After CID’s Success, Netflix Adds Crime Patrol to Its Roster – Streaming Date Inside
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Netflix is set to add Crime Patrol to its streaming lineup, following the success of CID. Anup Soni, the series host, along with the anthology that explores true crime stories, has gained significant recognition. The series will be available on Netflix starting March 17, 2025, having been accessible on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) since its inception.
Development and production
Crime Patrol, produced by Sony Entertainment Television, was developed by Subramanian S. Iyer. The subsequent seasons were produced by Optimystix Entertainment, while the initial season was developed and directed by Cinevistaas Limited. Anshuman Kishore Singh took on the role of showrunner, with the series set in Mumbai. The first two seasons feature episodes that run for 30 minutes, while the third season and beyond have episodes lasting 40 minutes.
This reality crime series, set in India, delves into detailed investigations of high-profile cases and the pursuit of justice against offenders. It dramatizes real-life criminal events, with Anup Soni narrating true accounts of kidnapping, murder, and harassment, while also proposing measures to prevent such crimes. The series serves as an educational tool, providing insights into the criminal landscape.
Longevity and broadcast history
Since its debut on May 9, 2003, Crime Patrol has maintained a presence on Indian television longer than any other reality crime series. The fifth season premiered on July 15, 2019. However, the sixth season was canceled due to low ratings after its final episode aired on January 22, 2023. The seventh season ran from July 10, 2023, to January 19, 2024, with the eighth season scheduled to air from June 16 to November 22, 2024.
Since June 2015, Crime Patrol has aimed not only to increase awareness regarding criminal activities but also to offer support to the victims highlighted in the program. In addition to Anup Soni, the show has featured various hosts, including Diwakar Pundir, Shakti Anand, Sakshi Tanwar, Sanjeev Tyagi, Nissar Khan, Manish Raj Sharma, Sonali Kulkarni, Divyanka Tripathi, Ashutosh Rana, Renuka Shahane, and Nakuul Mehta.
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