Synopsis
#CodeM is a story of an army encounter with terrorists wherein a soldier dies in a cross-firing. Major Monica Mehra (#JenniferWinget) is called upon to investigate the case on behalf of the #IndianArmy. At the outset, the case appears like an open and shut case. However, Monica Mehra believes that there is something more to this story. Did the encounter happen for real? Did the soldier die in the cross-firing or was he a victim of some deep-seated conspiracy? Is Monica Mehra successful at unearthing the secret hidden behind the death of the army man? The answers to all these questions form the crux of the web series #CodeM.
Direction
The makers of the series have tried to give a 'Massy' flavour to the web series. #Code M is certainly impressive in a few parts. Every episode ends on an interesting note and keeps you hooked for the following episode. The chemistry between officer Angad (#TanujVirwani) and Major Monica Mehra is quite interesting. Along with the murder mystery, there are also few other takeaways from this web series. There are few dull moments in the web series which might detract your interest as an audience. Few episodes seem dragged unnecessarily, and the series should have ended in 5-6 episodes. The director #AkshayChoubey could have executed the plot in a better way.
Technical Departments
The editing of the web series is not up to the mark. The use of jump cuts at places will cause a lapse of concentration for the audience. Few scenes could have been trimmed easily to make the series more compact. The cinematography by #ShanuSinghRajput is impressive.
Music and Background Score
The title track of the series by #MeetBros is nice; however, the background music has failed to make a huge impact in the series.
Performances
The performances of the star cast should be the primary reason behind watching this web series. #JenniferWinget has nailed the character of Major Monica Mehra with ease. She has been a perfect cast for the role. Her expressions throughout the web series have been a thing to watch out for. She has aptly portrayed the problems of an ambitious working woman. The credits should go to the makers for using her acting abilities well in this web series. #TanujVirwani has also been impressive in this series.
After two seasons of '#InsideEdge' (An Amazon Prime Original), he is a known face for the audience on the OTT platforms. #TanujVirwani is also a perfect cast for the role of 'Angad' in this web series. #RajatKapoor has also tried to give his best as the character of Col. Suryaveer Chauhan. The other supporting cast including the two soldiers (Gaurav and Shakti) have also done well in this web series.
WMR Verdict
#CodeM is a web series inspired by various true events. The climax is certainly going to surprise you. It is worth a watch, but the murder mystery could have been more intense. Watch the web series for the performances of the star cast and its shock value.
WMR Rating: 3/5
WMR Writer Credits: #SoumikDatta
Created by: #JuggernautProductions
Developed by: #EktaKapoor
Written by: #ShubhraChatterji, #AniruddhaGuha, #AparnaNadig, #SulagnaChatterjee
Directed by: #AkshayChoubey
Starring: #JenniferWinget
Genre: #Webseries │ #Drama │#Mystery
No. of Episodes: 8
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