Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Delhi Crime Season 3 Praised as 'Raw and Relevant' by Viewers
A new season of the show about police solving crimes is out, and people are talking about it online!
The main police officer, Vartika, played by Shefali Shah, is back.
This season deals with very difficult topics like human trafficking, where people are moved and forced to work against their will, and also covers child abuse and other serious problems.
Another actress, Huma Qureshi, plays a villain who is part of this trafficking network, and many viewers are impressed with her acting, saying she made the bad character seem very scary and real.
People like that the show feels very real and talks about important issues.
While many are praising the actors for their great performances, some viewers mentioned that the story itself might have some parts that could be better.
Delhi Crime Season 3, starring Shefali Shah and Huma Qureshi, is now streaming on Netflix.
The latest season tackles serious issues including human trafficking, child abuse, and forced marriages.
Netizens are praising the show for being 'raw and relevant' with realistic portrayals.
Shefali Shah's performance as the lead investigator and Huma Qureshi's portrayal of a villain are receiving significant acclaim.
While performances are lauded, some viewers noted that the season, though powerful, has its flaws.
- Who
- Shefali Shah as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi and her team, investigating a human trafficking case.
- What
- Delhi Crime Season 3, focusing on issues like child and girls trafficking, killing of newborn girls, forced marriages, and beggar gangs.
- When
- Premiered on November 13.
- Where
- The investigation takes place in Delhi, with the case involving trafficking across states and potentially national borders.
- Why
- To highlight serious societal issues and bring perpetrators of human trafficking and abuse to justice.
Criticisms
Praise
Overall Season Quality
Criticisms
Some viewers noted that while the season is powerful and explores serious issues, it is not without flaws.
Praise
Netizens are calling the season 'dark, raw and relevant', highlighting its exploration of human trafficking and child abuse with realism.
Performances
Criticisms
While generally praised, one review mentioned that some sub-plots might feel underdeveloped or dialogue could be direct.
Praise
Shefali Shah is described as 'exceptional', and Huma Qureshi is lauded for a 'phenomenal', 'chilling', and 'layered' performance as a villain, praised for her skill and ability to portray darkness without overacting or clichés.
- Show Name
- Delhi Crime
- Season
- 3
- Streaming Platform
- Netflix
- Release Date
- November 13
- Lead Actors
- Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang
- Genre
- Crime Drama
Sources
Delhi Crime season 3: Release date, time and what’s new in the story
Emmy or no Emmy, ‘Delhi Crime’ is an incredible show-Shefali Shah - Telegraph India
Delhi Crime Season 3 Review: Shefali Shah Is As Good As Ever, Huma Qureshi Is Rock Solid
'Delhi Crime Season 3' Explores the Dark Nexus of Trafficking and Power
‘Delhi Crime’ season 3 review: Huma Qureshi’s monstrous villain steals the show
What is the Baby Falak case? Shefali Shah’s Delhi Crime season 3 dives deeper into the city-haunting mystery
Delhi Crime Season 3 Ending Explained: DCP Vartika VS Badi Didi; Who Dies In Final Scene?
Delhi Crime 3 review: Shefali Shah show returns, as gripping and taut as ever
Delhi Crime Season 3 OTT release date: Shefali Shah returns with Netflix’s most hard-hitting case yet
Delhi Crime Season 3 X reviews: Netizens hail Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi’s performances, call the series ‘dark, raw, relevant’
