Although I have heard a lot of good things about this show, so far its been slightly better than average. However, E05 at the halfway mark, is the first episode that really feels deserving of the fame that Sacred Games has garnered.
More than once in the duration of the episode, I have felt the need to pause and exhale and then continue watching. Both the parellel journeys are equally gripping and interesting and nothing short of thrilling, with the modern storyline definitely being my favourite in this episode. You can feel the weight of Inspector Sartaj's decision as he finally comes to terms with his inner turmoil from the beginning of the show. RAW officer Anjali Mathur also has to face the consequences of her decisions and everything comes to a head in the climax. Ganesh's story progresses with equal drama and action, with his monologue tying in nearly with the modern storyline.
I really hope the following episodes keep up this level of energy. I cant wait to see more.
Slightly surprised to see this episode rated as low as the others, this is definite 4/5 stars from me.
