Shantaram (TV Series) Down and Out (2022) User Reviews

Roles of a lifetime for Charlie Hunnam and Shubham Saraf

[richiehodev · 9/10 · 25 December 2022]

This rich story filled with intrigue, wonder, and redemption was meant only for Charlie Hunnam. He is captivating whenever he is on screen, playing a lost and vulnerable Lin, in a classic fish out of water story. He is unsure of the person he wants to be, but knows that the person he is right now is not the person he should be.

And there to help him find his way is Prahbu, played by Shubham Saraf. Shubham is charismatic and personable in his speech, demeanor, and mannerisms; sometimes even overtaking Charlie in charm whenever the two appear together. It would be a great injustice if Shubham doesn't deserve any recognition for this role.

The setting of 1980 Bombay India is itself a main character; a world that is living and breathing with all kinds of rich cultural sights and sounds. Production set up and costume design are meticulous, leaving you no choice but to be lost in this world, just as Lin is navigating through it for the very first time.

The story is slowly developing, but Shantaram has more going for it than other stories that are lucky enough to be renewed for many seasons.

Good show and im addicted to this show

[moviesfilmsreviewsinc · 10/10 · 1 January 2023]

In a flashback, episode 2 of Shantaram sees Dale taking off from the country and preparing to come to India to "lose himself". Charlie, one of his friends, helps him out with the passport and his "share" of the money for not disclosing Charlie's identity to the police. The reason for the same is that this particular policeman is corrupt and will ask for bribes from him. If he can't shell out money, Dale would be thrown into prison. Although it is not much, Prabhu's jhopadpatti in the Sagar Wada slum area provides safe shelter to Dale for the night. There, the two men bond over food, whiskey, and cannabis. Lisa finally gets her senses back and tells Karla what she needed to hear. Episode 2 reveals the real game of muscle and power going on in central Bombay. Karla is certainly not who we thought she was. She is actually one of the higher ups with a morality skewed to look out for own interests. Her "gift" of deceiving people into thinking she cares about them and exploiting their vulnerability and helplessness was on full display here. But she redeemed herself in the climax by helping Dale and comforting Lisa. Important players in the plot like Khader and Walid Shah were also introduced as menacing figures. The two belong to different factions within the local fabric of criminal underworld. It will be interesting to see how that pans out. Charlie Hunnam has done almost everything in a matter of two episodes. From jumping off buildings and putting out fires, to risking his life for strangers and helping people with his kindness. The show definitely benefits from his presence and he is the one holding the story together. Someone called Rujul Aadekar will be handing over the contract for the Sagar Wada land to Wadil Shah. This puts Karla in a spot of bother, as she makes an urgent appointment with her associate. Lisa accuses Karla of being selfish in getting her out as this information was essential for her and her associate, Khader. At the same time, she's thankful to Karla for having gotten her out as the other girl, Sunny, who witnessed the deal is now dead.