Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

The new Web Series Khakee The Bengal Chapter was the much awaited one after Khakee the Bihar Chapter from the same Production House. At the outset this should be admitted that Khakee the Bihar Chapter is much better one than the new one. The reasons are obvious- the crime-politics cocktail is simply matchless if the context is Bihar. Another one is: Ashutosh Rana, Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwari made it more impressive.

However, Khakee the Bengal Chapter has not disappointed. But the plot lacks consistency at certain points. Instead of dramatizing the Crime scenes, there is repetition. Instead of using metaphors, the Web Series repeatedly shows slaughtering of people. But the theme explores the tricky narrative that keeps the viewers hooked till the end.

The multi starrer Web Series has several big names. But their performance is rather stereotypical. In the negative role Prasenjit is not a good choice. Prambrata leaves early. Jeet is also stereotypical.

But it is Adil Khan. He is matchless. Adil has made a great screen presence in this Web Series and he makes the action moving around. His performance when he kills his friend reminds Aditya Puncholi. Really great. Must watch one.

Such a great story, huge respect to writer and director. Bombada (Prosenjeet) and Boss(Jeet) are the best combo and they proved it for the first time. But the ending was too unacceptable, nothing thrill that much, just a normal ending. The first season was massively recognize for it's original story. The second one is fictional ig. But overall it is gem for bengal. How Kolkata is presented in this series it was also awesome. The culture the narrative was good. The 2000s Kolkata presented very well. Newly series and movies should be cover in bengal and about the culture. It's really underrated for outer people.

Everything is up to the Mark whoever lived once in Bengal will connect with this web series Neraj Pandey's cretaion is mind-blowing Everyone played their role so brilliantly .

It's how the syndicate works in Bengal how goonda team plays their role and favour politician to win the election. And every honest bengali suffers in third daily life .

People talk crimes about crome in Bihar ,UP but doesn't talk about how bengal's system is corrupt and full of gundaas elements and syndicate works for their local neta and benefits get the top politicians and when they get their filthy work done.

They break up their relationships from goonda elements That's why they become rebellion and become out of control and creates chaos for whole society.

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, directed by Debatma Mondal, boasts an ensemble cast featuring Tollywood superstars Prasenjit Chatterjee and Jeet, along with acting stalwart Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwick Bhowmik, Adil Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Mimoh, and ace actor Subhashis Mukhopadhyay, among many other familiar character actors. The series starts off slowly, drawing the audience in with its compelling narrative, and maintains an engaging pace until the penultimate episode. However, the final episode and climax feel rushed, detracting from the buildup.

Adil Khan and Prasenjit Chatterjee deliver exceptional performances, elevating the overall impact of the show. On the other hand, Jeet's character, a regular cop, feels underwhelming, offering little more than a standard role. Saswata Chatterjee's portrayal of Bagha is well-written and has strong potential, but disappointingly, his character is sidelined after the first episode. Parambrata's cameo, unfortunately, goes to waste, lacking any meaningful contribution to the plot.

Sagor Talukdar and Ranjit Thakur's characters emerge as the saving grace, bringing some much-needed depth to the series. While the show attempts to explore the darker side of the Left rule through fictional elements, it conspicuously avoids directly addressing the current ruling party, which is embroiled in multiple scandals and controversies. Hopefully, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

season 2 will take a more daring approach, offering a more candid portrayal of the current political climate, filled with scams, scandals, and political violence.

Khakee - The Bengal Chapter is a good watch, but it falls short in some areas. The story is engaging, and the acting is top-notch, especially Aadil Zafar Khan and Prosenjit Chatterjee, who shine in their roles. However, the ending is too predictable and overly dramatic, making it feel like a South Indian action movie where the hero, Jeet, is untouchable.

Talented actors like Saswata and Parambrata were underused, which is disappointing. The setting of 2002 Kolkata didn't feel authentic, with editing mistakes like a hoarding of Mamata Banerjee, who wasn't CM back then. Compared to the Bihar Chapter, this one lacks realism and strong storytelling.

Despite its flaws, the show is entertaining. It's worth a watch. I'd rate it 7/10.