Criminal Justice Season 4 Review: Pankaj Tripathi’s Courtroom Thriller Returns With a Sinister Family Secret

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When a high-profile murder shakes up Mumbai’s elite circles, it’s never just about who held the knife; it’s about why and who has the most to lose. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter wastes no time throwing us into a web of betrayal, deceit, and blurred moral lines. With only three episodes out on Disney+ Hotstar, the tension is already sky-high, and the suspects are painfully close to home.

A respected doctor. His estranged wife. A murdered mistress. And in the middle of it all? Madhav Mishra is our unlikely hero with unpredictable moves but razor-sharp instincts. Played once again by the ever-reliable Pankaj Tripathi, Madhav walks into a courtroom already steeped in secrets. And with every new testimony, the line between guilt and innocence grows thinner.

This time, justice isn’t just complicated—it’s too personal. 

Plot – A Murder, a Marriage, and a Messy Truth

Season 4 plunges into a tangled murder investigation that begins with the death of Roshni Saluja (Asha Negi), a nurse found dead in the apartment of Dr. Raj Nagpal (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub). Raj, a respected doctor and father to a teenage daughter with autism, is immediately arrested, and his connection with the victim quickly stirs suspicion. But the more the investigation unfolds, the more the story unravels into something far more layered.

Enter Anju (Surveen Chawla), Raj’s estranged wife, who becomes an equally critical piece of the puzzle. What started as a whodunit begins to feel like a courtroom drama that dissects broken relationships, privilege, and buried secrets.

And just when we think Madhav Mishra (Pankaj Tripathi) has moved on from his dusty chambers to a posh new corporate law job, he’s pulled right back into the kind of messy, morally grey case he does best. Once again, it’s not just about winning, it’s about doing what’s right, even if it means losing a little along the way.

Performances – The Trio That Holds the Case Together

Let’s be honest, Pankaj Tripathi is the heartbeat of this series. Madhav Mishra feels like a familiar friend at this point, and Tripathi continues to bring depth, humour, and humility to a role he has clearly mastered. His simple expressions, sharp courtroom lines, and that unshakeable calm in the face of chaos make it all look effortless. That said, we’d love to see him challenge himself with a different kind of character in future seasons.

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Dr. Raj is another standout. His portrayal is restrained, believable, and quietly intense. There’s a sense of real grief, guilt, and confusion in his body language that keeps us questioning: Is he innocent or just good at pretending? His scenes with his on-screen daughter are among the most emotionally raw moments so far.

Surveen Chawla deserves a special mention for her performance as Anju. Her portrayal of a woman walking the fine line between pain and composure is both powerful and nuanced. Whether she’s putting up a brave front or letting her guard down, Surveen carries the emotional weight of her character with striking sincerity. The thriller genre really suits her, and it’s about time more people noticed.

Final Verdict – Watch, Wait, and Wonder

Three episodes in, and Criminal Justice: A Family Matter already feels like one of the stronger instalments in the franchise. The writing by Harman Wadala, Sandeep Jain, and Sameer Mishra keeps us invested, even if some subplots don’t land with full impact. Yes, a few side characters and their arcs feel a bit left out, but the central narrative, the murder, the courtroom drama, and the emotional undercurrents remain gripping.

There’s still much more to uncover, and with five episodes left, we’re excited to see where the show takes us. Will the trial twist again? Can Madhav Mishra outwit the system once more? All eyes are now on next Thursday.

Until then, Criminal Justice fans—buckle up, because this family matter is far from resolved.

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