Netflix's factual crime drama Delhi Crime has become a firm favourite among crime enthusiasts, with viewers hailing the International Emmy-winning series as a masterpiece tailor-made for fans of Line of Duty.
A Gripping Dramatisation of a Harrowing True Story
Delhi Crime arrived on Netflix in 2019 as a gripping dramatisation of the police investigation to track down those responsible for the Nirbhaya case, better known as the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder case. The appalling sexual assault and murder of physical therapy student Jyoti Singh sent shockwaves around the globe, igniting widespread protests throughout India.
The series features Shefali Shah as officer Vartika Chaturvedi, Mirzapur star Rajesh Tailang as Inspector Bhupendra Singh, The Life of Pi's Adil Hussain as Kumar Vijay, and Tenet and Beecham House star Denzil Smith as ADDL. CP Vishal Chaturvedi.
International Emmy-Winning Success
The seven-part series made history in 2020 as the first Indian production to scoop an International Emmy Award. Its runaway success spawned two further seasons, yet its debut outing continues to be celebrated as one of the finest crime dramas ever to grace our screens.
On Reddit, viewers have drawn comparisons between the series and acclaimed shows such as Line of Duty, Unbelievable, Broadchurch, Marcella, Mare of Easttown, and True Detective.
Overwhelming Praise from Viewers
Audiences have showered Delhi Crime with glowing reviews on IMDb. One viewer headed up their 10/10 review with: "A breathtaking crime series. A true masterpiece! Pure poetry." They went on to add: "This was by far one of the best crime series I've seen."
A second reviewer declared in their top-tier review: "Can't be missed. One of the best crime series." A third viewer gave it a 9/10 rating, writing: "So gripping and acting is just wow." They added: "Thanks Netflix for focusing on Quality over quantity. Watch it, You will love it!"
Another enthusiastic reviewer posted: "The acting is superb, the pace is intense. Its waaaay better then most of the crime dramas out there. I highly recommend it."
Where to Watch
Delhi Crime is available to stream on Netflix right now.
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