Shubhra Gupta's top five OTT series of 2025 highlight a strong year for crime dramas, with 'Paatal Lok 2' and 'Family Man 3' among the notable mentions. While 'Paatal Lok 2' is praised for its continued intrigue and strong performances, particularly from Jaideep Ahlawat, 'Family Man 3' sees Manoj Bajpayee return as Srikant Verma facing new adversaries. The article notes a prevalence of crime thrillers across streamers, with a select few managing to innovate within the genre.