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...