CID First Episode honest review from me - Fan from last 16 years

I watched the first episode of the new CID season last night, and here is my genuine review. As a dedicated fan of CID for the past 16–17 years, I’ve watched every episode from 1 to 1547. This long history gives me a clear understanding of when the writing and storytelling are exceptional and when they fall short. I’m sharing this feedback with the hope that it will be valuable to the CID team, helping them make improvements that are crucial for the show's continued success.

1. Need for Quality Writers and Stories

• The writing in this episode was poor. Daya once mentioned in an interview that they would take a month to finalize a single story before shooting. If this is the result of such careful planning, it's disappointing. The story is riddled with loopholes, and the screenplay lacks the excellence CID was known for.
• CID should consider bringing back old writers like Shridhar Raghavan, Chirag Salian, and Nitika Kanwar, who delivered outstanding and unique stories with well-structured sequences. Shridhhar Raghavan, in particular, excelled at creating out-of-the-box concepts.

2. Exploring Great Stories Over Multiple Episodes

• A storyline as powerful as "Abhijeet killing Daya due to his daughter" deserved more depth and should have been explored across at least four episodes. This would have allowed the audience to feel the emotional buildup and suspense. Rushing such a great concept into a single episode was a missed opportunity.

3. Incorporating Logical Dialogues

• Even in a fictional show, basic logic is essential. For example, ACP randomly instructing Pankaj to bring the metro train back to the spot of the crime feels unrealistic. A more logical dialogue would be something like:
  "Pankaj, contact the metro/railway department and request permission to bring the train back to that point."
  This would make the scene more believable.

4. Avoiding Illogical Plot Points

• Shreya's replacement: The explanation that Shreya was replaced by an identical lookalike to emotionally torture Abhijeet feels absurd. The "lookalike" or "plastic surgery" trope has been overused and could have been handled in a more grounded manner.
• Abhijeet’s missed shot: As a sharpshooter, Abhijeet missing his target feels forced, especially since the promo showed him firing at Daya. The reasoning that a sniper was involved contradicts the setup and weakens the execution.

5. Tribute to Fredericks

• The tribute to Fredericks (Pradeep Uppoor and Dinesh Phadnis) was limited to a written acknowledgment, which felt insufficient. A better approach could have been:
  ACP, Avni, and Vraj enter the bureau, and Avni notices an empty desk. When she asks why it’s unoccupied, ACP explains that it belonged to their beloved officer, Fredericks, who served CID for 20 years. The scene then shifts to a montage of his memorable moments, followed by emotional reactions from Pankaj and Purvi.
  This would have been a fitting and emotional homage.

6. Using Actual Flashbacks from Old Episodes

• The flashbacks of Shreya should have included scenes from her first episode (around Episode 539) and later episodes (around Episode 1047). This would have connected long-time fans with the show's legacy and introduced new viewers to her backstory.

7. Recap of Previous Seasons

• The episode started abruptly. A short 3–4 minute recap of CID’s journey, highlighting iconic moments from the past seasons, would have been a perfect way to reintroduce the series. ACP narrating the bureau’s legacy in his voice would have added depth.

8. Improving Screenplay

• The episode lacked smooth transitions, and the sequences felt disconnected. CID’s hallmark was its gripping screenplay that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. This needs to be restored.

9. Continuation from the Last Season

• The Eye Gang storyline could have been a great starting point for the new season. For instance, the Eye Gang kidnapping Abhijeet’s daughter could have been explored over multiple episodes. This would have seamlessly linked the old and new seasons.

10. Missing a New Title Track

• The season started without a proper musical title track. A revamped title sequence combining old and new clips with engaging background music would have been a delightful addition.

11. Missing BP Singh’s Touch

• The episode lacked BP Singh’s distinctive storytelling and presentation style, which were key elements of CID's success. While BP Singh may no longer be actively involved, the team could seek his guidance to infuse that iconic “tadka” into the new season.

There may be more areas for improvement, but I believe these are the most pressing. My intention is purely to ensure CID doesn’t lose its spark and achieves even greater success than before. I hope we see significant improvements in future episodes.

Loving CID always.

Note - I written everything by myself and used Chatgpt to correct spellings and grammar mistakes.

Shreya eppeared in ep 586 and 1083 i think

I'm a Fan of CID for 14 years and my opinion:

1. First Episode was an average one.

2. They've completely ignoring non hindi viewers. All credits they displaying only in Hindi(not making offense at Hindi language)

3. Didn't mentioned what happened to Fredy.

4. I cannot digest Pankaj acting as a Senior CID Officer. If he can be a Senior, then Fredy can be DCP.

5. The new Graphics is so poor.

6. Need good story and script.

Originally posted by: Ashly_Ansalam

I'm a Fan of CID for 14 years and my opinion:

1. First Episode was an average one.

2. They've completely ignoring non hindi viewers. All credits they displaying only in Hindi(not making offense at Hindi language)

3. Didn't mentioned what happened to Fredy.

4. I cannot digest Pankaj acting as a Senior CID Officer. If he can be a Senior, then Fredy can be DCP.

5. The new Graphics is so poor.

6. Need good story and script.

Yes u r right. They wrote everything in Hindi. I am from Pakistan. I can't read Hindi.

They should have written in english. Like old times

I completely agree with you.... the first episode was a complete rush which was not necessary...

They could've dragged it to Sunday which would've drawn more audience as no one likes an incomplete story...so I am sure whoever watched the first episode would've definitely watched the 2nd episode

That Vraj guy is toh gayab after the first episode...they didn't even tell y he is gayab...( I didn't like him tho)

Wow, finally I am back here! Not sure if anyone knows me or if any old members are still here. But as an ex viewbie of this forum and a very loyal fan of the old CID, I have to say this. I watched 1 episode but I didn't feel the thrill.

First of all, we have moved on from these episodic stories. Thanks to COVID, OTT and more exposure to higher quality content, our standards have risen. CID makers and Sony can't think the old format will work just on nostalgia alone. You have some great actors. Write a solid thriller of 8 episodes and do it as an OTT format. People will wait for the next season like they do for a Family Man or Panchayat.

Second, the story is the hero. You can't stitch together some half hearted scenes filled with the darwaza or kuch toh gadbad dialogues and expect people to jump like before. Those days - pre 2009, the stories were much better.

CID is a huge brand. Use it to make something worth watching. I have very nice memories of CID from 1998. I still watch the old ones - the pre 2007 ones on youtube when they show up on my feed and some of them still make me smile. The new season is a pale shadow of the old series. Sorry.