Delhi Crime Season 3 Review: A Gritty Return, But With Mixed Beats

Nov 13, 2025 · 6 views

Delhi Crime 3 Review – Shefali Shah Returns in a Powerful, Uneven Season

‘Delhi Crime 3’ X review: Fans praise Shefali Shah-Huma Qureshi series for highlighting ‘harsh realities faced by women’

🔍 What’s the Story This Season?

The third season of the Emmy-winning series returns with Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, this time investigating a vast human-trafficking network. The investigation begins with the discovery of a cargo of young girls, and leads the team into a labyrinth of exploitation, cross-border trades and silent terror. Dazzlerr - Connecting Talent+3Firstpost+3Indiatimes+3

Joining the cast is Huma Qureshi playing the chilling antagonist "Badi Didi" — the mastermind behind the trafficking rackets. OTTPlay+2Bollywood Hungama+2

✅ The Highlights

  • Shefali Shah returns with quiet authority, anchoring the series with emotional depth and moral clarity. The Indian Express+1

  • Huma Qureshi’s villainous presence brings fresh energy. The new threat feels scary and grounded, making the stakes feel real. OTTPlay+1

  • The subject matter is urgent — human-trafficking isn’t glamorised, the show retains its gritty realism and keeps you unsettled. Firstpost

  • The expansion of scope: instead of just one case, the story now spans a larger network, making it feel like a bigger challenge for the team. Dazzlerr - Connecting Talent+1

⚠️ The Flaws

  • Some critics say the writing struggles under the weight of the plot. Too many threads, and some moments rely on telling rather than showing — the classic “show, don’t tell” rule gets broken. Outlook India

  • At times the pace slows, or the emotional impact is diluted because of the sheer scale of the case.

  • While the cast is strong, the script doesn’t always give all characters enough room to breathe; some arcs feel under-explored.

📌 Final Verdict

If you’re a fan of the series and appreciate hard-hitting crime dramas rooted in real societal issues, Delhi Crime Season 3 is compelling. It stays true to what the franchise does best: exposing dark crimes, showing human cost, and giving you characters you care about. The performances and premise are strong.

However, don’t go in expecting a flawless season. The ambition is high, which is a plus — but with that comes complexity that sometimes bogs things down. On balance: worth watching, but maybe not the crispest of the trilogy.

Rating: 3-out-of-5 stars (or equivalent in your site rating system) — as one notable reviewer put it: “gripping and taut as ever” but not without its narrative stumbles. The Indian Express

🎯 Who Should Watch It / Who Might Skip

Watch it if you:

  • enjoy gritty Indian crime dramas

  • have seen Seasons 1 & 2 of Delhi Crime and want to continue the journey

  • want a series that tackles real issues with performances to match

Skip or wait for later if you:

  • prefer light or escapist entertainment — this is heavy and emotionally taxing

  • don’t have the patience for slower build-ups or complex investigations

  • haven’t watched the earlier seasons and want to start fresh (you might miss some continuity)

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Delhi Crime 3, Netflix India, Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi, Indian Web Series, Crime Drama Review, Human Trafficking Series