Seshadri's Musings

More web-series reviews… American Horror Story – Running from 2011. An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror. A review from IMDB for the first season... If you expect slasher or horror based on jump-scares, skip "Murder House". Although the series contains these elements, it is primarily a psychological horror. Maybe even not so much horror as a psychological drama-thriller seasoned with horror. I didn't find it scary at all, but the well-constructed mysterious and dark atmosphere completely captivated me from the first episode. The first thing that caught my eye was the visual aspect of the series. The camera, directing and editing are commendable and accompanied by excellent sound and music create an all-pervading eerie atmosphere. The story idea itself is not particularly original. Attracted by the unusually low price, the family moves into a beautiful old house, not knowing the history of ma...

One day last month, I got a call from my cousin’s wife saying that their mother had fallen unconscious and they have admitted her to a nearby hospital.   She said the aunt is in ICU and they will not allow anyone to visit.   Moreover, my cousin was in Chennai for some official work.   She said we can come later also as some tests are being done and she will update me once the results come out. My wife and myself were about to start on a 12-day trip starting the next day.  The packing was supposed to be done that day.  We thought we will go to the hospital and check and decide on the trip later, depending on the situation.  We had our breakfast and left for the hospital. On reaching the hospital, we got to know that our aunt is still unconscious and some of the tests done were showing normal results.  Only her BP was high, and some other reading was dropping down.  I went inside the ICU with my cousin’s wife.  The staff grudgingly allowed ...

More web-series reviews… Mobland – Came in 2025. Power is up for grabs as two warring crime families clash in a battle that threatens to topple empires. In the crossfire stands Harry Da Souza, a street-smart 'fixer' who knows too well where loyalties lie when opposing forces collide. A review from IMDB... Paramount+'s MobLand is a hard-hitting crime drama that earns a perfect 10/10 for its razor-sharp writing, electric performances, and unrelenting tension. Set in the underworld of London's criminal elite, the show throws viewers into a brutal power struggle between two rival families - and never lets go. What makes MobLand truly stand out is its ability to balance brutal realism with emotionally charged storytelling. The Harrigans, led by the cold and calculated Conrad Harrigan (played masterfully by Pierce Brosnan), go head-to-head with the volatile Stevenson clan, helmed by Richie Stevenson (Jeff Bell). B...

More web-series reviews… Dept Q – Came in 2025. DCI Carl Morck is a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague. His razor-sharp sarcasm has made him no friends in Edinburgh police. After a shooting that leaves a young pc dead, and his partner paralysed, he finds himself exiled to the basement and the sole member of Department Q; a newly formed cold case unit. The department is a PR stunt, there to distract the public from the failures of an under-resourced, failing police force that is glad to see the back of him. But more by accident than design, Carl starts to build a gang of waifs and strays who have everything to prove. So, when the stone-cold trail of a prominent civil servant who disappeared several years ago starts to heat up, Carl is back doing what he does best - rattling cages and refusing to take no for an answer. Adapted from Danish crime novels by Jussi Adler Olsen. Previously the same novels were adapted for 6 Danish movies. A review from IMDB... I haven't read the...

More web-series reviews… The Studio – Came out in 2025. As movies struggle to stay alive and relevant, Matt and his core team of infighting executives battle their own insecurities as they wrangle narcissistic artists and craven corporate overlords in the ever-elusive pursuit of making great films. With their power suits masking their never-ending sense of panic, every party, set visit, casting decision, marketing meeting, and award show presents them with an opportunity for glittering success or career-ending catastrophe. As someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes movies, it's the job Matt's been pursuing his whole life, and it may very well destroy him. A review from IMDB... Apple TV+ brings us one of the great comedy series of 2025, and it's done so under the guidance of a duo that has been nailing it for several years with their projects, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. This time, they take us into the film industry's core with a series that addresses Hollywood ...

More web-series reviews… Gram Chikitsalay – Came in 2025. The young, idealistic and brilliant Dr. Prabhat, takes charge of a neglected Primary Health Centre in a North India Village hoping to bring about much needed changes only to realize it is he who will have do change before anything else. A review from IMDB... Gram Chikitsalay is the story of an underdog in an unfamiliar territory that is filled with all sorts of colourful characters and has it's fair share of problems that no one has found a solution to. The protagonist takes up the challenge to fix the problems and while doing so finds himself undergoing a transformation as well. This story seems familiar because this template has been used by TVF and quite a few storytellers a number of times; what matters ultimately is how you use it and the kind of impact your screenplay makes on the viewer. Unfortunately this show missed the mark for me. TVF shows are usually considered an easy watch because you just have to watch...