School of Lies

One of the boldest yet most sensitive series on Indian ott yet. Don't let the newly conservative reviewers fool you. This series is as state-of-the-art as so many other murder mystery bbc productions out there. Almost every actor understood the assignment well and enacted great. The story hits the shoddy value and conservative system out of the park. Consent, morality and evilness are woven in a tangled web. Even the supposed victim can be pure evil. Even the supposed evil can be merely a victim himself. Such questions are superbly raised and the viewer is left to ponder. Scenery, cinematography, performances, everything is top notch. No sex scenes to titilate. Just tragedies unfolding on your screen.

Absolutely loved this show. Noteworthy points :-

1. Direction is slick. In most suspense serial, a strong storyline must be supported by food direction. This show delivers on that front.

2. Storyline has many layers & writer has intertwined them very well .

3. Screenplay is smooth. Never a moment where show would feel lethargic. Length of episodes is kept at 35 minutes 4. Scenic location - Cinematography is brilliant. This show has been shot in stupendously beautiful locations.

5. Plethora of sensitive issues touched upon which grace.

6. Nimrit Kaur gives an amazing performance.

A wonderful watch .

Web series review: School of Lies streaming on Disney+ Hotstar

Set in the fictional Dalton Town nestled in the hills, the disappearance of a 12 year old boy Shakti from the prestigious RISE boarding school rocks the entire town with the police twiddling their thumbs, clueless about the whereabouts of the boy. Will they succeed in finding Shakti especially when there are so many myths and stories concocted about his behaviour and character by his friends and seniors. There is also a parallel plot of some wrong doings ( won't reveal much !!) going on in the school (drugs, illicit sex etc).

The cast is the strong point of this series with Nimrat Kaur ( as the student counselor) , Amir Bashir( a housemaster at RISE) , Vir Pachasia ( the kid who has played Shakti) & the 2 seniors TK & Vikram have really done full justice to their roles.

The damp, gloomy, foggy ambience in the hills goes a long way in creating a spooky vibe that is essential for the for plot.

The story however moves at a snails pace and gets very tedious to watch at times. Yawn alert!! Could have been a bit fast paced. People who like "slowburn's" will enjoy it though.

8 episodes are a bit too many for this series which should've ended in perhaps 6.

Worth a dekho !! Not the greatest, but not bad either!!

Going with 3/5 for this one .. adios 🙂

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This series isn't for the faint hearted. Only people with depth and intelligence will be able to understand the essence of this show. The trailer exhibits an air of thriller and suspense however, it runs way deep. The series not only is gripping and intense but also show a whirlwind of human emotions and dynamics. It addresses the impact of child abuse and the trauma that is carried through life.

Fear, shame, guilt and regret, such emotions are expressed with such subtle intensity that makes one wonder. The actors have done a fabulous work, and the writer has left an indelible mark.

The way the characters are depicted is phenomenal. Like I said, it isn't for the weak. This show forces you to think about everything that's messed up and normalized in the current scenario. It makes you question the moral compass, the boundaries one creates, the definition of love and everything that comes with it. It's raw, unapologetic and makes your skin crawl with disbelief.

The writing of the show displays the conundrum between right and wrong, good and bad. It is bold and explicit. Unlike other shows where the sexual content is obnoxiously displayed under the garb of creativity. This show addresses the social issues with much more empathy and compassion. Yet, leaving the audience with goosebumps.

I recommend this show to anyone who has the courage to sit through a rollercoaster ride of intense human emotions and understand deeply the need for having more such shows that reflect the truth of the society we live in today.

The series is full of suspense, thrill and questions.

Great job done by especially' Aryan Singh Ahlawat'. He really did a magnificent job All the actors delivered their best and made the series best. They maintained thrill throughout the series.

Dynamic acting with bright future coming ahead.

I would like to see the upcoming episodes eagerly due to good content and terrific performances done by everyone .

Hearty congratulations to the entire team including the caste of the series. Already waiting for Part 2.

Loved the series Brilliant performance by young talent , Aryan Singh Ahlawat Future Star ⭐