Review of Criminal Justice Season 4: The guy and his wife are often the two main suspects in a homicide involving a man’s mistress. Criminal Justice Season 4: A Family Matter likewise follows this narrative. However, the narrative must provide more than a cliché when the guy and his wife are portrayed by the gifted Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Surveen Chawla, together with Pankaj Tripathi. Fortunately for filmmaker Rohan Sippy, Criminal Justice’s fourth installment is a seasoned murder mystery.

Madhav Mishra (Pankaj Tripathi) is prepared to accept a prestigious new corporate legal position at the start of the series, only to find out that his greatest quality is that he is not a fancy person. With Pankaj Tripathi’s trademark “humblespeak” and a likeability that is exclusive to the actor, Madhav Mishra is an “ordinary man.”

But when he chooses to defend a well-known client in a case involving Dr. Raj Nagpal, who comes from the highest echelons of Mumbai’s high-rise world, his fancy new career is put in jeopardy. In order to avoid his “aam aadmi wala chehra celebrity lagne lagega,” Madhav is instructed to abandon the lawsuit. It’s difficult not to see this as a playful nod to the several “aam aadmis” that Pankaj Tripathi has portrayed on television.

In the meanwhile, Dr. Raj Nagpal (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) has been placed under custody on suspicion of killing nurse Roshni Saluja (Asha Negi), his mistress. Ira, Roshni’s daughter with Asperger syndrome, was also under his care. A day after Ira’s birthday, Roshni was discovered dead in Raj’s arms. Of course, Raj is the center of attention.

In a bizarre turn of events, Anju (Surveen Chawla), Raj’s estranged wife, becomes involved in the well-known murder trial as well. One is forced to go closer to the edge of their seat as the prosecution and defense peel this glass onion layer by layer over the course of eight episodes.

Naturally, one may feel comfortable making predictions about the series’ conclusion as it draws to a close. Madhav Mishra, the main character, is thought to win the case in the end. He does. However, Madhav loses even when he is at his best. A satisfying twist marks the conclusion of the novel, bringing to light hints that were obvious from the beginning but may have gone unnoticed by unwary spectators.

Three clear strengths of Criminal Justice Season 4 are Surveen Chawla, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Pankaj Tripathi. Rohan Sippy, the director, has made good use of all three. It is tough not to cheer for Madhav Mishra because of Pankaj Tripathi’s inherent appeal. The tragic story is made funnier by the actor’s clever one-liners, which are delivered in his distinctive style. It would be unreasonable to expect anything different from Madhav Mishra, who is not a fresh character. But it seems that Pankaj Tripathi is using up all of his “aam aadmi” identities. Watching him alter his mind would be both necessary and entertaining.

Dr. Raj is portrayed by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub with ease. Whether the defense seeks to defend Raj or the prosecution interrogate him, his eyes give him a feeling of plausibility. Particularly remarkable and tragic is the actor’s interaction with his on-screen daughter when she pays him a visit in prison; it’s delicate but powerful. The enigmatic Anju, played well by Surveen Chawla. The actress is gradually growing used to the thriller genre, and it’s time for her acting abilities to be more widely recognized. Surveen plays all of Anju’s emotions with remarkable sincerity, whether she must project an air of aloof sophistication or suffers an unsettling breakdown.

Despite having a talented cast, the show’s writers, Harman Wadala, Sandeep Jain, and Sameer Mishra, have done a fantastic job of keeping viewers interested with the narrative. If the audience had known more about Asha Negi’s personality, it would have been better. However, Criminal Justice is a compelling watch because of its logical storyline and sufficient narrative twists. One particular element, however, becomes impossible to overlook.

This season’s slogan is “A Family Matter.” To make sure that this is remembered, the authors have taken extra care. Two familial subplots contribute far less to the play than the main emphasis of the drama, which is Raj and Anju’s family issue, which requires our immediate attention. Madhav Mishra employs Barka Singh’s persona. Mita Vashisht portrays her mother, who joins the case as a defense lawyer. The mother and daughter joke about it a little, but it doesn’t really advance the story. Playing the devil’s advocate and ignoring this, however, is simple. However, the intriguing subplot that Kalyanee Mulay plays as Superintendent Gauri—who must look into the case with her ex-husband—is only titillating and adds nothing to the program other than a little sluggishness.

Despite this, the narrative of Criminal Justice’s fourth installment is compelling. A fresh thread is revealed just when you believe you know who murdered Roshni. Despite not adding anything novel to the thriller/murder mystery genre, the program is captivating to watch and keeps viewers interested.