‘Criminal Justice’ Returns For Fourth Run In India: “It’s Hard To Underestimate What This Show Did For Our Brand,” Says Disney+ Hotstar Content Chief

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EXCLUSIVE: Disney+ Hotstar isn’t done with the Criminal Justice franchise just yet — in fact, it might only just be getting started.

We can reveal the streamer has ordered a fourth season of the Hindi-language series, which is from Applause Entertainment and was originally based on the 2008 BBC series of the same name.

Peter Moffat’s British show went to two seasons, but Gaurav Banerjee, Disney+ Hotstar’s Head of Content for Disney+ Hotstar and HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, and his team have now taking the Indian show well beyond that point. You can watch a teaser trailer for the fourth season here. “This is a pretty special moment because it marks five years of the Hotstar Specials journey, which launched in 2019,” he said. “Criminal Justice was our first big fiction series, and it is fantastic to see the franchise become stronger and continue to get critical acclaim and consumer love.” Pankaj Tripathi will return as lawyer Madhav Mishra in a new story, though other casting details are remaining under wraps.

Banerjee said a “large part” of the shoot is completed and that “lots of the original characters will come back.” Furthermore, it will feature “some powerhouse casting who have been part of the world before.” Banerjee said the season would reinforce the evolution of the Mishra character, who called the “anchor” of the show. “Everyone wants to root for him, and you can always trust him to finally do the right thing,” he added.