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The focus of this series is in solving murder mysteries. Today's answer was fairly clever (though I did solve it before our hero did). The pacing was good and the mystery (just like the previous ones') engaging with the right amount of humor.
While watching the show it occurred to me that this story could have happened any time - but the CVs at the very start gave it a contemporary feel by dropping the line about a selfie with the corpse!
The characters and the superb acting keep me watching this show. Mrinal (Raffe) and Vrajesh (Inspector Tiwari) are outstanding - they are the absolute right choice for the roles. No one, I repeat no one will be able to replace them!!
Inspector Tiwari has a lot of pressure from his superiors to quickly solve the cases assigned to him. I like that he's not a complete buffoon, he's just a simple man with simple tastes who follows regular policing procedures. Tiwari is also an extremely kind and good-hearted man. He probably finds it hard to think like a murderer. He is also aware of Raffe's ability to see beyond that which is obvious at a murder scene. And so, he calls him to the murder scene and appoints him crime scene photographer. He is not ashamed to let Raffe watch via remote camera the interviews he conducts with the suspects and documents related to the case.
Raffe is a puzzlesolver and someone who knows how to look for clues and interview witnesses. He is also very good at helping the inspector make the connections that he sees, without giving it to him (which would never do). In fact, he goes one step further and assures the Inspector that he is learning to make deductions from him!! But the process is not one-sided. Raffe needs the Inspector's help in solving the case that his investigative firm R2 has procured.
All in all, this is a great show to watch. If you are looking for a complex police procedural or the darker side of human nature, then look elsewhere. This mystery series is fun and entertaining!!!
PS: Raffe has anointed Vijay as his unofficial "guru". He seeks his help when stumped with the case. I have not given away the plot because I think it is a must watch!!
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