Call Me Bae

Could have been an amazing show, however: 1) no depth to characters.

2) No reality to the struggles of moving penniless to Mumbai.

3) No suspense or follow through to the ' mystery'?

4) TERRIBLE ACTING 5) Very poor comedic timing.

6) Nothing is believable. Not the characters, Not the scenarios portrayed as life in Mumbai, not the ease of getting a job. Not the clothes ( the outfits worn in non air conditioned surroundings. From Heavy satin PJ's to Jackets and I think i spotted a fur!

Come on Guys. Come on Dharma productions! You gave us the best and now you've reduced yourselves to this???

Heartbroken. Especially after KKHH!

This was a good watch! Very entertaining, dialogue was good, there were some technical errors but not so much that it bothered me. Ananya was VERY good, her expressions were on point and she was grounded where needed, and loved the supporting cast. I do think gurfatteh and her chemistry was good during the important scene they shared, but otherwise his character was too toned down I felt. That's my only really bother because I think there could have been more potential with them. I enjoyed the Bollywood references A LOT. That was a nice touch. Overall great watch, predictable ending but guess we will see what happened if there is a season 2. I do hope there is one!

I watched it along with my girlfriend expecting nothing but to my surprise it was a very fresh and entertaining watch. Very Gen-Z kind of show but there is something for my generation as well. The casting is very on point and humour is very subtle. Ananya Pandey was made to play this role. Vir Das is playing an entirely opposite character to his real self but still slays the role. Naman Arora once again does a good supporting cameo kind of role.

I think reviews are so low because people are reviewing without even watching it under the assumption that this is yet another show made just for casting nepo kids. I'd highly recommend to watch it once.

***7****

Call Me Bae turned out to be an enjoyable watch, though it had its ups and downs. The show started off weak, with the first few episodes being quite underwhelming. I found myself not having a great experience initially, as the performances and direction in the beginning were mediocre at best. However, as the story progressed and the plot began to unfold, the series took a much more engaging turn.

Once the narrative dove into its core plot, I was hooked. The story became increasingly captivating, drawing me in as the episodes went by. The performances, too, improved significantly as the show advanced, with the last two to three episodes showcasing some solid acting across the board. In these final episodes, the cast seemed to hit their stride, delivering more convincing and compelling performances.

The direction also improved as the series progressed. While the earlier episodes felt lackluster in terms of execution, the later episodes were much more polished. The pacing, scene transitions, and overall storytelling were handled with much more finesse towards the end.

One standout element throughout the series was the music. From the very beginning, the songs were well-chosen and played an integral role in enhancing the emotions of each scene. The way the music was used to complement key moments was well-executed, adding depth and atmosphere to the narrative.

However, the ending left me with mixed feelings. The series concludes with a cliffhanger, which, while intriguing, didn't entirely sit well with me. Rather than pushing for a second season, I would have preferred an open ending, leaving certain aspects of the story to the audience's imagination.

In conclusion, Call Me Bae is far from a groundbreaking series or a new pinnacle of storytelling, but it's a fun and entertaining watch. It has its flaws, especially in the beginning, but as it finds its footing, it becomes an engaging and worthwhile experience.s.

Just finished and it is absolutely, 100% a welcome change !!

Sadly, this nepotism tag / social media fad ruins the fun even before it starts. No wonder this was a mere 4.5 stars to begin with but climbing now.

Nepotism is there .. not denying the obvious but in movie industry where you bet you own money on how the movie would do .. isn't it just as simple as inheriting a family business where there could be better people who can lead the business ??

I think so. You can choose to disagree and it's okay.

Anyway .. not a masterpiece but 100% a one time watch A lot of cringy stuff but a lot of worthy ones .. somewhere here or there a bit of poorly written script but definitely more than a few good moments .. backed by solid performances in their capacity.

And can you believe it .. not a single "gaali" .. like what !!! .. how can you even :)

All in all .. nothing short of a 7 .. all day, every day :)