Andhera

The storyline is gripping and keeps you engaged until the end, even though there aren't many twists and turns. The visual effects (VFX) are also not very realistic.

The most ANNOYING aspect of the show was the main teenage character, Jay. His performance was unconvincing and came across as overly dramatic. Rumi, the female lead, didn't do any better in her role.

I must mention another Prime show called Khuaff, which features an excellent storyline, compelling acting, unexpected twists, and a genuinely creepy atmosphere.

The series is an utter waste of time with flawed story and script. Makes no sense. Even couldn't present proper haunting material. At some stage you will feel that even writer isn't able to control the gist of story. No horror or goosebump moments. Couldn't expect such thing from Farhan Akhtar who is a good movie maker.

Andhera is a mood-rich, visually arresting supernatural thriller that starts strong with psychological complexity and an evocative setting. Its performances-especially by Priya Bapat and Prajakta Koli-anchor the show even as some threads become scattered. Pranay Pachauri, though playing a quieter role, contributes a moody resonance that's essential to the story's eerie pull.

It would have been far more compelling and apt if the series had revolved around a four-dimensional central theme, using the same subplots, visual effects, and settings:

1. Andhera - the darkness of depression, born from the hidden guilt within a person.

2. How it slowly grips and engulfs an individual.

3. How a few unscrupulous people exploit this vulnerability.

4. And finally, the only way out - to confront it with the inner light that can dispel even the darkest shadows of the past.

If you appreciate slow-burn horror with a touch of noir and are patient with pacing and narrative detours, Andhera is worth immersing yourself in. Just temper expectations for neat resolutions-and enjoy the ambiance.

In this unsettling Mumbai tale, a haunting blend of folklore, sci-fi, and urban myth creates a uniquely chilling horror-thriller. Bit slow at times. Andhera is a good attempt at a complex show, and the creators deserve recognition for their ambitious vision, even if the execution is inconsistent and the pacing drags.

Well, they've clearly tried to give Stranger Things an Indian touch, but after watching so many Hollywood series in this genre, this one just doesn't match up. The main character feels dull and unconvincing. There are unnecessary scenes (like the forced lesbian subplot) that add nothing to the story.

The dialogues are poorly written - one moment the character is speaking English, and the very next line in Hindi. At least maintain some consistency. The mix of sci-fi and horror just doesn't blend well here.

On the positive side, the visual effects and VFX are impressive - no doubt about that. Sadly, good visuals can't save weak storytelling.