Pill

Finished binge-watching the whole show:

The topic of corruption in pharmaceutical companies is not new. However, this show presents it in a unique way to the audience. Overall, I totally recommend this show.

Acting: 10/10. All the actors gave amazing performances. Ritesh Deshmukh and Pawan Malhotra stood out as the protagonist and antagonist, respectively.

Storyline: 10/10. The presentation of the story was well done, and it totally captivated me throughout the show.

Direction: Well done.

Casting: The casting was well curated.

Overall, I enjoyed the show and highly recommend everyone watch it with family and friends.

1. Story : What a Great Relevant and Most Important Topic of our Times. Present-Post Covid-19 Era Healthcare become the one of the most important integral part of every Family atleast. Having said that, the Medication Pill is most integral part of Treatment Process i.e. Symptoms Diagnosis, Treatment Procedure, Medication. Apart from that Medical Industry, Pharma Industry, Govt Quality and Control, Safty Standards, Beaurucracy, Politics, Sense of National Duty, Society Patterns, Family Issues, Individual Dilemma and Struggles etc everything is covered. On that part web series has done justice.

2. Acting : Overall Two Prime Actors has done Justice to their roles at same time Supporting Actors done their job perfectly. Even sometimes they overtake the Lead Actors.

3. BGM : Classy

4. Screenplay : Smooth no hiccups.

Pill Season 1 is a Hindi-language thriller on JioCinema, created and directed by Raj Kumar Gupta. The show exposes the corrupt nexus of India's pharmaceutical industry.

It stars Riteish Deshmukh as Dr. Prakash Chauhan, a deputy medicines controller, and Pawan Malhotra as the ruthless CEO Brahma Gill of Forever Cure Pharma. The eight-episode series follows Prakash's crusade against unethical drug proliferation after uncovering trial deaths.

The story is rooted in real-world issues like the 2013 Ranbaxy scandal, and unfolds with a whistleblower's social media post which drives Prakash to confront a pharma-politician-doctor nexus.

Pacing is brisk in episodes 1-4 but slows in 5-6, with a rushed finale, unlike Paatal Lok's relentless intensity or The Night Of's taut arcs. Themes of corporate greed and justice resonate but lack Sacred Games's layered subtext. Deshmukh's nuanced portrayal, supported by Malhotra's menacing Gill, outshines Money Heist's ensemble but falls short of Succession's character depth. Production values are solid, with gritty Patiala visuals, though editing and music are functional, not iconic like The Valhalla Murders' chilling score.

Pill engages with its topical premise, sparking introspection about healthcare trust, but its emotional stakes are modest compared to Your Honor's family drama. For Indian audiences, it's grittier than Panchayat but less polished than Heeramandi. Globally, it shares The Undoing's investigative drive but lacks Money Heist's high stakes.

A compelling one-time watch, Pill is recommended for thriller fans and those interested in social issues.

This series is a must watch for everyone, which tells you how corruption is engrossed in every part of the system. Also, this has to be Reteish Deshmukh's best performance onscreen. He was just just amazing to watch, a complete delight. Also the supporting casts were really good and added the right mix to the entire series.

For people trying to find flaw in the series, they may be able to do so, however, I think it was truly a genuine attemp to bring awareness about the daibolical nature of the pharma industry.

A lot of times, viewers will find themselves helpless thought the series, showing the plight of common man.

Again a must watch !!

Web Series Review: Pill Streaming on Jio Cinema !!

Pill is the story of a few determined individuals fighting against the all powerful "Pharma Mafia" who are in cahoots with the "Babus" in order to circulate substandard drugs in the market & carry out illegal trials on unsuspecting members of the underprivileged community for their greed and profit !!

Directed by Rajkumar Gupta who has given us films like Raid, No One Killed Jessica & Amir in the past, Pill turns out to be an engaging watch.

Coming to the cast , Riteish Deshmukh as Dr. Prakash gives an earnest performance as the protagonist though his Bihari accent is a bit off track. His partners in crime Gursimran ( Anshul Chouhan) as his subordinate in MAI and A quirky journalist Noor ( Akshat Chouhan) too give top notch performances. Pawan Malhotra as Brahma Gill , the head honcho of Forever Cure Pharma , also the antagonist here is in full form and gives a realistic tone to the whole ambience. Riteish's faceoff scenes with his mentor Dr. Basu ( Baharul Islam ) are a class apart.

However the series is not perfect and some typical bollywood style predictability creeps in to give the "All's well that ends well" kind of a vibe. It could've been made a bit more gripping and intense.

All in all a decent one-time watch, especially with short episodes ( except for the last 2 ). Decently presented with a realistic depiction of the Pharma- Political- Doctor nexus that will cause u to introspect next time u decide to visit medical practitioners for treatment and place ur blind trust on the medicines prescribed by them.

Going with 3/5 for this one.. Adios 🙂!!

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