Disney+Hotstar’s Criminal Justice Show has been the audience’s most favorite entertainment show.
And now, the makers are back with season 3 and the fans can’t wait to see yet another installment of this award-winning show.
Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the third season will focus on the Indian juvenile judicial and jail system.
The season will see Pankaj Tripathi return as one of the most loved characters of the show, Madhav Mishra.
As per reports, Gaurav Banerjee, President & Head – Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Star & Disney India said, “At Disney+ Hotstar we are committed to bringing powerful and category-defining stories to our viewers. Criminal Justice has been one of the most-watched Hotstar Specials series on Disney+ Hotstar and we are thrilled to bring yet another exciting chapter to our viewers. The second chapter of the series represented India by winning ‘Best Asian Drama’ at the Content Asia Awards 2021, continuing the legacy and promise to entertain audiences. The authenticity of the series speaks to our discerning viewers’ and has been lauded by many, season after season.”
Talking about the upcoming Criminal Justice Season 3 the lead actor in the series Pankaj said, “I am excited for the return of everyone’s favorite lawyer, Madhav Mishra, in Hotstar Specials Criminal Justice. It is a character that is very dear to me, simply because there’s a lot to learn from this role. There are shades to his personality that I appreciate, and his knowledge and wit are aspects of the character I aspire to imbibe in real life. In the third installment, the audiences will see more of his character.”
“We are excited to create the next chapter in this successful franchise with partners like Disney+ Hotstar and BBC Studios. In Season 3, we tackle a subject that has not been explored before. We take a look at the legal process for juveniles in India within a storyline that explores the stresses of modern urban relationships. We feel that this series will continue to push the viewers to question who is innocent and guilty, and, more importantly, how that punishment gets metered out,” said Sameer Nair, CEO of Applause Entertainment.
Sameer Gogate, General Manager – BBC Studios India shared, “We are delighted to see this BBC Studios series grow from strength to strength with a distinctly local flavor. Embarking on the production for season three demonstrates the immense potential of the Criminal Justice franchise to transcend geographical boundaries and touch the hearts of local Indian audiences. As we partner with Applause Entertainment for the third season, we hope that this season will continue to break new grounds for us.”
The production of the show will begin soon.