2nd season of Asur and are looking for a similar web series to watch online, we have a list for you. Here is the list of crime thriller web series similar to Asur streaming on OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, and Jio Cinema. The list includes Shahid Kapoor’s Farzi, Manoj Bajpyaee’s The Family Man, and Sonakshi Sinha’s Dahaad.
1. Farzi
About the show: Farzi is a crime thriller that follows the story of an artist called Sunny and how he manages to create and release the perfect fake currency notes into the market with the help of his friend Firoz.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.4/10
- Starring- Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime-50 minutes to 1 hour
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Stellar Performances combined with Raj and DK’s smart storytelling and direction.
2. Sacred Games
About the show: This mythological thriller revolves around a cop who is trying to save the city of dreams from a planned incident that will change its existence.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
- Starring- Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui & others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 16
- Runtime-50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Plenty of impressive sequences of the police officer and a dreadful gangster as a part of this gripping storyline.
3. The Family Man
About the show: The series is based on a senior intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari who tries to balance his profession and personal life in the middle of nationwide threats.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.7/10
- Starring- Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi & others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 19
- Runtime-45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Manoj Bajpayee’s performance combined with the sarcastic humor makes the series thoroughly entertaining.
4. Breathe
About the show: Kabir, a talented but unconventional Crime Branch officer, pieces together seemingly unrelated deaths to identify an unlikely suspect- Danny.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 8.3/10
- Starring- R. Madhavan, Amit Sadh & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime-45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Tells the story of everyday men who are faced with extraordinary circumstances.
5. Delhi Crime
About the show: Based on the Nirbhaya Case, Delhi Crime follows the Delhi Police Investigation into the finding of the men who perpetrated the crime.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 8.5/10
- Starring- Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal & others
- Seasons- 2
- Episodes- 12
- Runtime-50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- If you are a fan of web series based on real incidents that hit close to home, you will like this one.
6. Scoop
About the show: A journalist’s life takes a 360 because of the very system that made her who she is. Will she fight or will she concede?
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 7.6/10
- Starring- Karishma Tanna, Harman Baweja & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 6
- Runtime- 1 hour
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Powerful retelling of a real-life crime putting the spotlight on media and the mafia.
7. Dahaad
About the show: The series follows the investigation of mass suicide cases where women are found dead in public washrooms. As the research continues, police officer Aditi Bhati realizes that the deaths are not suicides but the work of a serial killer.
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating- 7.5/10
- Starring- Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Verma & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime-55 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The treatment is similar to Asur, so you will like it if you liked Asur.
8. Candy
About the show: The audience is taken through the lives of a school teacher and a police officer who collaborate to investigate and find out the murderer of a student Mehul.
- Streaming on- Voot
- IMDb Rating- 8.3/10
- Starring- Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 8
- Runtime-39 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- An edge-of-the-seat thriller with a gripping storyline.
9. Bard of Blood
About the show: The story follows the life of ex-IIW officer Kabir Anand who is called by his senior on a mission to save 4 intelligence officers grabbed in Quetta.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 6.7/10
- Starring- Emran Hashmi, Vineet Singh & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 7
- Runtime-45 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Filled with twists and turns, Emraan Hashmi’s performance is worth watching.
10. Criminal Justice
About the show: Aditya who is a cab driver is trapped in the murder case of a woman passenger. What happens next forms the crux of the story.
- Streaming on- Disney+Hotstar
- IMDb Rating- 8.1/10
- Starring- Vikrant Massey, Pankaj Tripathi & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 10
- Runtime-50 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- Vikrant Massey carries the show on his shoulders and it is one of Pankaj Tripathi’s best.
11. Typewriter
About the show: A haunted house and an old book stir the imaginations of young wannabe ghost hunters, but when a new family moves to town, the home’s buried secrets resurface.
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- IMDb Rating- 6.5/10
- Starring- Aarna Sharma, Aaryansh Malviya & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 5
- Runtime-48 minutes
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- There are lots of suspenseful moments as well as frightening bloody scenes that result in death.
12. Matsya Kaand
About the show: The story of conman Matsya Thada who intelligently manages to escape from law enforcement after indulging in all sorts of crimes.
- Streaming on- MX Player
- IMDb Rating- 8.8/10
- Starring- Ravi Dubey, Madhur Mittal & others
- Seasons- 1
- Episodes- 11
- Runtime-N/A
- Language- Hindi
Reason to watch- The plot has back-to-back climactic sequences.
So, these are 12 thriller web series that you will love if you liked watching Asur Seasons 1 and 2.
How many have you already watched? Which ones are next on your binge-watch list?
Do let us know in the comments section below.
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