Helmed by Sachin Pathak (who had previously directed another cop thriller, ‘Kathmandu Connection), this six-episodic investigative drama follows a homicide detective who is trying to solve a high-profile case while battling his own personal demons. This flawed cop character who is brilliant and fighting his inner demons is a staple of western cop drama, as seen in ‘Luther’, ‘Wallander’, and ‘Happy Valley’, to name a few examples. There’s enough here to keep viewers guessing right up until the final reveal, with interesting, fleshed-out characters and a compelling plot. And, finally, what begins as a dark mystery thriller quickly turns into a tale of lies, secrets, and redemption.The screenplay by Prateek Payodhi is deftly written and methodically paced.London Files Season 1 Download
After only a few minutes into the series, the protagonist’s (Om Singh) plight becomes clear. The plot is divided into two sections: the past tragedy that turned Om’s 14-year-old son Yash Singh (Manvir Bawa) into a sinister figure and ended his married life, and the present which shows Om investigating a case in order to find Maya (Medha Rana), the daughter of an influential media baron Amar Roy, a controversial figure in London due to his support for a draconian anti-immigration law. As Om’s investigation into the case deepens, buried secrets and his repressed past threaten to surface.‘London Files’ builds gradually with a generous dose of unpredictability. The execution is commendable, but the story’s attempt to justify its many characters and their motives occasionally fall short. For instance, Shubhro Biswas’s (Amrit Kumar) backstory is never revealed to the audience, except that he is looking for his missing wife, which may explain why he is assisting the detective. Given the mystery’s engrossing nature, the climax is quite underwhelming. Parikshhit Jha’s editing, on the other hand, is crisp and fluid, seamlessly transitioning from flashbacks to the present and holding the audience’s attention throughout.