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It's sad to see a series with such a strong premise, talented cast, and rich context fall into the realm of mediocrity. The political backdrop involving corruption and land mafias had the potential to add real depth to the story. Sadly, the director reduced it to a one-dimensional tool-simply to paint the protagonist's family as villainous-without delving into any meaningful detail or analysis.

Meanwhile, the present-day mystery and kidnapping subplot felt forced and lacked genuine engagement. There were far too many subplots tangled together, making it difficult to discern what was central to the story and what was just filler. With such an ensemble cast, this could have been something remarkable. But instead, the director seemed more focused on dramatic confrontations and fiery dialogue-which, to be fair, were well-acted-but that alone isn't enough.

It's especially disappointing to see a seasoned actor like Saswata Chatterjee underutilized. The attempt to make her character mysterious and central to a major plot twist ultimately fell flat. The narrative as a whole failed to stay cohesive-it became loose, predictable, and struggled to hold tension. Yes, the family drama and suspense were present and occasionally enjoyable, but the series never quite reached its full potential.

Bangladeshi web series makers need to become smarter and more creative. Simply being "good by Bangladeshi standards" is no longer enough-if something is mediocre, it remains mediocre across all benchmarks.

Except for the Fargo-style comical villain duo, the whole thing is a mess. I honestly can't believe it was written and directed by Ashfaque Nipun. The series brings nothing new to the table. It's the same old story-an honest, struggling protagonist accidentally stumbles upon a pile of money, and then begins a predictable cat-and-mouse chase with some villains. The so-called twists are painfully cliché.

The subplot about the protagonist's family and love life feels completely unnecessary-just filler to stretch out the runtime, without adding anything meaningful to the main plot. Ashfaque Nipun, who's usually known for weaving in political commentary, attempts the same here but fails miserably. If you can't even provide a basic summary of the movement or message, then please don't force political elements just for the sake of seeming deep.

The only two good things about this series are Elita Karim's title track and the comic timing of the goofy villain duo. Everything else is a total disappointment.

This movie is incredible. At first, there are funny moments, but as the story goes on, it reveals the impact of a life filled with unresolved issues and how they affect the people around them. The ending is sad but offers a small bit of hope for Pansy's son. I really loved it. It's an unusual, bitter take on family life that might be off-putting at first, but if you stick with it, it grows on you and eventually gives you more understanding and even empathy. This isn't like other feel-good movies where everyone talks things out and solves their problems. In this one, the conflicts and reality of life seem impossible to fix. Good moments happen in the present, but most of the time, there's just a sense of emptiness, helplessness, and sadness.

It's not for everyone, but it's incredibly powerful. It's as if Leigh has stripped away the layers of his characters, exposing their raw, painful truths. Words almost feel unnecessary here - it's all about the hard, painful truth.