The Trial

Web Series Review: the Trial streaming on Disney+ Hotstar #sanjuzzreviews #thetrialonhotstar #TheTrial #DisneyPlusHotstar #kajol #JishuSengupta #SheebaChaddha #kubrasait

An adaptation of the American Series, The Good Wife, The Trial is the story of an ex-lawyer Nyonika Sengupta ( Kajol) who has quit practice to focus on her family. She is forced to return to work after her husband Rajiv ( Jishu Sengupta) who is an additional judge, is jailed on charges of sex & corruption. It showcases her struggles in the courtroom especially after being out of action for a decade and how she overcomes one obstacle after another to emerge a winner.

I haven't watched the American series and hence my review of this series is purely a standalone one without comparing it with the original. So here goes ...

The storyline is crisp & well edited. It has good production value, a stellar cast who have done an awesome job. There are some minor loopholes here and there but these can be discounted!!

Some members of the cast worth mentioning would be... Alyy Khan who plays Vishal , Nyonika's ex- boyfriend. Sheeba Chadda ( Malini ) who has essayed the role of Nyonika's boss , Kubra Sait as Sana who is Nyonika's subordinate at work and a well wisher.

Kajol is great as the protagonist even though she goes overboard at times. But to cut her some slack , a decent performance overall.

Ritu Raj & Kiran Kumar are however wasted in miniscule roles.

The climax isn't over dramatic & the season ends on a logical note !! Season 2 is definitely coming !!

Decent watch !! However if you compare it with similar dramas like Dirty Minds & The Broken news, I found the above 2 better .

Going with 3/5 for this one .. Adios 🙂!!

Anwar Says: I was waiting for this series, not disappointed but not happy either. Adapted from GOOD WIFE, the American web series is not simply a courtroom drama but sheds light on impact of media trial, love triangle , family feuds, behaviour of children on father's betrayal, however unable to conclude. Suparn S Verma should have gone deeper into the screenplay and may have been a better outcome.

Kajol is probably the best actress of this era and she as a multifaceted and resilient woman shines both in courtroom scenes ,as well as in emotional family scenes and handling the growing children. Kubra Sait as Sana is such a cool character and is an integral part of the series and so Alyy Khan putting huge mark. Sheeba Chaddha, Kiran Kumar , Gaurav Pandey and Amir Ali have put their best.

Trial touched some very important cases of social importance but not able to bring it to logical end and it was also shocking to see a top law firm has allowed an intern to handle such sensitive cases . Kiran Kumar leaving the firm for absolutely no reason is als unconvincing. Watch it for Kajol only.

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"The Trail" is a web series that draws inspiration from the Good wife but has nuances of popular legal dramas like "Boston Legal" and "Suits." While it leans more towards being a drama than a strictly legal series, the performances of Kajol and Aly Khan shine brightly. The storyline revolves around a cheating scandal involving a lawyer, blending elements of family drama into the narrative.

On a rating scale, I would give it a 6. The plot centers around the acceptance of cheating in a semi-modern society like India, juxtaposed with deep-rooted traditions-an intriguing irony. Some episodes offer engaging storylines, but it's hard to ignore the strong resemblance to "Suits" and "Boston Legal." Unfortunately, the acting of the junior lawyer is subpar and can be quite annoying.

One notable oddity is how the kids hide the crucial piece of evidence, adding a layer of suspense. While the direction is commendable, the script could have been better structured, and the series could have explored more innovative approaches. Despite its flaws, "The Legal Code" manages to deliver moments of intrigue and keeps viewers entertained throughout. Average one time watch !

I'm uncertain about why this series received a low rating, but personally, I enjoyed it a lot as it kept me thoroughly engaged. Nowadays, we often witness excessive use of abusive language, cuss words, and unnecessary sex scenes in many series. However, this particular series refrained from incorporating such elements, despite having the opportunity to do so. It impressively depicted the struggles of a woman trying to protect her family at any cost, while also avoiding over-dramatization. The series also portrayed the significance of a woman's career. Though at times, I found it slightly drawn-out, I am eagerly anticipating the next seasons.

Sameer lodaya

The series is just another court room stories what we have seen before in guilty minds and a season of criminal justice featuring kirti

The series is inspired by a British series called the good wife but here yet the good wife character has to come now the ongoing season is just showcasing a lawyer..this season has just focused on some cases and how the law firm solves it..the series is slow in pace and lagging in 8 long episodes where the main content of a wife as a lawyer fighting for her husband is kept for another season..

The performances are just average and nothing extraordinary with top and renowned actors

It would be good if they would had focused on the wife fighting for her accused husband.