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The first thing I remembered when production of the TV Series was announced was reading The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly maybe more than a decade ago, having loaned the Book from my local library. So impressed by the storyline I finished reading maybe in a day or two. After watching Bosch and its brilliant casting of Titus Welliver, I was eagerly looking forward to TV iteration of the Lincoln Lawyer. Since Matthew Mcconaughey portrayed Mickey Haller in the movie, expectation was obvious high for this series.

After end of the first episode, I felt casting Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as the lead character was a bit underwhelming or rather something had gone missing. But I tried to convince myself maybe there is some potential in store in the upcoming episodes. However, even by the end of the series there was still more to be desired.

The script and direction is not as crisp as the book. In the series Goliath, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo had acted as an antagonist and had done a decent job. I found the accent of Cisco sounded artificially husky. It just didn't feel natural.

Other actors who portrayed Lorna, Maggy, the judge and others did a decent job in my opinion. The courtroom representation was great.

Overall, the TV series it a 6.5/10. Looking forward for a more punchy and convincing second season.

The location, scenery, Top Gear banter among others demands repeat viewing. Little known car the Hulas Mustang was incredible. Wish it was a two part episode.

Nepal is added on my bucket list of places I need to travel to. 🇳🇵

Watched Chakka Panja 3 at almost packed cinema in Kathmandu in its first day of release. The audience reaction during the first act of the movie was good. The second act starts well but somehow loses momentum. Third act feels slightly rushed however by the time of the climax (or almost last half an hour of the movie), audience feel the movie is trying for a hefty underlying subject matter. The comedy of all actors is natural. Kedar Ghimire or "Magne Buda" easily steals every scene he is in.

The songs lack the charm of Rajan Raj Shiwakoti's chart topping lyrics and music compositions of songs in Chakka Panja 1. Blatant product placement of few brands were overdone and clearly drags the movie. The movie would have been even better had the direction and editing been sharper and ended fifteen minutes sooner. Like earlier Chakka Panjas, the movie has too many scenes where actors are shown drinking or smoking. As the movie appeals to audiences of all ages, showing fewer scenes of drinking could have made it better.

Having said that, the movie should be fully appreciated for its true portrayal of Nepali education sector or all governmental service sector in Nepal in general. Many students who went to public school in Nepal will for sure relate themselves to the story even more. The audience will reward the makers of the movie with huge box office records in coming days. Hoping the next project venture of the team is even better.