Mistry story:

When a crime site is complicated and the evidence doesn't make sense, Armaan Mistry is the person to call. Ram Kapoor plays him as a one-of-a-kind investigator who is intelligent, unpredictable, and capable of figuring out the most complex situations using the most unorthodox methods. Mistry skillfully handles complex circumstances rife with unforeseen twists and turns.

Review of Mistry:

Given that Ram Kapoor previously headlined a number of television series, including the 2017 OTT series Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, it seems like a while since he last did so. Throughout the years, the actor has portrayed a wealthy businessman who is irritable and needs a woman in his life to ultimately make him better. Therefore, it's a welcome shift to watch him in Mistry, where Kapoor performs a character that contrasts sharply with both his previous roles and his real-life persona. However, does this change in personality bring anything new? Let's see...

Mistry is the official Indian version of the American television series Monk, which ran for eight seasons between 2002 and 2009. Although it has been about twenty years, Tony Shalhoub's outstanding portrayal of the main role has helped the program establish a fan following. Nevertheless, there are obstacles to adapting such an old show in Hindi, especially after so many years have passed, as everything has changed since then.

Mistry, on the other hand, is influenced by Monk and modifies the plot of almost every broadcast program. The police adviser in this case suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and a number of phobias, including germophobia. Mistry always makes an effort to get beyond unpleasant circumstances, and he feels panic or rage when he feels powerless. But he never truly loses his cool, and he has an aide in Sharanya (Shikha Talsania) who helps him in every way she can. Since Mistry is the only person who trusts ACP Sehmat Siddiqui (Mona Singh) and knows that he can solve the mystery better than anybody else, she collaborates with him to solve cases.

However, there is no real mystery when watching Mistry. In each of the eight episodes, which run for about 38 minutes each, Mistry's difficulty lies in controlling his OCD and phobias rather than in finding answers to the cases, which are so clear-cut. He has a strict routine for everything, is always on time, and arrives at the specified location in a matter of minutes. Although Mistry refrains from touching anything without protection, he may be seen wiggling his fingers through footpath railings. I have to say, though, that's odd for someone who suffers from germaphobia.

Immediately after an episode begins, we know that everything is predetermined; solving them is easy, and success or failure depends on your degree of competence. In one scene, Siddiqui tells Bunty (Kshitij Dave), her junior, how she has faith in Mistry's ability to crack the case. When she explains the situation, even Bunty asks her the most logical question, which leads one to believe that Mistry has the abilities necessary to be a police officer, which has caused the rest of the force to become overly reliant on him and avoid advancements.

Although the eight episodes are in a genre that works well, they go by fast and leave little lasting impact. I wish I could have just watched Mistry without taking notes, but I can only do that if I have to write about it. As is customary in modern television, a cliffhanger is necessary to give the audience a hint of the upcoming season. Although Mistry followed suit, my response was dry since the mystery wasn't as exciting as one would expect.

In a welcome break from his prior roles, Ram Kapoor expertly steers the show. Mistry portrays him as a widower who is also investigating the murder of his wife Shraddha Nigam, who perished in a vehicle explosion that he witnessed. He was let out of his responsibilities due to the psychological trauma brought by this enormous loss. But because the police need his mind, they offer him a consulting position where he doesn't have to carry a weapon. However, despite having such a role, there is no element of surprise where his persona consistently amazes you.

However, Sehmat Siddiqui, not even Mona Singh in the role of a hard-nosed police officer, is not a parallel lead. She's mainly amusing, and she doesn't have the emotional complexity one would anticipate from a character of her caliber. In a harsh man's world, the actress makes an effort to portray a no-nonsense police officer who is competent at her job. However, since it's all about Mistry in the end, she doesn't even get a moment to shine on her own.

On the other hand, Shikha Talsania is the one who, to be honest, enjoys playing her character and does it quite well. However, the story does not increase the tension as it should in order for her to make a lasting impression.

Rishab Seth, the director of Dhoom Dhaam, is in charge of directing Mistry. I think that Rishta.com is the director's best-known piece of writing. Nonetheless, he takes a practical approach with the new JioHotstar series, maintaining simplicity and avoiding any ambiguity.

Truthfully, I don't believe the series was meant for viewers to take it seriously in any way.

Mistry verdict:

Mistry tries to solve a case but ends up solving nothing at all. While Ram Kapoor cleans up well as a character with OCD, the plot never quite dusts off the clichés. The biggest twist? That a show about mysteries has no real mystery.

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