Series: Mukhbir The story of a spy
Mukhbir Cast: Zain Khan Durrani, Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain and more
Mukhbir Director: Shivam Nair; Jayprad Desai
Where to watch: Sea 5
Spy thrillers are always tricky. It can keep the audience hooked from the very beginning or the case can be the opposite. Many filmmakers have tried to delve into this genre, some have failed and some have succeeded. In the days when OTT is just booming, picking up a spy thriller is risky. But with Mukbir – The Story of A Spy, it seems the risk was worth taking. The eight-episode web series has gone live on Zee 5 and here’s its full review.
What is it about?
Mukhbir is a story about a young spy named Kamran played by Zain Khan Durrani who is cocky and witty in his own way. He is not among those who set a goal, but rather goes with a flow man. He works under spy KSK Murthy, played by Prakash Raj, who is determined to go the extra mile for his country. It has a background of the post-Sino-Indian war era and shows the difficult times when people worked with less technology. Kamran is put on a mission to cross the border and share updates on all the malicious attack plans being formulated in Pakistan. He has to make friends with a Pakistani family and do his job. Does the plot remind you of Raazi? Well, it’s not.
Watch the Mukhbir trailer here:
What’s hot?
Mukhbir’s storyline is something that will keep you hooked till the end. It’s not one of those spy thrillers that takes ages to develop its characters. Rather, it is a fast-paced series with very clear writing. Zain Khan Durrani has emerged as a fine actor in this with of course the powerful acts provided by supporting cast like Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain and more. While the story brings out the human side of the spy agent. He may be stubborn and appear to be a no-strings-attached person, but when he has to cross the line by killing an innocent, all emotions come crashing down on him. job done a kind of spy who has emotions but work comes first. Harsh Chayya definitely stands out from the crowd with powerful acting.
What not?
While the crisp storyline is a bonus, it does seem rushed at times. The romance between the protagonists seems forced. Apart from this, Mukbir definitely seems like a series that can turn heads.
BL verdict:
Mukbir – A Story of A Spy should be on your list this weekend. It’s a riveting spy thriller with a lot of heart.
BL rating: 3 stars
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