What Is the Story About?
Jaggi (Jaideep Ahlawat) and Daljeet (Zeeshan Ayyub) are brothers with differences. On a fateful night, they run over an older man on their way home. What follows is a series of lies following a guilt trip by the younger brother Daljeet.
How one thing leads to another and things become complicated, leaving the brothers high and dry, is the series’ core plot. Then there is a gangster angle related to Jaggi that is also intertwined in the narrative.
Performances?
The performances, especially by the brothers, are the mainstay of the series. Jaideep Ahlawat and Zeeshan Ayyub are good, and they do their best in holding the narrative together.
Jaideep Ahlawat is the better among the two. His unique body language and expressions and lack of overexposure make his act a curious watch. His frustration and anger make the proceedings gripping even when nothing is happening or if things are getting convoluted.
Zeeshan Ayyub is a case of right casting. He nails the confusion part and brings an air of innocence. The combination is effective and makes the proceedings convincing. It is key to the liking or disliking of the series. The accident sequence where the series takes off is critical in this aspect. There are many more moments, but they are primarily on the earnest and emotional side. They are alright.
Analysis
Shaad Ali of Saathiya, Bunty Aur Babli, and Ok Jaanu fame directs the series. He has in the past executed a couple of web series, as well. Bloody Brothers, his third attempt in web space, is an Indian adaptation of the British series Guilt.
Set in the picturesque location of Ooty, Bloody Brothers is a tale of brothers. Their relationship is strained to begin with, and ironically, an accident brings them together. The narrative is basically their journey with elements of thriller and drama thrown in in equal measures.
The slow pace of the series is evident at the start itself. The party sequence, followed by accident, could have been crisply handled. The beginning, therefore, is key to going ahead with the rest of the narrative or leaving it.
If the core conflict, struggle related to the accident is alright. There is a decent narrative ahead. It is bumpy and uneven, but twists and turns are always around the corner.
The six episodes are devoted to the key characters. However, it is not distracting and takes us through the proceedings neatly. The screenplay further goes back and forth but isn’t that confusing. Although, it might give a muddled feel at times.
The real drama in the series begins when all the aces are shown, i.e. the actual characters are out. What happens next makes for an intriguing narrative. Similarly, the revelation is also decently done. It is the setup that takes time and feels very lengthy.
The balance between the core thriller and don’s issue is missing. The ending is a little rushed, with the don angle dominating the proceedings. It makes the narrative uneven, and the whole thing feels like a set-up for the second season.
Overall, Bloody Brothers has its moments mainly due to the brothers casting. However, uneven and repetitive parts and a sluggish beginning bring it down to a passable affair. If you like simple dramas with thriller elements and pace is not an issue, give Bloody Brothers a try.
Other Artists?
The casting of the series is good, even though many of them feel underutilised. Tina Desai looks lovely playing a character with innocence and deceit in equal measures. Shruti Seth’s blonde wig is a distraction, but she is fine as a wife struggling to get the relationship going with the husband. The lack of happiness shows. Mugdha Godsey has a half-baked role. It starts obscurely and then turns interesting, only disappoints again. She does well to register, and that’s it. Maya Alagh, in a much smaller role, throws a surprise.
Jeetendra Joshi has an exciting character, and he does his best to make it stand out. Satish Kaushik playing a don is alright, even though he overdoes it. The rest of the actors are okay in their minor roles. Veteran Asrani plays a guest role that is integral to the whole series.
Music and Other Departments?
The music by Roy is fine. The background score works, mainly. Vikash Nowlakha’s cinematography could have been better given the setting. It is alright, as it is, but nothing stands out. Abhijeet Deshpande’s editing could have been better. The narrative feels lengthy due to frequent dragging portions. The writing is okay overall.
Highlights?
Casting
Jaideep Ahlawat
Intriguing Thriller Element
Small Twists And Turns
Drawbacks?
Sluggish Beginning
Uneven Tone
Feels Lengthy
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Reservations
Bloody Brothers Series Review by Binged Bureau
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