Positives:
Negatives:
P. S - This somehow reminded me of DQ's "Salute" but with an actual ending.
- Just six episodes of ~30 minutes each. The length is almost the same as a regular Malayalam film.
- The presentation of the case and its procedural elements. The cops are regular people (not some superheroes), and the developments in the plot have a real-time feel to it.
- The performances are solid overall. This is definitely one of the better Aju Varghese efforts in recent times. I also liked the performances of supporting cast (Zhinz Shan, Lal, Navas Vallikunnu, and Sanju Sanichen especially). Given it's a procedural, the female characters are less impactful.
- Hesham's score is an important ingedient. Be it in bringing urgency, subtly underlining some of its lighter moments, and keeping us invested in the details.
- The visual style strikes a balance between being an out-and-out investigation thriller and a family drama.
Negatives:
- The writing, while detailed, is pretty ordinary for a crime thriller with not many surprises. It's clearly the direction that has elevated it to a better space.
- The last couple of episodes feel like they were stretched (just a bit) to accommodate additional suspense, even when we know the inevitable conclusion.
P. S - This somehow reminded me of DQ's "Salute" but with an actual ending.