Dabba Cartel

Netflix's Dabba Kartal brings an engaging crime drama that revolves around the resurgence of a drug cartel in India, led by a former mafia kingpin's manager who resurfaces after decades in hiding. The storyline is intriguing, and the execution is commendable, though it has some rough edges.

The casting is spot-on, with every actor fitting their roles well. The standout performances come from the lead actors, especially Shalini Pandey, who delivers a powerful and memorable act. While the actor playing Kashi Bhai does a phenomenal job, one can't help but imagine how incredible Dimple Kapadia would have been in the role.

One of the series' strong points is its fresh take on drug trafficking-using the Dabba (lunchbox) concept for smuggling. However, the way it's handled lacks the finesse seen in other crime sagas like Narcos. The amateurish approach of the main characters makes sense in context, but at times, it feels too casual, reducing the tension that such a series should carry.

Despite its minor flaws, Dabba Kartal is a gripping watch, well-directed, and entertaining throughout. A one-time must-watch for crime drama lovers!

Anwar Says: Dabba Cartel,Crime centred around women, an intriguing subject , and of course with manipulative partners. Here you'll watch desperation and frustration and hardly any violence. Web-series is good in parts and at some stages looks unnecessarily dragged .

All the women characters have given stellar performances and Shabana Azmi is the coolest. Gajrao Rao as honest Government Officer is excellent, Sunil Grover is visible in the last episode. Technically, the series is solid , particularly the cinematography. Creators Shibani Akhtar and Gaurav Kapur have been able to run two parallel stories together and making them meet as and when needed.

Another story has been built up for a second season and hope it would be more gripping.

Watch this season for Shabana and Gajraj Rao.

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Dubba Cartel is an absolute gem! The directorship is top-notch, keeping us hooked every second. The story flows seamlessly, making us feel like we're living in its world.

What truly stands out is the cast-the characters feel so authentic that I almost forgot their real identities. Some of the actors are raw, fresh talents, delivering performances so powerful that they blur the line between fiction and reality.

It's rare to see a Series where the entire team excels, but Dubba Cartel achieves this effortlessly. A surreal yet realistic experience-unlike anything from the Indian film and Series industry before. Must-watch! 🎬🔥

Dabba Cartel has a good plot but could have been executed in a much better way. Some scenes felt forced, and profanity was excessively used, making it seem unnecessary. The background score was a major letdown, why turn it into a rap when a more intense, gripping score could have elevated the tension?

That said, the series isn't all bad. The performances are top-notch, with Jyotika and Gajraj Rao delivering compelling acts.

The narrative focused more on the personal lives of five women rather than the pharmaceutical company, which, while unexpected, was the only element that kept me hooked. The show had potential but missed the mark in execution.

From a Western woman's perspective, and as an American who spent time in India 20 years ago, I REALLY enjoyed this series. It reminded me of Breaking Bad, but not quite of course. I thought the acting was excellent and the story-line shocking and compelling. I loved the female cast. Highly recommend. I can't wait for season 2!

I think this series presents a window into Indian life and culture that Westerners will find intriguing. I especially enjoyed the mother-in-law's character. Although there is some violence and sexual innuendo, it is not as much as seen in Western shows which I really appreciate.