Code M

It is not a good attempt, provided the plot was good. The direction needs a lot of improvement, acting again is low standard. Even if you try hard to be connected, poor gripping screenplay does not help. Lots of better option, the one on similar lines is Test Case that came in 2018 on Alt Balaji. Most curious to meet people who give 9 or 10. Either they have not seen anything else or have a really imaginary taste.

In 2022, the Indian military announced that it would allow LGBTQ+ individuals to serve in the military, but with certain conditions. For example, same-sex relationships are only permitted if they are consensual and do not disturb the discipline and cohesion of the military. But the crimes committed in order to conceal one's homosexuality is equally harmful as the crimes committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation.

Code M is a military-law drama that follows the story of fearless Major Monica Mehra appointed as a judge advocate in the Indian Army's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) branch. She navigates a complex case and uncovers hidden truths. This series raises important questions about the military's accountability.

Jennifer Winget shines as she brings nuance to her character, and with extreme ease, blends into the complexity and vulnerability of her character. The supporting cast deliver solid performances, adding depth and texture to the show. Ekta Kapoor has done an excellent job of crafting this powerful, compelling and thought provoking story that raises questions about military's role in society fabric and its open-mindedness. The direction is crisp and efficient. The cinematography and music are excellent. It does have few blind spots esp in characterization, but overall makes a great watch.

Army lawyer, Major Monica Mehra (Jennifer Winget), gets roped in to investigate an open-and-shut encounter case in which an army officer and two suspected terrorists were killed. However, as the facts unfold, she realises that the case is way more complex than it appears to be.

In the opening scene, three army officers-Shakti Mandappa (Aalekh Kapoor), Gaurav Shekhawat (Keshav Sadhna) and Ajay Paswan (Govind Chaudhary)-are seen chasing two militant suspects in Munabao village, Rajasthan, near the Indo-Pak border. After a series of bullets are fired, the two militants are gunned down and Major Ajay loses his life. The encounter becomes the talk of the town after the mother (Seema Biswas) of the alleged militant sets herself on fire claiming her sons' innocence. At that point military lawyer, Monica Mehra (Jennifer Winget) is called from Pune to Jodhpur by her mentor Colonel Suryaveer Chauhan (Rajat Kapoor) to work as an investigating officer on the case. As Monica begins questioning Ajay's colleagues, who were there with him on that fateful night, layers start coming off and the two 'terrorists' seem as much victims as the army man. But, what is the truth behind these killings? Will she be able to crack this case?

Directed by Akshay Choubey, this eight-part series is a crisp and fast-paced thriller. Despite the show having multiple subtexts-a cold-blooded murder, casteism, fake encounters, and more-it manages to portray all the different perspectives well. Additionally, 'Code M' offers us several unusual twists and a mind-blowing climax. The writer (Shubhra Chatterjee) deserves praise for keeping the narrative engrossing without any melodrama, especially when Monica meets another legal counsel on the case, Angad Sadhu (Tanuj Virwani), who's also her ex-boyfriend. They maturely work together to solve the case. Editing by Prakash R Yadav makes the transition between the scenes flawless. The title track and the background music by Udbhav Ojha perfectly blends into the story and boost up the overall impact of this suspense drama.

Jennifer Winget makes an impressive debut on the digital platform as an army lawyer who delves into a high-profile case just days before her wedding. As a lawyer, unfortunately, she does not look convincing, but the charm of an army uniform does its magic with confidence adding to her looks. She is decent at pinning down people and pulling off action stunts. After playing the volatile Vayu Raghavan in 'Inside Edge', Tanuj Virwani yet again impresses with his raw intensity in playing his character, Angad Sandhu. Rajat Kapoor stands out as a no-nonsense army man.

The duration of 20-30 minutes per episode is not enough to build up a muddled case and eventually, this thriller turns into a whodunit story. But with so many shows dealing with men in uniform, it was a pleasant change to see a woman lead the way. To conclude, 'Code M' is a delightful watch that will leave you with a bag full of mixed thoughts and emotions.

Its and ok web series starting 4 episodes were promising but later it was not upto mark if u r free then watch else let it go

Story is predictable since the outset. Acting-wise it's good, watchable. But having watched "Shaurya", you are disappointed. Less said the better.