Masoom (TV series)

Masoom
GenrePsychological Thriller
Created byGurmeet Singh
Based onBlood
by Sophie Petzal
Screenplay byGinny Diwan
Directed byMihir Desai
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languagesHindi
Punjabi
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerNamit Sharma
CinematographyVivek Shah
EditorMannan Mehta
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companyReliance Entertainment
Original release
NetworkDisney+ Hotstar
Release17 June 2022 (2022-06-17)

Masoom is an Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller television series created by Gurmeet Singh based on the 2018 Irish drama series Blood by Sophie Petzal for Disney+ Hotstar.[1] The series stars Boman Irani, Samara Tijori, Upasana Singh, Manjari Phadnis, Saariika Singh, Veer Rajwant Singh and Manu Rishi in the lead roles.[2] The series was released on June 17, 2022.[3][4]

Plot

Set against the backdrop of a small town, "Masoom" revolves around a seemingly perfect family whose facade begins to crumble when a tragic incident occurs. The narrative focuses on the aftermath of this event, exploring how it impacts each family member and their relationships. The series delves into themes of grief, betrayal, and the quest for redemption, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced loss or familial strife.

Cast

Reception

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave it 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Masoom is principally a father-daughter drama about a man who is neither a good dad nor a particularly dependable husband. It hinges on Irani's unfussy, unshowy performance that hits the steadiest of notes in a patchy series. His is a sterling turn in a middling show."[6] Sreeparna Sengupta of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "‘Masoom’ sets a tone for intrigue and suspense right from the start. From the background music that spells uncertainty to the misty hues of Punjab, the series draws you in with its atmospheric build."[7] Abhimanyu Mathur of Hindustan Times observed that "Masoom is a simple story that has been made quite well and performed even better. The slow-burn thriller is equal parts emotional and equal parts riveting, and will keep the viewer engaged for sure."[8]

Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in writes that "There’s no shortage of web series about families with dark secrets, for whom a crime sets off a maelstrom of suspicion, repressed memories and guilt. Masoom, which is stacked with both over-stewed and half-cooked scenes, adds little to this type of show."[9] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express stated that "This Boman Irani starrer should have parlayed into a taut thriller, but the result is only intermittently effective and comes off, overall, strangely bloodless."[10]

Gautaman Bhaskaran of News 18 rated it 3.5/5 stars and said that "Masoom really stands out for Irani’s compelling performance as a man deeply frustrated at his inability to ease his wife’s agony."[11] Sunidhi Prajapat of OTT Play gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Masoom mostly keeps you going because of the ace performances, but do not dare to stream it for a perfect crime-thriller. However, the fresh take on intense family drama makes it a one-time watch."[12] Manik Sharma of Firstpost said that "Masoom suffers from the unevenness of focus but it is still a deliciously wicked tale of a family that is struggling to stay together."[13]

References

  1. ^ "'Masoom' Trailer: Disney+ Hotstar's Psychological Thriller Series Shows How Family Ties Unravel". Deadline Hollywood. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Boman Irani opens up about his OTT debut 'Masoom'". The Print. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  3. ^ "'Masoom' Trailer: Boman Irani And Samara Tijori starrer 'Masoom' Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Masoom web series release date: When and where to watch Boman Irani and Samara Tijori's psychological-thriller on OTT". OTT Play. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Samara Tijori On Why She Said 'Yes' To Web Series 'Masoom'". Outlook. 18 January 2024.
  6. ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (17 June 2022). "Masoom Review: Well-Intentioned But Uneven Adaptation Of Psychological Thriller Blood". NDTV.
  7. ^ Sengupta, Sreeparna (17 June 2022). "Masoom Season 1 Review : Steeped in a web of mysteries, lies & deceit the series keeps the intrigue alive for most part". The Times of India.
  8. ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (17 June 2022). "Masoom review: Boman Irani makes dazzling OTT debut in this slow-burn thriller about relationships and secrets". Hindustan Times.
  9. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (17 June 2022). "'Masoom' review: Show about dark family secrets doesn't work hard enough". Scroll.in.
  10. ^ Gupta, Shubhra (17 June 2022). "Masoom review: Boman Irani's Hotstar show is a serviceable thriller". The Indian Express.
  11. ^ Bhaskaran, Gautaman (17 June 2022). "Masoom Review: Boman Irani Stands Out with a Compelling Performance in His OTT Debut". News 18.
  12. ^ Prajapat, Sunidhi (17 June 2022). "Masoom series review: Boman Irani, Samara Tijori's power-packed performances keep this crime-drama afloat". OTT Play.
  13. ^ Sharma, Manik (17 June 2022). "Masoom Review: Uneven but wicked enough to be called rewarding". Firstpost.
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