By anjali
When two exceptionally talented individuals like Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee collaborate, it is expected that the anticipation will be extremely high. Therefore, one can imagine the level of pressure on director Abhishek Chaubey for the Netflix web series, ‘Killer Soup’. According to the makers, this series is ‘very very loosely based on real-life events’. But does this soup live up to its killer reputation or does it go too far with the spices? Let’s discover!
About Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona’s Role
The series starring Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee kicks off with great momentum. It revolves around Prabhakar, also known as Prabhu Shetty (played by Manoj Bajpayee), and his wife Swathi Shetty (played by Konkona Sensharma). While Prabhu has been involved in money laundering with his brother Arvind (played by Shayaji Shinde), Swathi is focused on perfecting her paya soup, which apparently no one likes, and fulfilling her dream of opening a restaurant. Another key character is Umesh Pillai (also played by Manoj Bajpayee), who is Prabhu’s masseuse and Swathi’s lover.
One event triggers another, leading to a series of complications. The situation becomes increasingly tangled and difficult to navigate. What will be the ultimate outcome of these events, and will Swathi manage to escape the web of money laundering in order to fulfill her dream of opening her own restaurant? These are the questions that the show delves into.
The initial two episodes of the series are packed with action. It felt like everything was happening in these episodes, leaving the audience curious about what would come next in the remaining six.
However, as the story unfolds, there are numerous unexpected developments. While the show doesn’t become excessively dark, it does keep viewers guessing about what will happen next. By the halfway point, one can’t help but wonder what more surprises Chaubey has in store.
But not all of these developments are positive. Even after four episodes, the series starts to feel drawn out, and the fact that there is still over three hours of content left raises doubts about whether Chaubey can maintain the initial pace. In fact, the pace begins to slow down as early as the third episode.
The dark humor of the show caused a sense of unease among the audience, indicating its effectiveness as a suspenseful thriller. However, there was an odd sense of urgency throughout. While it contained Chaubey’s expected eccentricity, at times it fell short.
Konkana Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee displayed remarkable acting skills in ‘Killer Soup’, yet there seemed to be a lack of chemistry between them, at least in the initial four episodes.
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