“Gripping” and “intense” psychological thriller ‘worth watching’ jumps into UK streaming chart

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The psychological thriller Daldal has quickly become popular on UK streaming platforms. This Indian Hindi-language series, released in 2024, is adapted from Vish Dhamija’s bestselling novel, Bhendi Bazaar.

Directed by Suresh Triveni, Daldal features Bhumi Pednekar as Rita Ferreira, the recently assigned Deputy Commissioner of Police in Mumbai.

Ferreira, the city’s newest Deputy Chief of Police, is leading the investigation into a brutal serial killer who has been frightening the community.

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Rita Ferreira, the newest and youngest detective in charge at Mumbai’s Crime Branch, faces challenges both at work – dealing with sexism – and within herself, as she struggles with self-doubt while investigating a ruthless killer.

Usha Jadhav will be joined in the film by Samara Tijori, Sandeep Kulkarni, Prateek Pachauri, Aditya Rawal, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Ananth Mahadevan, and Chinmay Mandlekar.

The new seven-part series is gaining popularity on Prime Video, currently ranking as the tenth most-watched show in the UK.

The show currently has a 5.3/10 rating on IMDb. While some viewers appreciate the storyline and acting, others have been critical.

Wow, I was totally captivated by this drama! It’s not just entertaining, but it really makes you think. And Bhumi Pednekar? She was incredible – a truly standout performance. Honestly, I couldn’t stop watching; the story just pulls you right in and doesn’t let go!

The show’s characters are really well-developed and emotionally engaging. If you enjoy thought-provoking dramas that tackle important social issues, this is absolutely worth checking out!

One viewer described the show, Daldal, as a compelling crime thriller that truly earns its title. They said it draws you into a complex and troubling world of corruption, crime, and difficult moral questions.

One viewer described Daldal as a dark, captivating, and highly engaging story. They noted that while it starts slowly, it eventually becomes completely absorbing.

The show is consistently gripping and stays with you long after the credits roll. It’s absolutely worth checking out!

One viewer disagreed, saying the acting was good, but the story was really weak and lacked excitement.

Daldal is streaming now on Prime Video.

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2026-02-02 21:19