The series is targeted towards the male audience. The typical gangster world merged with daddy issues and racy scenes. The emphasis is more on BJs than the story. Manly men are attractive to women, so women may find Rana's character desirable. But except him all other characters are bland, one dimensional. With that I mean, all others have only one trait and they drag the story around it, with BJs, and doggy styles and occassional throw of Cowgirl position for portraying "true love" scenes. As a woman it felt crass and derogatory to have been bombarded with the same scene over and over. Each and every supporting character is obsessed with their peepee. They talk about it, slur about it, dream about it. What a waste of such a talented pool of actors. From north and south they brought in the best acting powerhouses and yet, they created a story about- wait, what was the story? Ah, daddy issues.
Rana has daddy issues. Big deal. Thats the whole story. Rana hates his father and his father doesn't hate him for that. Its not as mind blowing as it was portrayed in the trailer. Rana's dad is a drunk neglectful father and Rana blames him for everything. That is all.
There are child abuse references. There is Rana's youngest bro who has been sexually abused when he was five. But his character and his storyline is more about decorative purposes. The end result of his character is still somehow about Rana. How does it impact him? Nah, not explored. Its only rage which has always been justified as Rana is a level headed boss-man.
The series is a remake of a Hollywood series but lacks the gravity of the storyline it carries. Moreover the cultural differences make it harder for us audience to relate to. For Indian audience to showcase a neglectful father who comes back is seldom as relatable as a junkie mother. And the series has both such characters. And then throw in some crass cuss words without any boundaries, in a Hyderabadi accent. It just doesn't leave a lasting impression.
Overall, I think Rana's character has potential to pull the series. His dad, well, not so much. The other characters are decorative set pieces. The only thing that I actually liked is the relationship he has with his wife (and children). I dream to have that sort of partnership in future. Which is also a living nightmare. For every woman who dreams about a brooding handsome Byronic ganglord, this series is like a reality check because these men are very much lost in their mess. The series chose style over substance. (Rather sex over substance). Having watched better erotic thrillers like She (Netflix) and Taj: Divided by blood (Zee5) recently, this series felt underwhelming.
Rana has daddy issues. Big deal. Thats the whole story. Rana hates his father and his father doesn't hate him for that. Its not as mind blowing as it was portrayed in the trailer. Rana's dad is a drunk neglectful father and Rana blames him for everything. That is all.
There are child abuse references. There is Rana's youngest bro who has been sexually abused when he was five. But his character and his storyline is more about decorative purposes. The end result of his character is still somehow about Rana. How does it impact him? Nah, not explored. Its only rage which has always been justified as Rana is a level headed boss-man.
The series is a remake of a Hollywood series but lacks the gravity of the storyline it carries. Moreover the cultural differences make it harder for us audience to relate to. For Indian audience to showcase a neglectful father who comes back is seldom as relatable as a junkie mother. And the series has both such characters. And then throw in some crass cuss words without any boundaries, in a Hyderabadi accent. It just doesn't leave a lasting impression.
Overall, I think Rana's character has potential to pull the series. His dad, well, not so much. The other characters are decorative set pieces. The only thing that I actually liked is the relationship he has with his wife (and children). I dream to have that sort of partnership in future. Which is also a living nightmare. For every woman who dreams about a brooding handsome Byronic ganglord, this series is like a reality check because these men are very much lost in their mess. The series chose style over substance. (Rather sex over substance). Having watched better erotic thrillers like She (Netflix) and Taj: Divided by blood (Zee5) recently, this series felt underwhelming.