Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Delhi Crime and more: Best cop dramas that should be on your binge watch list

Cop drama thrillers are slowly making a mark on the Indian OTT space. Navigating with the right facts, believable characters and a gripping storyline, cop dramas might be a tough genre to master, but there have been some fantastic ones available on the OTT space in the recent past. If you still haven't watched these, we suggest you take your pick today

Based on the brutal 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder, the series takes a closer look at the case that shook the entire nation and brought the government on its knees, eventually forcing it to take strict action. In the aftermath of the rape, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vartika Chaturvedi is bestowed with the responsibility of nabbing the culprits. In a world full of men, Vartika walks down a difficult path, as her personal anger on the horrific crime eggs her on to take some difficult decisions. Starring the ever so dependable, Shefali Shah and directed by Richie Mehta, the series is streaming on Netflix.

Revolving around the 2004 clash between upright IPS officer Amit Lodha and a local, ruthless mafia, Chandan, this action series stars Karan Tacker, Nikita Dutta, Ravi Kishan, Ashutosh Rana, Abhimanyu Singh and others. Director Neeraj Pandey brings moral and honest officer Amit Lodha to life in this series, while adding his own take on the real-life episode. The series, released last week is already garnering rave review from the audience. Streaming on Netflix.

As middle class cab driver Aditya gets ready to meet his friends after a rough day of work, an encounter with a rich, foul mouthed lady changes his life forever. Soon he finds himself falsely accused of her murder and as the world around him continues to move on, he stands as a lone warrior fighting a losing battle with a rigged system. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and Vishal Furi, this one stars Pankaj Tripathi, Vikrant Massey and Jackie Shroff in lead roles. Available on Disney + Hotstar.

On the eve of a sabbatical to take care of her family, Kasturi Dogra is shaken by a teen's disappearance and eventual murder in her small, sleepy town. A new cop comes to take her place and initially aloof, Kasturi soon joins hand with Angad Malik as the two enter a murky world, ruled by political agendas and beastly tales to nab the killers, all while battling their own personal demons. Set in the fictional town of Sironah in Himachal Pradesh, the series stars Raveena Tandon, Parambrata Chatterjee and Ashutosh Rana. Directed by Vinay Waikul, the show is streaming on Netflix.