150. Web-series Reviews – 18

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Unforgotten – Unforgotten is a British crime drama television series, which initially aired in October 2015. The series follows two London detectives, DCI Cassie Stuart (Nicola Walker) and DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar), as they solve cold cases of disappearance and murder.

Three series, each consisting of six episodes, have been broadcast in the UK: Series 1 in 2015, Series 2 in 2017 and Series 3 in 2018. Each series deals with a new case, introducing seemingly unconnected characters who are gradually revealed to have some relationship with the victim. As the murder mystery unfolds, the emotional ramifications of the crime are also explored in the lives of those affected.

At the start of the series, we see a body is found.  By the end of the 1st episode, we get to know the identity of the body.  By the end of the season, we get to know the killer and the reason for the killing.

Definitely worth a watch.  4th series is scheduled to be released in late 2020 or early 2021.

Wakaalat From Home – Wakaalat From Home is the story of Sujin and Radhika's divorce. It is not amicable with claims and counterclaims. The judge decides, this not being a critical case, to move their court hearing over Video Conference. Over 10 court sessions (episodes), while the staying at home ensues, their divorce case will be heard, while their lawyers have designs of their own.

Shot during the quarantine.  Excellent series.  10 episodes of about 15 minutes each.  Worth seeing once.

Hannibal – Hannibal is an American psychological horror-thriller television series. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in Thomas Harris' novels Red Dragon (1981), Hannibal (1999), and Hannibal Rising (2006) with focus on the relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy and, at the same time, the only person who can understand him.

FBI profiler Will Graham is recruited by Jack Crawford, the head of Behavioral Sciences of the FBI, to help investigate a serial killer in Minnesota. With the investigation weighing heavily on Graham, Crawford decides to have him supervised by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Initially, Lecter—who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer—works to manipulate the FBI from within, but the bond he builds with Graham begins to threaten his longevity. Lecter is fascinated by Graham's ability to empathize with psychopathic murderers, and tries to push the boundaries of Graham's fragile sanity in order to turn him into a killer himself.

A total of 3 seasons with 39 episodes in total.  I saw only the first season and lost interest after that😊!!

The Fall – The Fall is an Irish-British crime drama television series filmed and set in Northern Ireland. The series stars Gillian Anderson as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson.

Metropolitan Police Superintendent Stella Gibson, a senior investigating officer who reviews investigations, is seconded to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to assess the progress of a murder investigation that has remained active for longer than 28 days. When it becomes apparent that a serial killer is on the loose, local detectives must work with Stella to find and capture Paul Spector, who is attacking young professional women in the city of Belfast. As time passes Stella's team works tirelessly to build a case but they are met with complications inside and outside the PSNI.

A definitive watch.  Total of 17 episodes in 3 seasons, each episode of an hour's duration. A single story across the 3 seasons.  Aired in 2013, 2014 and 2016.

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