The third season of the acclaimed web series Delhi Crime has finally arrived, and it's based on a shocking true story that will leave you hooked. The series, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, is inspired by the infamous "Link" case, a gruesome murder that took place in Delhi's affluent areas.
For those looking to revisit the world of Madam Sir, the show is available exclusively on Netflix. Director Tanuj Chopra made a point to note that while the show benefits from continuity, Season 3 is designed to stand on its own, telling a self-contained story that viewers can jump into without having watched the previous two seasons. delhi crime season 3 based on link
In January 2012, a severely injured two-year-old girl was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi by a 14-year-old girl claiming to be her mother. Hospital staff named the infant "Falak" (meaning "sky"). The third season of the acclaimed web series
Shefali Shah reportedly does most of her acting in Season 3 through silence. The link praises a seven-minute monologue in episode 4 where Vartika explains to a junior officer why the law is not neutral—using only the example of a broken streetlight in a poor colony. Director Tanuj Chopra made a point to note
“The first season asked, ‘How did this happen?’ The second asked, ‘Why does it keep happening?’ This third season asks, ‘Who decides what a crime even is?’”
However, some critics felt the season didn't reach the heights of its predecessors. The Hindu noted that while Shah and Qureshi's performances were brilliant, the season itself was somewhat "underwhelming". Cinema Express echoed a similar sentiment, stating that the franchise was "losing its edge" and that this season "mostly functions as a drab cat-and-mouse chase".
Showrunner Richie Mehta said in a quote attached to the link (translated from a Hindi interview):