Scoop, Hansal Mehta's new Netflix drama series, has a lot to register and comprehend. Reasonably, the discussion may begin with whether the filmmaker has been able to exceed the expectations set by the magnificent Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. I am here to tell you yes, with sufficient facts and evidence. Mehta has raised the bar even higher with Scoop, delivering a brilliantly written and performed production that stands on its own with an immediacy attempted by only a few works in recent memory.
Scoop is based on the true story of Jigna Vora, who was charged with the murder of a fellow reporter, Jyotimoy Dey, in June 2011. It tells the account of what happened behind the scenes and attempts to throw light on the relationship between the D-Company, Chotta Rajan, Mumbai Police, and media operations. With some creative the license, the story has been fictionalized, with characters given new identities, but the setting remains real.
Scoop's central plot contains all of the ingredients for intrigue. Hansal Mehta and his writing team, Mrunmayee Lagoo and Mirat Trivedi, pull us into the story from the first frame. Despite the fact that each episode is an hour long, there isn't a single minute of downtime because the writing is raunchy and fast-paced. The emotional undertones are nicely depicted as well, and Hansal creates an atmosphere that makes you root for the heroine, Jagruti Pathak (Karishma Tanna). After a time, there's substance that makes you care about what's going on around the protagonist and question the societal system.
The sequences in the jail are slightly dark and extended, which may be difficult for the family audience to watch. While the intention is to highlight what a journalist has to go through in order to stand by the truth, the in-jail sequences may have been edited for greater impact.
Hansal Mehta's Scoop is a complete success as the director successfully blends suspense, drama, and emotion. The 6-episode series has enough meat to keep us involved throughout the narrative, and it serves as an eye-opener in many respects, depicting the realities of pursuing the truth. This is a must-see this weekend on the internet.
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