Delhi Crime, a Netflix true crime drama based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder, has been hailed as one of the best crime series on television, drawing comparisons to Line of Duty. The seven-episode series, which premiered in 2019, dramatizes the police investigation into the brutal assault and killing of physiotherapy student Jyoti Singh, known as the Nirbhaya case.
Plot and Cast
The series features Shefali Shah as Officer Vartika Chaturvedi, Rajesh Tailang as Inspector Bhupendra Singh, Adil Hussain as Kumar Vijay, and Denzil Smith as ADDL. CP Vishal Chaturvedi. The show chronicles the intense manhunt for the perpetrators, which sparked widespread protests across India and global outrage.
Critical Acclaim and Awards
Delhi Crime made history in 2020 by becoming the first Indian production to win an International Emmy Award. The show's success led to two additional seasons, but the inaugural run remains widely regarded as a standout in the crime drama genre. On Reddit, viewers have compared it to acclaimed series such as Line of Duty, Unbelievable, Broadchurch, Marcella, Mare of Easttown, and True Detective.
Audience Reviews
IMDb reviews for Delhi Crime have been overwhelmingly positive. One viewer awarded a 10/10 rating, calling it "A breathtaking crime series. A true masterpiece! Pure poetry." They added, "This was by far one of the best crime series I've seen." Another top-rated review stated: "Can't be missed. One of the best crime series." A third viewer gave it 9/10, writing: "So gripping and acting is just wow. Thanks Netflix for focusing on Quality over quantity. Watch it, You will love it!" Another review noted: "The acting is superb, the pace is intense. Its waaaay better then most of the crime dramas out there. I highly recommend it."
Streaming Availability
Delhi Crime is currently streaming on Netflix. For support or advice on matters raised in the article, viewers can visit www.rapecrisis.org.uk, call the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line on 0808 500 2222, or chat online at 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk.
