Highly Anticipated Return: Criminal Justice Season 4 premiered on May 29, 2025, on JioHotstar, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of Pankaj Tripathi as advocate Madhav Mishra in a new murder mystery.
Limited Episode Release: Only 3 episodes were released initially, with new episodes scheduled to drop every Thursday, disappointing viewers who expected a full season for binge-watching.
Pankaj Tripathi Applauded: Despite the release format backlash, fans unanimously praised Pankaj Tripathi’s performance, calling it "excellent" and saying he carried the show effortlessly once again.
Outrage on X (formerly Twitter): Many fans expressed frustration online, calling the limited release “annoying” and criticizing JioHotstar for killing the binge-watch experience.
Fan Reactions Go Viral: Tweets like “Only 3 episodes?? Absolutely annoying” and “This will spoil all joy” reflected the collective disappointment across social media.
Call for Full Release: Several users urged the makers to drop all episodes at once, arguing that weekly formats are outdated in the OTT era.
Praise for Plot Build-Up: While frustrated, fans admitted the storyline is engaging and expressed excitement about how the mystery will unfold in coming episodes.
Series Overview: Directed by Rohan Sippy, Season 4 follows a murder case involving surgeon Raj Nagpal (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) and his affair with nurse Roshni (Asha Negi), who ends up dead.
Madhav Mishra Returns to Investigate: As Raj is arrested, Madhav Mishra steps in to unravel the truth, setting the stage for a gripping legal thriller ahead.