Shantaram isn't just misguided, it's monotonous
unnecessary. Granted, the series is based on the book, but the show takes creative liberties and switches up plot twists elsewhere, so why stick to such a relatively shallow portrayal of India? It’s also in stark contrast to Apple TV+’s other adaptation from 2022,
, which beautifully explores three generations of an immigrant family, from a grandmother who lived through Japanese-occupied Korea to her American-educated grandson who returns to Japan.stem from Prabhu and the people living around him. Saraf is a scene-stealer as his character is forced to grow up after Lin’s arrival. He evolves from an easygoing, money-minded dude to someone who’s capable of stepping up when his loved ones need him, especially his love interest, Parvati .
Once settled in Bombay, Lin patronizes a watering hole called Reynaldo’s Cafe and befriends tourists like Didier , the savvy businesswoman Karla, and her friend Lisa , a prostitute. Both women are involved in illegal activities, with warring factions of goons vying to take over the city. This leads to several meandering subplots that take ages to elevate into a meaningful arc.
Hunnam is charming and riveting, bringing depth and expressiveness to Lin, and Saraf is a treat. But they can’t overcome below-average performances from the rest of the ensemble, who often feature cartoonish accents. Siddig, a star in his own right, has nothing but bland dialogue here; the man deserves meatier material.tightens the action in the last two episodes as disparate narratives converge, but that’s far too late to salvage a wearisome and misguided 12 hours.
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