Rangbaaz

They drew a line, he crossed the wall, They built a cage, he watched it fall. Society’s rules are a game of chess, But he plays with madness, he plays with stress. A splash of rebellion in a world of beige, Setting the rules on a burning stage.

4/5 Where to watch: ZEE5 Best for: A rainy afternoon when you want grit, not glitter. Rangbaaz

Verdict A compelling, well-acted crime drama with strong atmosphere and an absorbing central performance, somewhat held back by uneven subplotting and heavy-handed violence. Worth watching for the lead and the mood it creates, but temper expectations if you want a tightly focused plot or sympathetic supporting characters. They drew a line, he crossed the wall,

Someone who uses "colors" to hide their true face, often associated with cheating or sorcery. 4/5 Where to watch: ZEE5 Best for: A

Centered on the real-life story of Shiv Prakash Shukla , a notorious gangster from the 1990s. The series explored how a simple young man from Gorakhpur transformed into one of India’s most wanted criminals.

A protagonist is only as compelling as the world that surrounds him, and Rangbaaz boasts a stellar supporting cast that breathes life into the dusty, volatile streets of the 90s.