REVIEW- Episode 13 : 17 Oct- A test of patience - Page 3

Originally posted by: -Amri-

I am glad you liked the episode.

Again, I pointed out in my review that it is my subjective perspective😊 So yeah, this is what I felt. The thing is, I watch the show primarily as a mystery series, so if that part is not done properly, I feel disgruntled.

I like Sharad and Aahana a lot, and I feel that they are doing more than the scope the material affords them. But plots/execution wise, the series still suffers from a number of loopholes.

Originally posted by: CT_Shreya

Honestly I didn't feel like watching the episode after reading your review Amruta, but I still did and now I can't say anything more than the below.

Positives:

1. The bureau's outside has changed. Yes I noticed and that's actually a positive because now it looks more classy.
2. Trisha actually has something fruitful to do!
3. The use of social media. Nice. And well done.
4. Bikram's chase sequence.
5. Rajbir showing off his sarcasm and strength. At least he had something to do as well.
6. Trisha's playful punch at the end.

Negatives:

1. Really? An ad of whatever that site is?!! Puhlease. At least make it more subtle!
2. An obvious criminal. Yep go ahead and copy the Mentalist some more changing just who gets murdered and why. Obviously we won't know who the murderer is suddenly.
3. Bikram has to be told to follow the attacker by Raghav? Really?!! If someone wearing a mask rams into you then I think it should be obvious you follow.
4. Trisha's obvious jealousy. Couldn't you make it a bit less obvious?
5. Radhika sticking to Raghav. Okay I understand showing her falling for him, but that was a bit too much.
6. Trisha's overreaction when Raghav eggs Birju on. I just felt that was a bit overdone compared to previously. She never reacted so angrily previously.
7. Bad side actors. Up to now all the character actors have been really good, but this time around I just winced any time any of them attempted to show any emotion.
8. Romantic love song in something so serious?!! Really?!! I don't have any particular love for this song ever since I watched the movie and saw how they picturized it, but still really?!! REALLY?!!
9. Raghav putting phone on speaker. I get being in love, but does that mean you become stupid as well?
10. Raghav and Trisha's showdown. A bit overdone I think.
11. YSPT in ARCB as well? I'm sorry but that was not pleasing. Not pleasing at all. Because if it was YSPT then why was Trisha being so jealous? It was all an act anyways.

I'm watching this episode and thinking why? Why did I waste my time? Rating: 1/5

I have no expectations from tomorrow's episode either. Because it reminds me of a CID episode that involved...actually let's not give it away. When it happens tomorrow and if I turn out to be right I'll open my mouth then.

Originally posted by: CT_Shreya

Absolutely agree here. For me it's a mystery show above everything else. And I will review an episode based on that. That being said everyone has their opinion and opinions are bound to be different. 😊

I liked that the intro was short. It was something like 2 minutes. Very pleased with that.

Originally posted by: CT_Shreya

Amruta about the song - Don't watch it. Don't watch it, don't watch the movie, don't even think about it. I thought hey another spy movie. So what if it's Saif Ali Khan. Let's watch it. I've never been more disappointed. I couldn't make head or tail of the movie (not even after going back and watching every scene pretty much twice). The song...well let's not ruin it, but let's just say it's not picturized the way you would ever imagine or could ever imagine.

We are so alike it's scary. 😆 I also only mostly watch crime shows. Nowadays I'm doing a rerun of CSI NY and pulling mistakes from each episode. 😆

No but seriously I would love to see a romantic Raghav. It was just a big turnoff that it was to a song, it was YSPT (yeh sab plan tha), it was overdone, and the main thing it just didn't match Raghav's character.

Originally posted by: -Amri-

Thanks for the warning😆 I for one, can't think of a single solo movie where Saif was good- except Dil Chahta Hai and Kal Ho Na Ho, which of course, were ensembles.

I am sorely tempted to watch the song on YT now.🤣 But I will refrain.

Haha, even I was thinking that, we are indeed very alike. Criminal Minds rerun has just started. Most of the time their episodes are well-written and engrossing, so I can't nitpick😆. I especially like the way they incorporate profound and appropriate quotes in each episode. Haven't watched CSI NY, but have watched CSI Miami. I also like Law and Order a lot, because most of the time the stories are pretty dark😳

I would have liked romantic Raghav if the girl in question were a certain tall, assertive CBI team leader (I guess I am a full-fledged shipper now😆). Even if it were some other girl, a good back story and some feel good moments. But the song sequence was jarring, and I guess, a big turnoff, as you said.

I think it'd been fine if they had invested two mins at the end to show how exactly Raghav revealed his plan to Trisha and how they planned it all, and how he cleared her misconception. That'd have redeemed the episode IMO.

In the Indian makers of police procedurals' defense- I guess they have to churn out two epis a week, which leads to not so inventive storylines and lack of detail. So i let go of most of my misgivings. But even then, I think there is scope for improvement.