Detective Maniam

Detective Maniam isn't just inspired by Sin City (2005)-it's a full-on, unapologetic theft of its storyline, stripped of any originality or charm. This series lifts so much from the 2005 classic that it feels like a bootleg remake masquerading as something new. Spoiler alert: it's not.

The plot is a carbon copy: a hard-boiled detective prowls a seedy underworld, chasing vengeance and tangling with corrupt officials and sultry dames who double-cross him in BESANT CITY! Sound like Basin City? That's because it's the same skeleton of a story, just with cheaper bones. Every beat-the barroom brawls, the betrayed hero's monologue, the inevitable showdown-reeks of Sin City, but without the wit, grit, or heart that made the original a standout.

The writing is a disgrace. Where Sin City had razor-sharp dialogue and a pulpy edge, Detective Maniam churns out stale tropes and groan-worthy lines that sound like they were scraped from a rejected noir script. Just pale imitations sleepwalking through a plagiarized plot. Even the twists are shamelessly swiped, landing with all the impact of a wet napkin. SHAME ON YOU AZIZAN AND TEAM.

A refreshing treat for Malaysian audience, especially in the Tamil-language domain. The director and his team has churned out a well-written and finely executed action flick. Thrills were kept at edge with no lapse between the episodes. Background music helps to elevate the charging moments with cinematography and lighting plays a major role and worth to mention. Cast selections are good with mix of seasoned and fresh faces as they had done justice to their roles with ample screentime between them.

Kudos to the team for bringing out Detective Maniam and best wishes for more magical touches from them!