There’s nothing like the excitement of unravelling the truth behind a mysterious (fictional) event. From piecing together a web of clues to being caught off-guard by a last-minute twist, it’s no wonder the mystery-thriller genre has long been loved by many.
If you’re looking for a mindbending series to sink your teeth into, here are six shows on Disney+ Hotstar you should check out.
1. ‘Grid’
A group of people attempt to track down a mysterious figure only known as “the Ghost”, who once saved mankind only to reappear 24 years later to help a serial killer.
Breathtaking twists and turns, countless cliffhangers, and an all-star cast feature in this South Korean series.
2. ’24 Japan’
For Shido Genba, the director of the Counter Terrorist Unit, fighting off highly skilled assassins is just another day at the office. He is tasked with a top-secret mission to protect a politician who could make history by being the first female prime minister if elected.
3. ‘Misty’
When a successful anchorwoman is accused of murdering her ex-lover, her estranged husband is forced to represent her despite their marital issues. The drama!
4. ‘Only Murders in the Building’
If you’re looking for something light-hearted, this one’s for you. After a suspicious death happens in their exclusive apartment building, three strangers – played by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short – go on a mission to unravel the truth, while documenting their adventure for their own true-crime podcast.
As the three work together to unravel the secrets behind the building while hiding their own secrets from one another, they soon come to realise a killer might be living among them.
5. ‘The X-Files’
From alien abductions to shapeshifting beasts, “The X-Files” follows two special agents from the FBI who have opposite beliefs in the existence of the paranormal, as they work together to navigate through some of the most mind-boggling cases.
Starring Golden Globe award-winners David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, all nine seasons of this smash hit show, along with its full-length feature films and six-episode event series, are sure to thrill and chill.
6. ‘Criminal Minds’
Follow an elite squad of FBI agents as they use behavioral analysis and profiling to get into the minds of those convicted of the most heinous crimes.
If you can’t get enough from 324 episodes of the original series, be sure to add its two spinoffs – “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour” and “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” – to your watch list.
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