Crimes Aaj Kal (UA-16+)

‘Crimes Aaj Kal' is a true crime series that explores the psychology behind heinous crimes happening in the world. Directed by Subbu Iyer, each episode follows a similar format, starting with Vikrant Massey introducing the episode and ending with him pointing out where the people went wrong. The show's focus is to explain the motive behind the crime instead of solely blaming the perpetrator. The first episode, ‘Reel versus Real,' tells the story of a teenager who uploads a kidnapping reel to Tgraam, leading the world to question whether it is real or staged for social media. The subsequent episodes, ‘Broken Heart' and ‘Kill the Enemy,' delve into online dating and turning the game world into reality, respectively. Although each episode provides unique insight into the psychology of people unable to control their emotions, the 50-minute duration leaves little time for in-depth exploration of the issues. Nonetheless, the show delivers a thought-provoking message, encouraging viewers to make wise decisions in similar situations. The actors, including Ganesh Chavan, Bhuvnesh Shetty, and Reshma Marchant, played their roles with precision, lending gravitas to the drama and making it appear realistic. For fans of long-running true crime shows like 'Crime Patrol' and 'Savdhaan India,' 'Crimes Aaj Kal' will surely satisfy their craving for gripping crime sagas.