Janaawar – The Beast Within

Abhishek Srivastava of Moneycontrol gave it 3 out of 5, describing the series as "raw, uneven but engaging," acknowledging its flaws in execution but crediting its exploration of caste and morality for elevating it beyond a routine thriller.

Arpita Sarkar of OTTPlay rated the show 3 out of 5 and observed that it delivered a "predictable tale of haunting crime, humanity, and survival," praising Arora’s acting but suggesting the writing left little room for surprise.

Pritinanda Behera of India Today rated the series 3.5 out of 5 and described Janaawar: The Beast Within as a gripping crime drama that interweaves suspense with the realities of caste and identity in small-town India.

A reviewer from Scroll.in remarked that "Bhuvan Arora, who is usually cast in supporting roles, turns out an efficient performance as the dedicated cop."

Sreeparna Sengupta from The Times of India rated the series 3 out of 5 stars, writing that "This crime-thriller series keeps the intrigue going but falters in places".

Troy Ribeiro of The Free Press Journal wrote that "this is not the beast that will devour you, but it will nibble at your curiosity until you’ve clicked through all episodes.

Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost gave it 3 out of 5 emphasizing Arora’s performance as the most impressive aspect, describing the series as an atmospheric whodunit that stood out despite familiar tropes.