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Saare Jahan Se Achha is a good one-time patriotic show with intriguing plots, a paced screenplay, convincing acting, but an obvious climax with typical Bollywood-style combats and unsatisfactory protagonist role defining.

This show, released on the onset of the 79th Indian Independence Day, is fully justified in setting a new benchmark in the spy universe of Indian cinema that has laid a base for further productions inspired by this engrossing genre.

The retro-aspect background and suspenseful music with the inclusion of all possible players of a particular event in a show is surely a big applause thing.

Also, an honest attempt at debunking the personal and psychological life aspects of spy officers disguised in enemy states serving the interests of their nation is quite satisfactorily displayed.

And special mentions to Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar, Anup Soni, and Rajat Kapoor.

The short episode length and overall show only add to the motivation to binge-watch it, which is a good thing, as the screentime is very justifiedly short.

The negative takes from the same old Bollywood-style 'as expected' climax with the total kill of the very established character of Sunny Hinduja as a brave, courageous, and intelligent Pakistani spy officer have surely convinced me to think of Pakistanis as patriotic and knowledgeable about their nation, not arrogant, stupid, and unserious fellows. As well as the character of Mr. Nayyar meeting the same old school fate of martyrdom and the safe harbour or return of the main protagonist (Prateek Gandhi) to his normal life and set for the next mission, it is totally idiotic to watch for the 100th time in my entire cinematic life. The sincere and pragmatic out-of-box climax has become rarer and unavailable.

Set in the volatile 1970s, Saare Jahan Se Accha follows India's covert mission to prevent Pakistan from becoming a nuclear power. With tight storytelling and masterful direction by Sumit Purohit, the series blends suspense, patriotism, and emotional depth into a compelling watch.

Pratik Gandhi leads as R&AW agent Vishnu Shankar, delivering a restrained yet powerful performance. Sunny Hinduja, Rajat Kapoor, Kritika Kamra, Tillotama Shome, and Anup Soni bring gravitas to their roles, while newcomers Suhail Nayyar and Kunal Thakur shine with standout portrayals that elevate the narrative.

What sets this series apart is its refusal to indulge in jingoism. Instead, it explores the ethical complexities of espionage and the human cost of nuclear ambition. The multilingual dialogues and authentic period detailing add richness to the experience.

Every actor and co-actor gets their moment, and the ensemble works in perfect harmony. The series doesn't seek comparison-it offers a unique emotional journey. With suspense in every frame and a message of peace at its core, Saare Jahan Se Accha is a must-watch for fans of intelligent thrillers.

I started watching it as a just another spy thriller like Mission Majnu but it turns out to be an extra-ordinary show. The plot of the show is very well researched and equally well shot.

The show has well acclaimed actors like Rajat Gupta, Tilotama, Anup Soni & lead as Pratik Gandhi himself. The Show will make you believe that you are in Pakistan! Right from the dialog and the way Urdu-Punjabi dialect are spoken in Pakistan, is very well done the actors and looks good to watch them.

If you are looking to have a good weekend. Do watch this one :)

This series is set in the 1960s and 1970s, a time when the intense rivalry between neighboring countries India and Pakistan reached its peak (though there are differing viewpoints on this). The story follows spies from both sides of the border who eagerly march towards martyrdom to protect their nations. It delves into the life of an intelligence station chief tasked with extracting crucial information from his adversaries before a pivotal event unfolds. The writing is exceptional, skillfully weaving the narrative into the real events of that era. This authenticity creates a palpable sense of realism, making it difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. My sole critique is the underutilization of Tillottama Shome's character, who portrays the wife of an intelligence officer. The producers could have further explored her character, adding depth and complexity. Each episode is approximately 40 minutes long, and if you binge-watch, you can complete the series in a single sitting. Overall, I highly recommend this captivating series.

As with any Netflix series, there's obvious hits and misses, good casting-bad casting, great performance-bad performance, over done action scenes but hey that's the masala we watch!

I think one thing that strikes me is that finally we have something that doesn't portray all Indians as super-smart angels, and Pakistanis as dumb evil people. Due credit is given to both sides, patriotism shown for both sides and some really great lines. It's hard to have balanced takes in geopolitical period dramas, but this is a good attempt!