Co-created by Power showrunner Courtney A. Kemp, Nemesis delivers classic Michael Mann-style crime television: an unyielding, obsessive LAPD detective (Matthew Law) locked in an escalating mental chess match with an impeccably suave master thief (Y’lan Noel).It blurs the line between law and crime, showing how two brilliant tacticians on opposite sides of the law inevitably begin tearing their personal lives apart in pursuit of one another.
If you loved the high-stakes tactical heists, LAPD underworld politics, and psychological rivalry of Nemesis, here are 8 of the best cat-and-mouse crime sagas and heist dramas streaming on Netflix in India with Hindi audio.
1. Crooks
- Format: 2 Seasons (Ongoing)
- Audio: German (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 9.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Charly, a retired Berlin safe-cracker living a quiet life with his family, is forced out of retirement to crack an impossible safe containing a priceless historic coin. When the job goes catastrophically wrong, he must team up with Joseph, a driver for a Vienna crime family, on a cross-border run while being pursued by Serbian hitmen and Berlin clans.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
Crooks provides the exact gritty European heist energy that pairs with Nemesis. It combines tactical vault-cracking expertise with frantic escape sequences, multi-gang turf wars, and high-velocity shootouts.
2. Lupin
- Format: 3 Parts (Ongoing)
- Audio: French (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 9/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Inspired by the fictional exploits of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief Assane Diop (Omar Sy) sets out to avenge his late father, who was framed for a diamond necklace theft by a wealthy, corrupt patriarch. Operating right under the noses of the Paris police, Assane executes daring high-profile thefts using disguises, sleight of hand, and meticulous planning.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
Like Coltrane Wilder in Nemesis, Assane Diop is charismatic, hyper-intelligent, and always several moves ahead of the detectives tracking him. It captures the pure joy of watching a master thief outsmart high-security systems and arrogant law enforcement officers.
3. Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)
- Format: 5 Parts (Complete)
- Audio: Spanish (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 9/10
The Narrative Parallel:
A criminal mastermind known as “The Professor” recruits eight specialists with code names based on cities to carry out a multi-day siege on the Royal Mint of Spain, printing billions of euros while negotiating with Inspector Raquel Murillo.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
This is the modern benchmark for cat-and-mouse heist thrillers. The dynamic between the Professor anticipating every police tactic and the lead inspector trying to predict his next move mirrors the intense tactical warfare seen in Nemesis.
4. Gangs of Galicia (Clanes)
- Format: 1 Season (7 Episodes)
- Audio: Spanish (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 8.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Ana, an ambitious Madrid lawyer, relocates to the small coastal town of Cambados after discovering her murdered father led a double life. To uncover the truth, she infiltrates the legal defense team of Daniel Padín, the charismatic heir running a major Galician cartel.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
It shares the same moral ambiguity and dangerous attraction between opposites as Nemesis. The series balances cartel distribution logistics with intense courtroom maneuvers and undercover surveillance.
5. Narcos
- Format: 3 Seasons (Complete)
- Audio: English/Spanish (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 9/10
The Narrative Parallel:
DEA agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy are deployed to Colombia to track down and dismantle the multi-billion-dollar cocaine empire of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel, battling institutional bribery and brutal militia violence.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
If your favorite part of Nemesis was the toll of obsession on the law enforcement team, Narcos chronicles the relentless, grinding cost of chasing high-value criminal targets who control the surrounding ecosystem.
6. Peaky Blinders
- Format: 6 Seasons (Complete)
- Audio: English (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 8.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
In post-WWI Birmingham, Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) leads the Peaky Blinders crime syndicate, turning illegal racetrack betting and arms theft into an international business empire while fighting off relentless police inspectors and rival Italian and Jewish mobs.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
Tommy Shelby’s calculating tactical brilliance matches the strategic preparation seen in top-tier crime fiction. The stylish cinematography, sharp suits, and high-stakes criminal expansion make it essential viewing.
7. S.W.A.T.
- Format: 8 Seasons
- Audio: English (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 8/10
The Narrative Parallel:
Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), a born-and-bred Los Angeles native and former Marine, is tasked with leading a specialized tactical unit acting as the final stop in LAPD law enforcement, balancing his loyalty to the streets with his duty to the badge.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
S.W.A.T. offers pure, high-octane Los Angeles police tactical action. If you enjoyed the tactical breach sequences, armed suspect standoffs, and LAPD precinct dynamics in Nemesis, this series delivers rapid-fire episodic action.
8. Berlin
- Format: 1 Season (Season 2 Confirmed)
- Audio: Spanish (Original), Hindi Dubbed
- Match for Nemesis Fans: 7.5/10
The Narrative Parallel:
A prequel spinoff to Money Heist, the series follows the hedonistic thief Berlin (Pedro Alonso) as he gathers a skilled crew in Paris to pull off an ambitious €44 million jewel heist from an underground auction house in a single night.
Why Fans of Nemesis Will Love It:
It leans into the romanticized, stylish side of high-end thievery. The meticulous planning of subterranean tunnel excavations and diversion tactics makes it a breezy, fun companion to more serious heist procedurals.
Suggested Watching Plan
- For the closest match in tactical heist execution and underworld chases: Start with Crooks.
- For a suave, brilliant thief who outsmarts every investigator: Queue up Lupin.
- For the ultimate battle of wits between a detective and a mastermind: Watch Money Heist.
