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Ek Villain, in essence, asks us a question of morality: who or what is the real villain? Nobody is born villain. Circumstances force us to become one. This is the driving force of the movie.

Suri's direction is laudable. He has learnt his mistakes from Aashiqui 2 and made a better and ambitious second one. Suri is one of those rare directors in India who is focused more on the story than on the "ways of selling the story". He is passionate about the characters he builds and the dynamics they display. This is one reason his films feel realistic (but not entirely). The non-linear story telling keeps the narrative exciting.

The film's weak spots are compensated by its music. The music is appreciable. It is melodious, catchy, and memorable. Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari have continued their streak(after Aashiqui 2) of producing melodious songs that stay in our heads for a long time. The production is top-notch. Shraddha Kapoor's singing debut is also praise-worthy. Her vocal, breathy performance is heartfelt and sincere.

The cinematography is appreciable. There is a long and continuous.....

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This episode was a tearjerker. It was like the 'Ozymandias' of Breaking Bad. A lot of sadness spilling around.

It is baffling to see how Masters' study is affecting lives all around. How one little curiosity is met with so many hurdles. The study is like a giant machine in the center that is spinning the lives of the everyone who is acquainted(even remotely) to the study. Who's to be blamed? No one. It's no one's fault. But everyone is grieving.

It was interesting to watch Dr. Haas and his relationships with Vivian and Virginia(the two among the many V's he encounters!). Things are getting further complicated for him. In the future, he might find himself trapped in the thick web of confusion!

Interestingly, the writers thought that it was too much grief for the viewers and so, for our sake, ended the episode with an unintentional humor. That was one of the many moments when Masters' was himself and not pretending to be a robot!

This episode was amazing. The way it was pulling the psychological strings of our mind was perfect. It was the best episode yet.

Starting with an intimate interview of an unknown guy, we are quickly pulled into the way the story unfolds. It was fantastic. Acting was top- notch. Direction was brilliant.

What was worth noting was the element of psyche that played throughout the episode. We get to see the disturbing past of William Masters. I found that very emotional. It was great. Everything looks so real, so believable. You actually feel attached to everyone.

I am impressed by the way this series is heading. What started off as a slow-burner is slowly beginning to spread, like a forest fire. Maybe we are all in for a surprise.

Kudos to the makers. Keep surprising me :)