# Delhi Crime (2019–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/delhi-crime/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 94/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Richie Mehta |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 3 (18 episodes) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | India |

## Quick answer

Delhi Crime (2019–present) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Richie Mehta, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (94%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.5/10), TMDB fan (88%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

The first Indian programme to win the International Emmy for Best Drama Series — a harrowing, meticulously crafted police procedural elevated by Shefali Shah's towering central performance.

## Synopsis

Deputy Commissioner Vartika Chaturvedi leads a Delhi police team racing to solve a single horrific case each season, beginning with the 2012 gang rape that shook the nation. A procedural of uncommon patience and moral weight, it watches justice being pursued through bureaucracy, exhaustion and grief.

## Cast

Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Adil Hussain

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Delhi Crime worth watching?**
Yes — Delhi Crime earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 94%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.5/10, TMDB fan 88%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). The first Indian programme to win the International Emmy for Best Drama Series — a harrowing, meticulously crafted police procedural elevated by Shefali Shah's towering central performance.

**Why is Delhi Crime so highly rated?**
Delhi Crime scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 94/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. The first Indian programme to win the International Emmy for Best Drama Series — a harrowing, meticulously crafted police procedural elevated by Shefali Shah's towering central performance. See the full breakdown on the Delhi Crime series page.

**Is Delhi Crime on Prime Video?**
No — Delhi Crime is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Delhi Crime on Netflix?**
Yes — Delhi Crime is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Delhi Crime come out?**
Delhi Crime first aired in 2019 and is still running (2019–present). Created by Richie Mehta; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Delhi Crime are there?**
Delhi Crime has 3 seasons across 18 episodes (2019–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Delhi Crime?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Delhi Crime’s 18 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Delhi Crime?**
Delhi Crime streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Delhi Crime?**
Delhi Crime stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Adil Hussain. Created by Richie Mehta.

**How many episodes are in Delhi Crime?**
Delhi Crime has 18 episodes across 3 seasons (2019–present).

**What is Delhi Crime about?**
Deputy Commissioner Vartika Chaturvedi leads a Delhi police team racing to solve a single horrific case each season, beginning with the 2012 gang rape that shook the nation. A procedural of uncommon patience and moral weight, it watches justice being pursued through bureaucracy, exhaustion and grief.

**Who created Delhi Crime?**
Delhi Crime was created by Richie Mehta. It is a crime, drama, thriller series from India, primarily in Hindi.

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