''Crime and Justice Lagos'' is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original

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, Ibrahim Jammal, Margaret Osuome, Paul Adams,

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, Ejiroghene Jyro Asagba, Femi Durojaiye, and Makinde Adeniran. ''Crime and Justice Lagos'' is a spin-off from the Crime and Justice series franchise co-produced by

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Plot

''Crime and Justice Lagos'' revolves around the activities of the fictional Serious and Special Crimes Unit working in

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Cast

as Kelechi Farasin * Ibrahim Jammal as Danladi Dikko * Margaret Osuome as Simi * Paul Adams *

as Dr. Aggy * Ejiroghene Jyro Asagba * Femi Durojaiye as DSP Jangfa * Makinde Adeniran * William Benson as Femi Biboye

Episode

Each episode is released weekly, every Thursday on Showmax starting from 8 December 2022.

Season 1 (2022-23)

Production and release

The series executive producer is

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, with the help of producer Eustace Okwechime, co-producer Kola Munis, and director Mak 'Kusare. Crime and Justice Lagos was set in the formal capital of

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and released on

on 8 December 2022, with the official premiere being held at Genesis Cinema, Maryland Lagos on December 6. In attendance at the premiere, were the cast, other Nollywood actors, and the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. Busola Tejumola. Dr. Busola Tejumola at the official premiere, described the show, saying “ is unlike any other Nigerian Original we have put out. We’ve created a crime series that captures the pulse of the city – from its glitzy clubs to its grimy ghettos – through the lens of law enforcement agents tasked with keeping its citizens safe. Each episode mirrors real crime stories that audiences will connect with and will give them a lot to ponder about." Opeoluwa Filani, General Manager of Showmax Nigeria, says “the series demonstrates the streaming service’s commitment to telling authentic African stories.”

Reception

Critical and audience response

Crime and Justice Lagos has received favourable reviews from the public and critics. According to

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writer Shola-Adido Oladotun, wrote “With a stellar lineup of incredible talents and a promising concept, Crime and Justice Lagos reminds us of The Third Eye; a crime drama series aired on NTA from 1990-1993, starring veteran actor

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” and said “The six-part series has so much potential to push Nollywood producers to explore other uncommon genres in the industry.”

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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