MUMBAI: A plethora of dramas, nail biting events on Indian television and edge of the seat action – Star World has done it again with Crime Time. The channel that is known for airing the most popular, critically acclaimed and star-studded shows on television now introduces the grittiest stories of crime, back to back every Saturday from 8 PM onwards with its all new slot.
When it comes to the crime genre, no one can be satiated with just one episode. In keeping with this sentiment, Star World through Crime Time announces a steady line-up of the best crime series to feed the audiences’ love for binge. Now, with three continuous hours of action-packed, suspense filled shows, Saturdays will never be left for viewers to spend hours choosing the series they want to watch.
There is more. Understanding the audiences’ love for crime and thriller shows, Star World is all set to take the excitement quotient up by extending its Crime Time offerings to digital platforms and on-ground as well.
In a bid to engage with fans in this process, the channel will put viewers in detectives’ shoes and help them solve virtual murder mysteries across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter by dropping clues on Star World’s digital handles across these platforms. On-ground, the opportunity will be far more thrilling as the channel associates with Mystery Rooms – A Real Life Escape Experience, across Andheri West - Mumbai, Rajouri Garden - Delhi and Indira Nagar - Bangalore to provide fans a chance to experience the Ultimate Escape Adventure on 18th and 19th May at these outlets. Star World and Mystery Rooms together opens up the avenue for every crime-thriller enthusiast to visit and experience it in real time regardless of one being a contest participant. So just walk in and channelize your inner detective at the right place.
On the programming front, the line-up kick-started on 20th April withSeason 6 of Blacklist that followsa wanted fugitive Raymond Reddington who mysteriously surrenders himself to the FBI and offers to help them in capturing deadly criminals. But why does he want to work to work only with new recruit, Elizabeth Keen? Starring James Spader of Avengers: Age of Ultron fame, Megan Boone, Ryan Eggold among others, the Emmy award winning series
Next in line is Season 2 of procedural drama 9-1-1 by Ryan Murphy and his dream team. Fast-paced and complete with drama, the series explores the lives and careers of first responders -- including police officers, paramedics and firefighters - individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save others. The cast comprises of stellar actors – Black Panther fame Angela Bassett, Hollywood’s famed Jennifer Love Hewitt, Peter Krause known for his role in Six Feet Under among others part of a huge ensemble. The series will hit the small screen on 1st June.
Following suit is the longest running, most loved series from the Crime genre – Criminal Minds. As Season 13 of the series makes its way to Indian television, the show promises to leave viewers on tenterhooks with just the right amount of tension, apprehension and action from 13th July onwards.
Don’t forget to tune-in to Star World for the best in Crime every Saturday @ 8 PM for all the hair-rising excitement and action!
