Archika Khurana of Times of India rated the series 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating "Whether you're a fan of investigative journalism narratives or gripping crime dramas, Crime Beat offers an engaging watch—filled with tension, ambition, and the harsh realities of chasing the truth."Read at source
Crime Beat 2025 
Synopsis
Crime Beat
The story follows Abhishek Sinha, a rookie journalist navigating the competitive field of crime reporting. His investigation takes a new turn when he uncovers information about the possible return of a fugitive gangster to India. As he pursues the lead, he works with law enforcement and encounters the complex intersections of crime, politics, and media. Along the way, he faces ethical challenges, professional ambitions, and the risks associated with exposing hidden truths.
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
- Release
- 21 Feb 2025
- Language
- Hindi
Cast & crew
Saqib Saleem Cast 
Rahul Bhat Cast 
Sai Tamhankar Cast DA Danish Husain Cast GA Gaurav Dwivedi Atul 
Sudhir Mishra Director SU Sudhir Mishra Director SA Sanjeev Kaul Director RA Rajiv Ramesh Agarwal Producer MA Manju Ramesh Agarwal Producer AR Arvind Kumar Agarwal Producer JO Joel Crasto Composer UM Umesh Gupta Editor Reviews
Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Critics' consensus
Mixed
Across 6 available source-linked Indian-media reviews for Crime Beat, reception is mixed. The 4 scored reviews average 55/100.
Best forViewers looking for thriller and crime in Hindi cinema.
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Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in called it "A compulsively conspiratorial show"Read at source
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the series a 3 out of 5 rating, noting "Saqib Saleem holds the fort with confidence in this series.Read at source
Sumit Rajguru of Times Now gave the series a 2 out of 5 rating, describing it as "a decent web series that has predictable twists and average performances.Read at source
Troy Ribeiro of Free Press Journal found the series "competent, well-acted, and atmospheric," but felt it lacked lasting impact.Read at source
Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost rated the series 2.5 out of 5 stars, commenting "Saqib Salim and Saba Azad reunite for a middling take on journalism and sensationalism."Read at source
Details
Technical specs
- Release date
- 21 Feb 2025
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
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