Forged: Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Harman Singha, Darshan Kumaar, Seema Biswas, Vipin Sharma, Gul Panag
Creator: Raj & DK
Director: Raj & DK, Suman Kumar, Tusshar Seyth
Streaming On: Prime Video
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 7 episodes of fifty minutes each
All of the lovers of thrillers needs to be on high alert, as Manoj Bajpayee, yet again, delivers a implausible season of The Family Man S3. Helmed by Raj & DK, the online series yet again proves that it is hard to take care of the usual of its predecessors, but still, it passes the test in flying colours! Manoj Bajpayee, as Srikant Tiwari, has been consistently in his best form for 3 seasons, and this web series ends on a cliffhanger, promising one other intense season.
The Family Man Season 3 Review: What’s It About:
The third season begins with a recent threat that the nation must confront, and, in fact, Srikant Tiwari can be on a mission to save lots of the nation. This season, Srikant is pulled right into a high-stakes geopolitical nightmare centred around a sinister conspiracy threatening Northeast India. The show starts with a series of bomb blasts in Nagaland, where Srikant loses a loved one!
But the actual, terrifying twist? Srikant Tiwari isn’t any longer the hidden hero; he’s the nation’s Most Wanted Man. Framed, on the run, and compelled to involve his clueless family on the sector, this season blurs the lines between duty and danger like never before, making this show actually about The Family Man!
The Family Man Season 3 Review: What Works:
The net series successfully avoids the franchise fatigue, and the fundamentals of the show are still intact – A family guy trying to take care of a balance between his life as a undercover agent and his family, and failing disastrously at considered one of them. The shift in tone from Srikant hilariously battling his kids’ Gen-Z life, learning slang from them, to him performing a flawless takedown is the show’s biggest strength. The humor seems organic, coming from a middle-class family.
Raj & DK and their entire team have good control over the narrative of the show, segmented into seven episodes, with the last episode being called the Endgame! The stakes at the moment are definitely very high as Srikant turns a fugitive, which also makes the whole chase intensely personal. Srikant’s family – wife Suchi, and kids Dhriti and Atharva are collateral, and this crisis provides the vital emotional depth that always goes missing in pure actioners.
The consistency in content quality is the show’s biggest triumph. Raj & DK have meticulously maintained the show’s unique mix of a spy thriller mixed with domestic issues. The pacing is relentless, and Manoj Bajpayee‘s one-liners remain the USP of this season. However, this season is more in regards to the antagonist Jaideep Ahlawat and his arc. He is a fresh, terrifying threat that elevates the central conflict.
The Family Man Season 3 Review: Star Performance:
Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari has set a standard that’s gold. His genius is his sheer relatability. He’s genuinely scared, but thoroughly human, and his casual, sarcastic deliveries of one-liners in the course of a crisis figure well. His repeated failures to prioritize his family, while being the show’s central premise, still hold ground even after three seasons.
Jaideep Ahlawat delivers a chilling antagonist season, defined by a brilliant stillness. So much so, that his Pathaan look didn’t hassle me at all. He is the right anti-hero to Srikant’s chaotic energy. His presence elevates this season to a different level.
Sharib Hashmi’s JK is the guts of TASC and the emotional anchor for Srikant. His character once again provides good comic relief, and their banter is arguably the perfect a part of the motion sequences. Meanwhile, Priyamani stays the struggling wife dealing with the stress of being married to a person who lives a double life. Her emotional turmoil adds vital, crucial domestic tension.
Nimrat Kaur brings a pointy, negative presence to the show, and her ruling the territory because the negative lead is commendable. The opposite characters of the show, including the kids and the supporting characters, form a robust arc. Especially, Harman Singha is trying to nab Srikanth and Shreya Dhanwantari’s Zoya, together with Gul Panag’s Saloni, trying to save lots of Srikant.
The Family Man Season 3 Review: What Doesn’t Work:
The one drawback is one that’s been hinted at up to now as well is the group. With so many powerful characters and subplots running concurrently – the domestic drama, TASC operations, the villains and Nimrat Kaur’s thread – some good actors get missed.
The Family Man Season 3 Review: Last Words:
The Family Man S3 is a spectacular example of the best way to grow a franchise without letting the quality slip. Manoj Bajpayee’s brilliance stays the main target, however the show is a true ensemble effort. It has the emotional depth together with the signature humor that is way needed to let the series breathe and grow. If you might have didn’t notice, then the series now has two Family Man – Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat, and it could be interesting to see them fighting one another in the following season as well.
PS. Look out for some very interesting cameos which may blow your mind in a completely Farzi way!
3.5 stars.
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