It wasn’t Panchayat Season 4, Squid Game 3, or even The Royals. The most-watched streaming original series of 2025 (so far) in India is Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, as per the latest Ormax Media report. With a staggering 27.7 million views, the courtroom drama surpassed all expectations and topped the charts.
Set against a tense legal backdrop, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter follows Dr Raj Nagpal, who is arrested for the murder of his girlfriend Roshni. The twist? It happens right after an explosive argument at his daughter’s birthday party—and Raj’s estranged wife Anju is the first to find him holding Roshni’s lifeless body.
As the plot thickens, lawyer Madhav Mishra, played by the ever-reliable Pankaj Tripathi, steps in to defend Raj. What follows is a gripping courtroom battle between Mishra and public prosecutor Lekha Agastya, unraveling secrets, unmasking suspects, and testing loyalties in a case that’s far more layered than it first appears.
Joining Tripathi in this intense drama are Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Khushboo Atre, among others. The ensemble cast and razor-sharp writing have struck a chord with audiences across the country.
Here’s how the top 5 most-watched streaming originals of 2025 stack up, according to Ormax:
Criminal Justice: A Family Matter – 27.7 million views
Ek Badnaam Aashram – 27.1 million views
Panchayat Season 4 – 23.8 million views
Paatal Lok Season 2 – 16.8 million views
Squid Game Season 3 – 16.5 million views
What makes Criminal Justice such a standout? It’s the perfect mix of emotional stakes, mystery, and courtroom intrigue. With Madhav Mishra at its center, the show delivers drama that feels grounded, intense, and deeply human—making it India’s undisputed streaming hit of the year so far.
