The quality of content on various OTT platforms has reached an all-time low. Take a look at these examples and discover for yourself why viewers are being taken for a ride.
1. The Marked Heart on Netflix – This Spanish series, "Pálpito," shot in Colombia, lost its way in translation when dubbed in English. The performances are so cringe-worthy that they could make even non-actors like Rahul Roy and Deepak Parashar blush. And to add insult to injury, the screenplay feels like it was penned by the masterminds behind those dramatic Balaji Telefilms.
2. Haddi - the latest movie on Zee5 – It's a shame to see a potentially powerful theme about transgender individuals handled with all the grace of a bull in a china shop. Nawazuddin does his best to salvage this sinking ship, but the rest of the crew, including the writer-director (Akshat A Sharma), and a certain Anurag Kashyap (who should stick to directing and leave acting to actors), make matters worse.
3. Aakhri Sach on Disney Hotstar – Prepare to be driven up the wall by this ongoing mystery series. Tamannaah's portrayal as the investigating officer is about as convincing as a unicorn in a courtroom. The so-called police officers in this show might as well be amateur actors at a fancy dress party. And as for the plot, it's so convoluted that it takes a nosedive into the abyss of unbearable within the first 15 minutes.
These are just the tip of the iceberg, my friends. Countless movies and web series are lurking in the shadows, ready to steal your time and patience. So, take heed, and save yourself from the agony of endless eye-rolls by skipping these cinematic disasters. Your sanity and Netflix queue will thank you.
Feel free to add a few more names of the crappy shows you've recently encountered.
____ Sanjiva Sahai
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