Criminal Justice: A Family Matter

Well I'm not a person who watch much movies or series as it look kinda boring to me but I thought to give a try to this series when the season 3 was released tab mene dekhna start Kiya tha from season 1 in every season 7th episode me pta chl jata tha ki kya hua hoga kon culprit hoga and I thought the same for season 4 too in 7th episode I was clear who is the real culprit but to my shock in episode 8 pasa hi palat gya I started to thought I'm a detective I should make my career in it but lol if I become a detective or criminal lawyer I know meri vajah se koi masum hi jail jayega the story was too good But the time for episode delivery I swear I want to make a time machine so that I can watch all the episodes but I know I can't so I have to wait that's why I didn't give 10 stars but 8 stars for the story,performance & the climax. Give it a try it's a must watch.

People who are giving it a reduced rating because of the launch timeline are actually cooked.

They have forgotten to wait for things and those who are saying that "difficult to stay invested in this release schedule" don't really know how to actually WATCH a creation.

Watch an episode go out have a life discuss it with your friends and the art comes alive.

Now coming on the main point of series, it is beautifully written.

Madhav mishra "WINNING" yet again.

The trifecta of the lawyer makes things interesting and difficult to guess.

Acting performances are top notch form all the artists except a few slip ups here and there which are covered very well by others so it's difficult for a normal eye to point out the exact moments.

As a long-time fan of Criminal Justice, I was genuinely looking forward to this new season, especially after how well the previous ones handled complex legal dramas and human emotions. The earlier seasons had a gripping narrative, and one of the most endearing aspects was Madhav Mishra's relationship with his wife. Their dynamic brought a touch of warmth and realism that balanced the intensity of the cases. It felt natural, relatable, and added emotional depth to the story.

Unfortunately, this new season completely loses that charm.

Rather than maintaining the organic chemistry between Madhav and his wife, the writers have now made her a part of the investigation team which is hard to digest !. Her involvement in the legal proceedings feels forced, and the dialogues between them lack the natural flow they once had. What used to be light-hearted banter and emotional support has now turned into awkward, overly scripted conversations that just don't land.

The magic is missing.

This season also struggles with pacing and engagement. The plot feels stretched, and the storytelling doesn't pack the same punch. There's a noticeable dip in both tension and entertainment value. Scenes that should be thrilling or thought-provoking end up feeling like filler.

And then there's the release strategy by Hotstar-honestly, it's ridiculous. Releasing one episode per week for a show that doesn't build weekly anticipation just ruins the viewing experience. It breaks the momentum and makes it hard to stay invested. This might work for some high-budget global series, but for a legal drama that thrives on tight storytelling and continuity, it just doesn't work.

In short, this season feels like a missed opportunity. What once was a strong and engaging legal drama now feels like it's trying too hard in all the wrong places. I hope future seasons bring back the grounded storytelling and character depth that made Criminal Justice so compelling in the first place.

6.5/10 - Rather disappointing, frankly

What an absolute letdown this turned out to be. Having thoroughly enjoyed the earlier seasons, particularly that cracking first series with Vikrant Massey, I was rather looking forward to Madhav Mishra's return. Regrettably, this fourth outing feels decidedly past its sell-by date.

Tripathi remains competent enough, though one can't help but notice he's simply going through the motions now. Those tedious domestic scenes with his wife and brother-in-law? Utterly repetitive. We've seen this song and dance twice over, and frankly, it's wearing rather thin.

The central mystery - supposedly the show's bread and butter - is stretched thinner than a politician's promise. What could have been a tight four-episode affair has been unnecessarily bloated into a meandering slog. The pacing is absolutely dreadful; revelations are doled out with all the urgency of a Sunday afternoon stroll.

Where the original series crackled with genuine tension and social commentary that felt organic, this feels manufactured and formulaic. The courtroom scenes lack bite, the family dynamics feel stale, and the whole affair reeks of a series that's outstayed its welcome.

Time to call it quits, I'd say. Some things are best left at their peak.

Climex totally caught me off guard. I didn't see that coming. Though it felt little slow, I really enjoyed it. Some subplots can be slightly predictable. The legal drama feels so real, and Pankaj Tripathi as Madhav Mishra is absolutely brilliant. He brings such a calm but sharp energy to every scene. What I liked most is that it wasn't predictable. Just when I thought I figured something out, the story took a different turn. The characters were interesting, and the pacing kept me engaged throughout. Overall, Climex was a solid watch. Not overhyped, just smart storytelling with the right amount of thrill.