Best Crime Thriller Film – Romantic films typically trend on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video during Valentine’s Day, but this time, crime and investigation stories have taken over. Audiences are now more interested in murder mysteries and espionage than chocolates and roses.
1. Daldal – Prime Video
This series, which depicts the hustle and bustle of Mumbai and the darkness that lurks behind it, is a powerful one. Bhumi Pednekar plays DCP Rita Ferreira, hunting down a ruthless serial killer. If you enjoy psychological thrillers, don’t miss this one.
Trending globally and winning hearts, #BhumiSatishPednekar opens up about the emotional journey of #Daldal now being hailed as one of the most successful and binge-worthy series thanking audiences for embracing the story and Rita with warmth and honesty. pic.twitter.com/odnhtYcSfx
— Bollywood Life (@bollywood_life) February 10, 2026
2. The Family Man Season 3 – Prime Video
Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) is back! This series, revolving around the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is a perfect blend of international politics and espionage. People are loving Srikant’s “middle-class” espionage more than romance this Valentine’s Day.
Watched #Taskaree the new @netflix show
Really interesting, how the mafia operates by corrupting and scaring the people you can’t imagine.
Also, tells how one honest person can challenge the whole system.
A non-political post, any resemblance would be a mere coincidence. pic.twitter.com/hqUT25Vbvi
— Immi Can (@IHameedQ) January 28, 2026
3. Ground Zero – Netflix
This Emraan Hashmi-starrer series takes you into the world of the brave officers of the Indian Customs Service. This spine-chilling tale of the fight against international smuggling and trafficking is a thrilling read.
Watched #Taskaree the new @netflix show
Really interesting, how the mafia operates by corrupting and scaring the people you can’t imagine.
Also, tells how one honest person can challenge the whole system.
A non-political post, any resemblance would be a mere coincidence. pic.twitter.com/hqUT25Vbvi
— Immi Can (@IHameedQ) January 28, 2026
4. Cheekatilo – Prime Video
This film by Shobhita Dhulipala is a treat for thriller lovers. When a journalist uncovers the past through a podcast, the truth that emerges is terrifying.
Watched #Cheekatilo on OTT and I honestly couldn’t take my eyes off #SobhitaDhulipala. Her screen presence is magnetic, we really need to see much more of her on screen!
🙏🏻🙌🏻✨ pic.twitter.com/SPIBvlOmoT— Upala KBR ❤ (@upalakbr999) February 2, 2026
5. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich – Netflix
This docu-series exposes the horrifying truth of real life. This story of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and the struggles of his victims will make you think that reality can be far scarier than fiction.
Stories from survivors reveal how Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth, power, and influential enablers to carry out multiple acts of abuse. Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, coming to Netflix 27 May. pic.twitter.com/JocLXP63OE
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) May 13, 2020
This Valentine’s Week, trends show that audiences no longer want just “happy endings,” but stories that engage and engage their minds. So what are you looking forward to this weekend? A candlelit dinner or a gripping crime thriller?









