Tooth Pari: When Love Bites

It's a vampire-human love story wherein a rebellious lady vampire with a damaged tooth and underground abode falls in love with a shy dentist on the streets of Kolkata, something which is a strict no-no!!

Presence of a vampire slayer witch and her team of Cutmundoos add on to the complexity.

Full Marks For:

... Originality and intelligent desification of foreign mythology.

... Applaud worthy cinematography of old Kolkata lanes and houses.

... Good acting by the entire cast, but Adil Hussain, Tillotama Shome and Sikandar Kher simply outshine everyone.

The lead pair Tanya Maniktala and Shantanu Maheshwari share good chemistry and strong onscreen presence.

Question Mark For:

... No clarification of hero or villain. No moral message at the end of it all !!

Do watch it !!

There's a lot here that is pretty awesome. Interwining a forlorn tale of love , longing and belonging with some delicious vampire lore based in Kolkata! The characters are etched out well and stalwarts like Rajatava Dutta , Saswata Chatterjee , Revathy , Anjan Dutta and Adil Hussain deliver the goods while Sikander , Sandeep and Tanya bring a lot of heart. Subhankar Bhar's camerawork is top notch as always. The fantasy genre finally gets some great worldbuilding in the Indian OTT space!

The graphics are competently done too. Kudos to the ever (pleasantly) surprising Pratim. D. Gupta! Excited for season 2!

If you're looking for a fresh perspective on the classic vampire-human love story, "Tooth Pari: When Love Bites" is worth checking out. All points for fresh perspective to vampire-human story telling

This Netflix original breaks away from the typical vampire narrative by incorporating Indian-ness giving the series a unique and engaging appeal.

The first few episodes may seem slow-paced, but the story picks up momentum after episode 4. As you delve deeper into the series, you'll be drawn into the intricacies of the characters and their evolving motivations, keeping you intrigued and invested in their supernatural world.

What sets this series apart from others in the genre is its complex characters, who challenge your perceptions of right and wrong. Some characters may initially appear annoying, but as the season progresses, they develop and reveal their significance to the overall narrative.

The acting is solid throughout the series, with the lead characters delivering convincing and emotionally resonant performances. Their portrayal of a supernatural love story set against the backdrop of Indian culture adds depth and authenticity to the show.

The season finale does an excellent job of tying up loose ends and setting the stage for a potential second season. It leaves viewers with a sense of anticipation, eager to see how the story will continue to unfold.

In conclusion, "Tooth Pari: When Love Bites" offers a refreshing and captivating spin on vampire romance. Its blend of love, supernatural intrigue, and cultural exploration makes it a standout addition to the genre. If you're a fan of vampire fiction or just looking for something new to watch, give this series a chance on Netflix. 9 out of 10 stars!

Not sure why these directors are trying to make TV series which are mainly for Indian Audience and revolves around Indian characters but the story is far removed from being Indian. It seems that these type of directors are heavily influenced by Hollywood horror movies but not in right ways. Instead of adopting modern movie making and storytelling styles and techincal expertises they are blindly following the age old Hollywood story tropes. And it's really funny watching Netflix falling for this types of contents.

Watching toothpari is like watching a Hollywood fan film(read series) made by a Hollywood fanboy.

Watched 3 episodes. So far so good.

A vampire comedy in the zone of Taika Watiti's "what we do in the Shadows" and probably inspired by the same, which is evident by the lighthearted and playful mood. But the world-building, the setup, and the characters are original and interesting and not copied.

Also, the title "Tooth Pary" itself suggests that the makers are not taking it too seriously, and neither should the audience, they should have fun while watching it.

A great ensemble cast includes veterans like Adil Hussain, Revathy, and Saswata Chatterjee.

Looking forwards to the remaining episodes, will update after completing the series.