A Bold Premise That Dims Under Its Own Weight
Rangeen begins life as a daring concept: a mild-mannered journalist, Adarsh (Vineet Kumar Singh), turns gigolo after discovering his wife's affair-with the intention of revenge, personal exploration, and emotional catharsis. Directed by Kopal Naithani and Pranjal Dua, the series tackles themes of ego, identity, desire, and marital fracture with sincere ambition
Vineet Kumar Singh brings legitimacy and depth to a character oscillating between wounded pride and reluctant transformation, while Rajshri Deshpande (as Naina) remains strangely under utilized and side-lined by the writing Among the ensemble, Sheeba Chaddha (Sitara) and Taaruk Raina (Sunny) provide standout background color and energy, grounding what could otherwise feel like aimless indulgence
The writing initially intrigues with its taboo subject handled without melodrama, offering a slow-burning, emotionally textured journey-but over its nine episodes, the pacing stalls What begins fresh and provocative becomes repetitive, directionless, and tonally inconsistent because the series can't decide if it's a comedy, a drama, or a moral inquiry
Pros:
Impressive main performance from Vineet Kumar Singh
Fresh, offbeat premise handled with empathy
Supporting actors (especially Sheeba Chaddha & Taaruk Raina) are engaging and well-written
Cons:
Writing overstays its welcome-losing momentum after the first few episodes
Tone shifts feel abrupt and uneven
Lead characters under-developed, especially Naina,
Vineet Kumar Singh brings legitimacy and depth to a character oscillating between wounded pride and reluctant transformation, while Rajshri Deshpande (as Naina) remains strangely under utilized and side-lined by the writing Among the ensemble, Sheeba Chaddha (Sitara) and Taaruk Raina (Sunny) provide standout background color and energy, grounding what could otherwise feel like aimless indulgence
The writing initially intrigues with its taboo subject handled without melodrama, offering a slow-burning, emotionally textured journey-but over its nine episodes, the pacing stalls What begins fresh and provocative becomes repetitive, directionless, and tonally inconsistent because the series can't decide if it's a comedy, a drama, or a moral inquiry
Pros:
Impressive main performance from Vineet Kumar Singh
Fresh, offbeat premise handled with empathy
Supporting actors (especially Sheeba Chaddha & Taaruk Raina) are engaging and well-written
Cons:
Writing overstays its welcome-losing momentum after the first few episodes
Tone shifts feel abrupt and uneven
Lead characters under-developed, especially Naina,
- ShreyasG-07
- 27 jul 2025