Adhura

The story of Adhura and even some mysteries can be predicted by just seeing the disclaimer itself. And even if the disclaimer doesn't give you a hint, the first two episodes will easily.

It all then boils down to how and who because you know what happened and why happening. So this is a horror suspense thriller where an angry spirit takes over a little boy Vedant and all we need to know is his intentions, which , for me atleast was pretty clear from just reading the disclaimer of the 1st episode. Everything dates back to 15 years ago (set presently in 2022) when something horrifying happened on the last day of the batch of 2007 students, which include Ishwak Singh and Zoa morani . This batch comes for a reunion during Vedant's time and start experiencing terror as Ishwak looks for clues to search for his missing best friend since the last day of their school.

Did I give away a bit too much despite not revealing much? Yes and no. Yes, because the last lines of my last paragraph might give you a hint about the spirit and his intentions and even what happened to him. And No, because the whodunit part was done pretty well imo.

So the main topics covered in this series is bullying and friendship. I think the friendship part is decently fleshed out and further heightened in the last episode. The bullying part is also decently fleshed out.

Since by the 2nd or 3rd episode the story and even what happened on the last day of 2007 batch becomes pretty clear, it becomes a bit of a stretch to actually reach the final episode which i felt was the best of the lot where we get to know what really happened and also what i liked was it presented some startling surprises which the series managed to hide till the end very well. Kudos there.

The last day of 2007 shown in the final episode is pretty flawed and cringy, especially the part 2 of the last day shown which was kept a secret. Let's me try explaining without giving away much. In part 2 of the Last Day, the injured bleeding victim suddenly gets up and starts walking like a fit horse like nothing happened and even starts arguing with one person (will not reveal this as this is the surprise part). I cringed at this point like how dude?? You are injured!!

Many past events are just shown through random sequences and this broke the flow often.

The horror absolutely does not work despite it being everywhere in the series. India needs to work more in this area.

One character that springs a huge surprise and is a big mystery is Rasika Duggal aka Supriya. As the series progresses, you realise she is a mysterious women and even the 7th episode makes her character further mysterious and wanting to know more about her.

The batchmates of 2007 under the scanner have pretty much caricaturish characters with not much fleshed out of them. Zoa morani is the worst of them, carrying an expressionless stern face throughout. The little boy Vedant does a good job though and so does the spirit's real character.

Overall, a okayish one time watch . Some mysteries are well kept but overall story should have been more well narrated .

The story is decent and new. Characterisation is good Cinematography is excellent.

May be based on societal issues Suspense and tension will continue till the end Great screenplay.

Fresh and innovative approaches to horror storytelling.

Unique and unexpected twists, inventive scares(no jump scares) , and creative use of cinematography and sound design Telugu dub at some point is annoying.

Sound design is Great cast Unable to maintain the horror till end Feels Kind of zombieish Expecting season 2 will do more.

Visual effects are good.

Characters are believable.

We feel fear only for some scenes.

It doesn't surprise rather bores. I turned it in for Ishwak and was disappointed. Well to start with the story was loosely knit, non of the characters seemed to have a connection with other. Adu was trying too hard but it created a burden on screen as none of the others where able to justify the scenic situations that the writer and director were trying too hard to create. The presence of the dean was out and out boring and dev completely a mis-cast. After having a binge watch all I can come upto is my Saturday went in vain. It failed to create any horror elements to give a freight. Seemed back to the days of Ramsay. Wish it had more to offer.

The theme set for the show gives a great support to the storyline..you can predict the things but yet it grips you to continue..it has horrifying scenes directed well and all-over direction is great..tiny things shown are of importance. And yes much more is yet to come this is possibly not the only season.

The series also contains glimpse of mythology by showing that you never know what might will come back to you due to your deeds.

The political influence on the system or elite culture is presented well too ... This horror series actually shows a prevailing reality too.

Although series is supernatural, thrilling there could be possibilities of showing something unpredictable also.

But yes series is worth watching if you like this genre.. direction is appreciated,

-I hope no one is watching you when you are watching this series-

Yes, you heard it right, the movie is horror and beautiful at the same time. It's a very rare combination to see in movies or web series especially in Bollywood. But this series is an exception. The series is horror too as there's a ghost possessing the kid and other haunted stuff is there in the series. But it's very beautiful too. There is the beautiful bond between the friends.

A very beautiful bond which is very rare to see.

The series is very good and I suggest everyone to watch it. The twist, makers tried to give in the end of the series was somehow I didn't liked as it was not needed to stretch it more.

But overall, the series is good.