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Update on this now that we finished watching it. The rating, it's still 3/5. May be. The finale was definitely good.

Not impatiently looking forward to next season like some others (Severance on Apple TV for example) and even if it's gets canceled I won't feel bad. The show won so many awards but may be it's not for me. :disappointed

Sunflower - Season 2 (Hindi)



Ever since watched the season 1 last year, I have been waiting for the next instalment of this quirky murder mystery.

Season 2 picks up from where the previous season had ended. Although this was good, it somehow felt something was missing. Some of them were over acting and few situations/instances were being repeated. Sunil was as always pretty good but other than that it was just average.

Rating - 3/5 (Zee5). Recommended if you have watched Season 1, else skip it.

The Silent Service - Amazon Prime

It is an Alt History, Political Thriller series focussed on US - Japan relationship especially in terms of Nuclear Disarmament and the politics behind the security treaty. While it is supposed to be alt history, but in the current context, you actually feel, the scenarios depicted could definitely happen.

I'm even more amazed to learn that the series is adapted from a Manga which originally came out in the 90s and sold 25 million copies!

Our graphical novels/ comics were focussed on Chacha Chaudhry and Sabu in the 90s and currently focussed on Chotta Bheem!
Spoiler Alert - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silent_Service

Rating - 4/5, IMDB - 7.7

SHŌGUN: LIMITED SERIES

Platform: Disney Hotstar
Genre: Drama, War

Just stumbled upon "Shogun," an engaging new take on James Clavell's 1975 bestseller, and wow, does it set the bar high!

It's got all the makings of a classic. Two episodes in, this is what the show does well:

• The acting is stellar. With a cast that fits their roles, every scene is charged with emotion and depth.
• The writing is excellent – the dialogues, the script, it's all meticulously crafted with no room for complacency.
• The visuals are a feast for the eyes. From the breathtaking CGI to the set designs, it's clear no expense was spared in bringing this world to life.
• Attention to detail is really good. The costumes, the language, and even the historically accurate (and funny!) hairstyles all add layers of authenticity.
• The politico-religious intrigue is perfect, keeping drama enthusiasts on the edge of their couch.
• And Hiroyuki Sanada as the lead? Brilliant.

It's only the first 2 episodes, but I'm waiting for the next one. For anyone who loves getting lost in a richly woven period narrative, "Shogun" is a must-watch.

A heads-up, though – a good chunk of the show is in Japanese, meaning subtitles are a must. It requires your 100% attention. My advice is to save it for a night when you can really dive in, maybe a relaxed Friday night or Saturday, so you can fully appreciate the showmanship without worrying about waking up early the following day.

Rating: 10/10

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth on Netflix.

This case truly exploded when it shot into the limelight back in 2015. I remember how the media went into an overdrive and "breaking news" was dished out, a dime a dozen! My uncle, who at the time used to reside in the same lane as Marlow House (the Mukerjea residence in Worli, Mumbai) had a front-row seat to the madness that ensued.

Even after such hoopla, the reality is that the case is still winding it's way through the lower courts. The prosecution hasn't been able to provide any concrete evidence and hence, all accused are today out on bail.

The circumstantial evidence is however heavily stacked against Indrani and the rest of the accused; though that is of negligible value in legal context.

The limited series (4 episodes) does a decent job of piecing together a timeline of this case and introducing the viewers to the horrendously dysfunctional characters; virtually all of them seem like nutcases to be honest. All characters driving their own agenda throughout their lives, all the while with a semblance of sophistication and presence in high-society circles. It would be foolish to think that this series would provide any surprises than what is already available in public domain.

P.s. Indrani does seems creepy every time she appears on screen though.

Rating: 3.5/5

Maamla legal Hai.

Rarely these days Netflix brings such gems. Stellar star cast, made by tvf team who are known for creating good ones. 8 breezy episodes with a good dose of some dark humor as well. Ending was done in a way this can be taken as a limited series or get renewed for another season. I hope it's renewed. We need such gems.

There are abuses when you least expect it so watch with care.

3 episodes down, 5/5 or 10/10 for me too!

Really intriguing show and agree with the detailing done on every aspect. It feels authentic, not fake at all. If you are someone who enjoys details this show is a must. Even the title credit CGI is incredible.

P.S. It's on Hulu/FX too.

Obliterated - 4/5

A special ops team high on drugs & alcohol have a job to secure a nuclear weapon. Raunchy, silly, action packed, very entertaining. Will remind of the movie Hangover. And lots of nudity too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MNfBHFhnNs

Poachers on Amazon Prime

Heard a lot of good things about this series, so gave it a go. Its a good watch and things are kept pretty realistic. All actors have done a decent job. Except for a few over the top scenes which added no value(like delhi mob scene), rest of the series was pretty tight.

Some good CGI has been used, but even without them the effect would have been the same. Not sure if they were even required.

Rating: 3.5/5

Thanks for the recommendations. Added to the watch-list
Am waiting for all the episodes getting aired, will binge-watch :D

Waiting for all episodes to air.
I like to binge watch as with the weekly episode deal I often lose interest or forget due to so many things to watch.

Furies

It's a timepass underworld themed show on Netflix. Started of strong but then got messy in the middle. End was alright with a potential for season 2.

Rating - 3/5

Poachers
OTT : Amazon Prime
4/5

Firstly, this probably is the first OTT series that has 4 languages spoken naturally through the series (Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali and English) which makes the watch more pleasurable.

The story starts off slow and I was almost giving it up on the first episode but, later it picks up and reaches its peak crescendo from Episode 5-8 and it was absolutely gripping.

I was thinking why so much hassle over poaching but, then realized that Elephant poaching is a staggering $23 Billion per year. Damn, I never imagined that a pound of Ivory is $3000 worth and one large male elephant can fetch 250 pounds of Ivory that is $750K. Woah !!!

Anyways coming back to acting, the lady forest officer (Nimisha) was the main protagonist and she nailed it with her acting-she was rebellious, emotional and equally passionate. Fabulous acting.

Dibyendu is always a pleasure to watch.

And, a big fan of Roshan Matthews as well and he did a great job.

A must watch if you care about animals and wild life conservation as this series gives a lot of information about how things happen in this wild world.

I get you. Wish I had so much patience! I can do that if the series is average-ish (I am doing that for Halo on Paramount) but for Shogun I can't wait!:D

I had absolutely no idea that Grey's Anatomy still existed; until I saw this post pop-up on my Facebook feed today. I think my interest had waned, especially around Season 13 or so.

Nice to see a mention of a series based on our city. While I know about this for a very long time but, unfortunately never saw even a single episode of this much touted series.

Incidentally, the building used for the hospital shown in series is bang opposite to " Space Needle" in Downtown Seattle.

Here is the picture (taken by me on December 31st, 2023) of the same building from the back-side with the "Needle" in full glory behind. It was decked up in "T-mobile" who were the sponsors for the New Years Eve Fireworks. :)

I have read Shogun at least a dozen time over since the mid 80s. I am probably the biggest Shogun (book) fan on the forum. Even my handle came out of it.

I have seen the original TV adaptation of Shogun too, but I didn't think it made any justice, they changed it quite a bit. There were no sub-titles for Japanese dialogue too.

But the new TV adaptation... Holy Cow! It is so loyal to the book, leaving out only the parts that are too gross or too difficult to portray on the screen. It is just mind-blowing.

The one thing the first TV adaptation got right was the casting for Toranaga. It was Toshiro Mifune then, and Hiroyuki Sanada now. Who can complain... :D