TV series Dev showcases stories inspired from real life events. It is a fictionalised investigative thriller that plunges viewers into the world of Dev Burman, a detective who is an enigma. It is available on JioHotstar.

Shekhar Homes is an adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic Sherlock Holmes. This one is in the sleepy town of Lonpur, Bengal, during the early 1990s. It can be watched on JioHotstar

This Amazon Prime Video series is about a young, troubled female private investigator who gets thrown into a world where she has to fathom the unfathomable on her way to self-discovery.

Starring Shah Rukh Khan, this one is a classic. Raj, a small-time private detective, desperate for a big break, gets drawn into a political conspiracy when he is hired to rescue a hostage. Although not much of a detective angle, it's still a decent watch.

When a high-profile murder case lands on his desk, Samrat is tasked with solving a complex mystery involving a wealthy family, multiple suspects, and a web of deceit. It is available on Zee5.

Agent Vinod sets out on a secret mission to find the reason behind the death of Rajan, his colleague. However, terror strikes when he unfolds an even bigger conspiracy. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (Naveen Polishetty) is a small-time private detective with big dreams. All is going well, until his life takes a turn when he stumbles upon a mysterious case involving the murder of a young woman. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

Bobby, played by Vidya Balan, is an aspiring private detective living in Hyderabad. Despite facing numerous challenges and judgements from those around her, she is determined to make a name for herself in the world of detective work. 

1993's Byomkesh Bakshi is a classic Indian show that takes us back to ’40s Calcutta and introduces us to the memorable Byomkesh Bakshi, a sharp and brilliant private detective. It can be watched on YouTube.

Available on Zee5, Agent Raghav is the story of a brilliant and unconventional detective working for the Crime Branch. With his sharp intellect and unorthodox methods, he easily tackles complex criminal cases,

Private Investigator on JioHotstar is about Raffe Roy Choudhary, a 21-year-old first-year Criminology student, who is extremely enthusiastic towards the happenings, crimes around him.

Karamchand, available on YouTube, ruled television in the 80s and received critical acclaim for its humour and clever writing. Pankaj Kapur’s memorable portrayal of the detective established it as a beloved series in Indian television history.