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Tandav review: Saif's silly show has the subtlety of a lathi to the kneecap
By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2021 07:26 PM IST
- Tandav review: Hokey and ham-fisted, Saif Ali Khan's sophomore streaming show is a major step down from Sacred Games.
The Stand review: Sprawling Stephen King adaptation collapses under its own weight
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 07:30 PM IST
The Stand review: Featuring a stellar cast and high production values, the new Stephen King adaptation goes off-book, and ends up resembling a Walking Dead spin-off that never made it to the air.
Your Honor review: Objection Milord! Bryan Cranston’s new show is an inferior copy of Breaking Bad
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 12:22 PM IST
Your Honor review: It’s a bit odd that Bryan Cranston chose to make his TV comeback with this, considering its similarities to the legendary Breaking Bad.
The Crown season 4 review: All hail Emma Corrin, scene-stealer as Princess Diana in the finest season of Netflix’s lavish show
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2020 06:07 PM IST
The Crown season 4 review: Newcomer Emma Corrin delivers a star-making performance as Princess Diana, in the finest season of Netflix’s most lavish show.
Aashram Chapter 2 review: Bobby Deol needs to rethink his choices after this shockingly amateurish series
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON NOV 11, 2020 03:25 PM IST
Aashram Chapter 2 The Dark Side review: After Race 3, Housefull 4, Class of 83 and this, Bobby Deol needs to sit down and rethink his choices. This is pure, unadulterated torture -- a show that disrespects its own audience.
The Queen’s Gambit review: Enthralling and elegant, Netflix delivers one of the best shows of 2020
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON NOV 01, 2020 06:11 PM IST
The Queen’s Gambit review: Featuring a stunning central performance by Anya Taylor-Joy, impeccable attention to period detail and a gripping plot, the new Netflix miniseries makes all the right moves.
A Suitable Boy review: Mira Nair’s unsuitable adaptation is partially redeemed by Ishaan Khatter, Tabu
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2020 09:27 AM IST
A Suitable Boy review: An astonishing cast, led by Ishaan Khatter, Tabu and Tanya Maniktala, struggles to make the most of minimal screentime and a mediocre script in Mira Nair’s unsuitable adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel.
Lovecraft Country review: A radical new show is here to rule HBO’s fantasy roster
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2020 02:21 PM IST
Lovecraft Country review: HBO continues its fabulous run with fantasy programming, and pushes the boundaries of what TV can be. Lovecraft Country is spectacular, thought-provoking entertainment.
The Comey Rule review: Brendan Gleeson is chilling as Donald Trump, in brave but biased political drama
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2020 06:44 PM IST
The Comey Rule review: It’s so unfair that the Americans get to watch Brendan Gleeson’s performance as Donald Trump, while we had to settle for Vivek Oberoi as PM Narendra Modi.
Tehran review: From the writer of Fauda, thrilling spy series is another win for Apple TV+
By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON OCT 02, 2020 03:03 PM IST
Tehran review: Thrillingly plotted, empathetically told, and with the intelligence to handle volatile political themes with care, the new spy series from the writer of Fauda is another win for Apple TV+.
The Boys season 2 review: Diabolically deranged, hit Amazon superhero show chooses scandal over subtlety
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2020 07:40 PM IST
The Boys season 2 review: Season two, despite frequent bursts of action and violence, is almost like a 70s conspiracy thriller, and showrunner Eric Kripke is usually successful at balancing the edgy meta-ness with the broader cultural critique.
Hunters review: Al Pacino and Amazon lead a new gang of Inglourious Basterds in aggressively average show
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON FEB 20, 2020 06:12 PM IST
Hunters review: Produced by Jordan Peele and starring Al Pacino, Amazon’s new show is thrilling when it needs to be, but suffers from an inferiority complex.
Taj Mahal 1989 review: Netflix India’s Valentine’s Day love letter makes strong case for patch up
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON FEB 15, 2020 09:05 AM IST
Taj Mahal 1989 review: Neeraj Kabi and Sheeba Chadha are excellent in this wistful and wise Netflix India original. Seek it out.
Afsos review: Amazon’s new Indian show is a pitiful letdown, undeserving of Gulshan Devaiah
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2020 11:35 AM IST
Afsos review: Amazon Prime’s new Indian series, starring Gulshan Devaiah as a suicidal loser, is a giant let-down after The Family Man and Made in Heaven.
Euphoria review: HBO’s new show is a generation-defining masterpiece. 4.5 stars
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON AUG 05, 2019 07:35 PM IST
Euphoria review: HBO’s latest show is a generation-defining masterpiece; tragic and traumatic in equal measure, starring an excellent Zendaya in the lead. Rating: 4.5/5.
Typewriter review: Sujoy Ghosh’s Netflix show is a worthy follow-up to Stranger Things, a palate cleanser before Sacred Games
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON JUL 19, 2019 08:48 PM IST
Typewriter review: Sujoy Ghosh’s new Netflix horror show is a worthy follow-up to Stranger Things, and a perfect palate cleanser before Sacred Games 2. Rating: 3.5/5.
The Office India review: Hotstar’s embarrassing remake is an unfunny, unnecessary carbon copy of the American classic
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON JUL 07, 2019 12:26 PM IST
The Office review: Hotstar’s embarrassing remake of the American classic is an unfunny, and frankly unnecessary carbon copy, more subservient to the original than Dwight was to Michael. Rating: 2/5.
When They See Us review: Netflix and Ava DuVernay are doing the Lord’s work
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2019 12:08 PM IST
When They See Us review: Ava DuVernay’s heartbreaking and hopeful limited series reaffirms Netflix’s prime industry position in allowing artists to work at the peak of their abilities. Rating: 4/5.
Leila review: Provocative and political; Huma Qureshi owns Netflix India’s most courageous show yet
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2019 01:17 PM IST
Leila review: Starring Huma Qureshi, Siddharth and Rahul Khanna, the six-part dystopian show based on Prayaag Akbar’s book is the most courageous thing Netflix India has done. Rating: 4/5.
Good Omens review: Amazon’s lavish new fantasy series is messy, but still better than Game of Thrones
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON MAY 31, 2019 10:21 AM IST
Good Omens review: Amazon’s lavish new fantasy series, starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant, is messy, but still a better experience than the final season of Game of Thrones.
The Umbrella Academy review: Netflix assembles its own damaged Avengers
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON FEB 15, 2019 08:30 AM IST
The Umbrella Academy review: Based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s comic book, Netflix’s big-budget superhero series is low on heroics, but high on family drama. It’s no Avengers. Rating: 3/5.
Four More Shots Please review: Amazon’s ‘sex’ comedy hurts at first but gets better with time
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Soumya Srivastava
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2019 05:37 PM IST
Four More Shots Please review: Sure, the women are still having sex without removing their lingerie and the bedsheets are still the biggest saviours of breasts, but these are baby steps in the right direction. Rating: 3/5.
Maniac review: Netflix unleashes Emma Stone, Jonah Hill in Cary Fukunaga’s trippy new series
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON SEP 21, 2018 03:27 PM IST
Maniac review: Visionary director of True Detective, Cary Joji Fukunaga returns with his most ambitious project yet, a mind-bending new Netflix show starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. Rating: 4/5.
The First review: What if Sean Penn starred in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar?
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON SEP 19, 2018 11:01 AM IST
The First review: Sean Penn leads the first manned mission to Mars in the new show by House of Cards’ Beau Willimon, a ponderous companion piece to Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. Rating: 4/5.
Babylon Berlin review: We can’t let right-wing nationalism drown us out again
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2018 05:21 PM IST
Babylon Berlin review: As the world is swept by a new wave of right-wing nationalism, here’s a show that reminds us how the Nazis came into power.
Trust review: Danny Boyle’s new show is like a Slumdog Millionaire apology
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON MAY 28, 2018 09:37 AM IST
Trust review: After Ridley Scott’s controversial All the Money in the World, it is now Danny Boyle’s turn to explore the shady history of one of America’s most unfortunate families: The Gettys.
Barry review: HBO’s crime-comedy is one of the best new shows of 2018
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON MAY 21, 2018 02:29 PM IST
Barry review: Star Bill Hader has created on of his all-time great characters in HBO’s fabulous new show, one of the best of 2018 so far.
Evil Genius review: Another Netflix stunner from the guys behind Wild Wild Country
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2018 04:45 PM IST
Evil Genius review: Netflix and the Duplass Brothers follow up Wild Wild Country with another winner, billed as the shocking true story behind America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist.
The Rain review: Everyone is going to be talking about Netflix’s new show
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON MAY 04, 2018 08:45 AM IST
The Rain review: Netflix’s first Danish original series has the potential to become their new breakout hit. Like Dark and Stranger Things, people are going to be hooked onto this one.
Westworld season 2 review: Jonathan Nolan deserves Christopher Nolan-level love
Hindustan Times | By Rohan Naahar
UPDATED ON APR 23, 2018 06:37 PM IST
Westworld season 2 review: Jonathan Nolan - Chris’ younger brother - remodels season 2 of HBO’s new flagship show after its more popular cousin, Game of Thrones. The comparisons are justified.
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