We’re all web series veterans now with the advent and penetration of OTT in our lives. All of us can pretty much form and express opinions on how web series must be created and what will make them successful in general. And we can guess some aspects that can lead to the downfall of a... Continue Reading →
Acceptance or nothing – breast cancer awareness done right
I’m never one to shy away from embracing the impact of TV shows or being vulnerable to their plotlines. But I guess we all underestimate the level of impact they can have, especially when it comes to imparting ideas and shaping public opinion over socially important aspects. Not getting into the political end of it... Continue Reading →
The Bold Type | Netflix
Women centric shows with woke, success oriented and romantic themes are naturally and wildly popular. The idea of young women being rebellious, beautiful and successful while living through heartbreaks and love interests in an urban setup is a time tested backdrop for a long web series. Throw in some political references here and there, some... Continue Reading →
Caught a Netflix show with a ruthlessly admirable script
We’d have different parameters to classifying a show/movie into our favourite list. While I have a couple of things I look for to categorize them, generally the ones that don’t flinch from executing ruthless, edgy scripts are my easy favourites. I’ve watched enough of them to begin predicting what happens next in most cases but... Continue Reading →
Peaky Blinders and the pattern | Netflix
I just finished one season of Peaky Blinders and it is quite amazing that I’ve stopped to write about it. It’s as addictive and engrossing as I expected it to be, and I’m just as in love with Thomas Shelby as is the complete ‘PFB’ fan base around the world. Most certainly, this is no... Continue Reading →
The Good Witch – the addictive comfort of a small town
A number of web series and movies are based on the idea of a small town and all kinds of emotional attachments it offers. The comfortable and selfless relationships, moderately significant twists and turns in life, the cosy feeling of togetherness in festivities where quite literally the entire town comes together – it’s all just... Continue Reading →
Jane the Virgin | Netflix
A classic that does not try too hard is just what we need for a steady supply of content for everyday leisurely binge. Jane the Virgin on Netflix with its heart warming narration and simple yet oh-so-effective making offers just that. When I started out, I did not expect much from the show but it... Continue Reading →
Netflix shows that took me through 2020
Well, I guess all of us have binged on Netflix or any other OTT, relying on them to a great extent to get us through this difficult year. Here’s the list of shows I have binged on and a small account of what I found best about it. The list is in the order of... Continue Reading →