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every GenZ has watched Stranger Things, while millennials have binged Friends, Gossip Girl, Breaking Bad and more. From Bridgerton to Squid Game, Netflix shows enjoy a massive fanbase worldwide. But have you ever wondered what the underrated series have in store for you? If you’re done watching just the popular and overhyped dramas, brace yourself for unexpected twists, dark humour, and pure entertainment. Here’s a list of the most underrated shows on Netflix that you’ll regret not watching sooner. P.S: Thank us later!Kohhra
Kohrra is a one-season Hindi and Punjabi crime thriller featuring Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti. Set against the backdrop of rural Punjab, it revolves around the murder of an NRI groom just before his wedding. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried family secrets and social tensions come to the surface.
Khakee
Khakee: The Bihar Chapter stars Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary and Ashutosh Rana. It currently has one season. Inspired by real-life events, the series follows an honest IPS officer battling crime, politics and corruption in Bihar during the early 2000s. It offers a gritty look at law enforcement.
Killer Soup
Killer Soup is a dark crime comedy starring Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sen Sharma. The story follows a woman dreaming of opening her own restaurant, whose ambitions spiral into a series of bizarre murders. The show stands out for its sharp satire, twisted humour and Bajpayee’s dual performance.
Shetland
Shetland is a long-running British crime drama with over seven seasons, originally starring Douglas Henshall and later Ashley Jensen. Set in the remote Shetland Islands, the show follows complex murder investigations that disrupt a small, close-knit community, blending atmospheric visuals with strong character-driven storytelling.
Fauda
Fauda is an Israeli action thriller with four seasons, led by Lior Raz. The series follows an undercover counter-terrorism unit operating in high-risk missions. Known for its realism, it portrays the emotional and moral costs faced by both sides of the conflict.
Mindhunter
Mindhunter, starring Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany and Anna Torv, ran for two seasons. Based on real events, it chronicles FBI agents who interview serial killers to understand their psychology, marking the early days of criminal profiling and delving deep into the minds of notorious criminals.
A Killer’s Paradox
A Killer’s Paradox is a Korean crime thriller starring Choi Woo-shik and Son Suk-ku. The story centres on an ordinary man who accidentally kills a person. "When one accidental killing leads to another, an average college student finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective."
The Sinner
The Sinner is a psychological crime drama spanning four seasons, with Bill Pullman in the lead. Each season focuses on a different case, exploring why seemingly normal people commit violent crimes, with a strong emphasis on psychological depth rather than traditional whodunits.
Bodies
Bodies is a one-season sci-fi crime thriller starring Shira Haas and Stephen Graham. The series follows four detectives across different time periods investigating the same murder. It seamlessly weaves together time travel, political intrigue and mystery into a complex narrative.
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