2025's Top Thrillers: Paatal Lok 2, Dabba Cartel Dominate OTT with High Ratings

• 2025 was a landmark year for crime thrillers on OTT, captivating audiences with dark societal narratives.
• Paatal Lok Season 2 (Prime Video, IMDb 8.2) led the pack, featuring Jaideep Ahlawat and exploring North-East mysteries.
• Other top series included Black, White & Grey: Love Kills (Sony LIV, IMDb 8.0) and Black Warrant (Netflix, IMDb 7.9).
• The Waking of a Nation (Sony LIV, IMDb 7.6), Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix, IMDb 7.5), and Dabba Cartel (Netflix, IMDb 7.1) also garnered high praise.
• These shows were lauded by critics and audiences for their compelling stories, strong acting, and fearless portrayal of realities.

Why It Matters: 2025 saw a surge in high-rated crime thrillers like Paatal Lok 2 and Dabba Cartel on OTT platforms.