Crime Beat REVIEW: Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad & Sai Tamhankar led investigative crime thriller exposes truths, lies & betrayals with finish

Film:
Crime Beat

Showrunner: Sudhir Mishra

Directors: Sudhir Mishra, Sanjeev Kaul

Writer: Sanjeev Kaul

Editor: Umesh Hansaraj

Cast: Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, Rahul Bhat, Sai Tamhankar, Danish Husain, Adinath Kothare, Rajesh Tailang, Bhuvan Arora, Mustafa Burmawala, Kishore Kadam

Runtime: 26 to 38 mins per episode

Platform: ZEE5

Crime Beat review

Crime Beat, a crime thriller series starring Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, and Sai Tamhankar, is a compelling narrative that delves into the dark underbelly of crime, corruption, and the high-stakes world of investigative journalism. Based on the book “The Price You Pay” by Somnath Batabyal, the series promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they navigate a complex web of lies, scams, and politics.

What Works

The engaging narrative keeps viewers hooked from the first episode to the last. The performances of the lead actors, bring depth and complexity to the characters. The show’s ability to blend elements of crime, corruption, and investigative journalism, creates a gripping and entertaining watch.

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What Doesn’t Work

Some viewers may find the pacing of the series to be a bit too fast in certain episodes. The series relies heavily on tropes and cliches from the crime thriller genre, which may feel predictable to some viewers. With too many flashbacks it would be difficult for some viewers to keep up with the story.

Technical Analysis

Story

The story follows Abhishek, a small-time journalist, as he gets caught in a web of deceit while investigating a fugitive gangster. As the stakes rise, so do the risks for the protagonist, forcing him to make difficult choices that challenge his morals and threaten his relationships. The series explores the treacherous world of crime journalism, where rules are bent, secrets are kept, and one journalist’s pursuit of truth could cost him everything.

The more he uncovers, the more perilous his situation becomes. It forces him to make choices that challenge his morals, threaten relationships and put his life on the line. As he gets trapped in a web of lies and motives, what price will he pay to become a renowned journalist? Will he sacrifice everything for success, or will the truth tear him apart?

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Direction

As always Sudhir Mishra has delivered an excellent project as a director. His collaboration with Sanjeev Kaul has definitely proven to be an important catalyst for the series. Together they prove that in this contemporary world of power, journalism, media, underworld and police we don’t really care about anything beyond our power and a will for a byline. The story urges us to balance our desires in life be it in professional life or personal.

Star Cast

The review of Crime Beat would be incomplete if the performances of the lead actors, particularly Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, and Sai Tamhankar were not mentioned. The supporting cast also delivers impressive performances, making the series feel well-rounded and engaging.

Saqib Saleem is intense as a crime journalist who will go to any extent to prove his worth. His dynamics and moral dilemmas create an edge-of-your-seat experience. He has truly connected to the audience with the twists and turns in the series.

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Sai Tamhankar proves that this role was meant for her. She was bold, ambitious fearless and a mastermind. In this high-stakes drama, she delivered an exceptional job. Saba Azad shows the world of investigative journalism encounters its fair share of risks. Her character is not only passion-driven but super independent. She highlighted the complexities journalists face and uncovers some dark secrets one has to pay at a personal cost.

Conclusion

Overall, Crime Beat is a gripping crime thriller that explores the complex and high-stakes world of investigative journalism. With a talented cast, an engaging narrative, and a thought-provoking exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, this series is sure to captivate fans of the genre.

The series explores the complex intersection of law enforcement, media, and the underworld, making it a gripping and entertaining watch. Fans of crime thrillers, particularly those who enjoy complex narratives and high-stakes storytelling, will find Crime Beat compelling.

We hope our review of Crime Beat will help you decide if you should watch it.

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