If Pritam And Pedro kept you hooked with its quirky storytelling, crime, humour and those weird little unexpected turns, you’re probably looking for another series that gives the same type of rush. Indian OTT platforms don’t really run out of binge-able titles that mix suspense, action, comedy and characters you actually remember. Here are six must-watch shows that should end up on your watchlist, sooner rather than later.
The series stands out because it does that rare blend of crime, comedy, and fast-paced storytelling. It doesn’t just throw action at you. It keeps you invested with witty lines, engaging personalities, and plot twists that don’t feel “predictable” like at all.
If those are the bits you loved, then the shows below should probably match that same viewing vibe.
Before you get there, make sure you have watched every episode of Pritam and Pedro. The show balances humour with suspense well. This is why it became one of the more entertaining recent OTT releases.
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Manoj Bajpayee leads this critically acclaimed spy thriller, and it follows intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari. He is juggling high-risk national security missions and family duties all at once. This makes everything feel tense but also oddly relatable.
Both series are sort of a mix of serious things with these light-hearted bits. This will keep you hooked; sharp writing does that best part, and it never really lets viewers drift off.
Shahid Kapoor plays a gifted painter/artist who gets pulled into the counterfeit currency world. Afterwards, boom, it turns into this intense cat-and-mouse type of situation with law enforcement chasing him.
The whole show keeps throwing these unexpected turns at you, with morally complex characters that don’t feel simple at all.
Made by Raj & DK, it’s this retro-vibe crime comedy with gang wars, romance, and humour. This is all collided in a fictional town filled with oddball personalities.
People who like quirky crime dramas and characters. This actually sticks in your head.
A murder happens inside a residential society, and suddenly everyone’s life. This gets turned upside down in this mystery comedy featuring Sunil Grover.
Each episode brings fresh suspects and those “What?” twists.
A bunch of strangers decide to join hands to rob a corrupt politician. This turns into a clever heist with comedy, revenge, and these weird unexpected developments.
The show moves fast so you can end up finishing it over a weekend.
Konkona Sen Sharma and Manoj Bajpayee lead this dark comedy thriller. Here murder, deception and mistaken identities kind of snowball into pure chaos.
This is an oddball type of storytelling, plus the layered characters. Hence, it makes each episode unpredictable in a way that feels deliberate.
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If Pritam and Pedro left you wanting more quirky crime dramas with plenty of humour and suspense. Here are a few OTT series that are excellent choices. Whether you enjoy espionage thrillers, murder mysteries, heist dramas or dark comedies, each show offers something unique while delivering the kind of engaging storytelling that keeps viewers hooked until the very end.