<p>Raj & DK’s crime comedy ‘<em>Farzi</em>’ may be reminiscent of ‘Money Heist’’s plot in the first episode — law-abiding citizens from the ‘lowered’ and middle classes struggling in every sphere of their lives — a consequence of capitalism and the system it supports, politically and socially. However, it deviates into a much more Indian context and radically changes course.</p>.<p>The series’ cast is outstanding, with names like Amol Palekar, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon and Shahid Kapoor.</p>.<p>Sunny’s (Shahid Kapoor) remark in the first episode, “We aren’t middle class, we are middle-finger-class,” pretty much sums up why the characters delve into transgression. While avarice is a reason for the characters’ felonious acts, it is essentially a result of the chance circumstances of being born impoverished.</p>.<p>The series depicts how talented artists suffer in varied settings and how the world lacks an appreciation for true art.</p>.<p>Given its core premise of middle-class woes, the series is something that most<br />Indian populace would relate to. It has plenty of comic relief, too.</p>.<p>Vijay Sethupathi, a fiery coming-of-age cop, steals the show, as does the iconic Amol Palekar. Palekar’s return to OTT is a refreshing shift. Shahid excels as Sunny, and even as the protagonist, he remains low-key and avoids being overly flashy. Kay Kay fills in brilliantly as the antagonist Mansoor, giving the drama, the punch and the weight the show requires to be whole.</p>.<p>The series is so well-researched that it sometimes feels like an instruction manual for making counterfeit notes — which is the show’s premise.</p>.<p>With a phenomenal script using simple language to portray profound emotions, the series has the potential to keep the audience glued through the eight episodes.</p>.<p><em>Farzi </em>is unquestionably one of Raj & DK’s best efforts — and that’s saying a lot, given the duo’s forte and their stellar record.</p>
<p>Raj & DK’s crime comedy ‘<em>Farzi</em>’ may be reminiscent of ‘Money Heist’’s plot in the first episode — law-abiding citizens from the ‘lowered’ and middle classes struggling in every sphere of their lives — a consequence of capitalism and the system it supports, politically and socially. However, it deviates into a much more Indian context and radically changes course.</p>.<p>The series’ cast is outstanding, with names like Amol Palekar, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon and Shahid Kapoor.</p>.<p>Sunny’s (Shahid Kapoor) remark in the first episode, “We aren’t middle class, we are middle-finger-class,” pretty much sums up why the characters delve into transgression. While avarice is a reason for the characters’ felonious acts, it is essentially a result of the chance circumstances of being born impoverished.</p>.<p>The series depicts how talented artists suffer in varied settings and how the world lacks an appreciation for true art.</p>.<p>Given its core premise of middle-class woes, the series is something that most<br />Indian populace would relate to. It has plenty of comic relief, too.</p>.<p>Vijay Sethupathi, a fiery coming-of-age cop, steals the show, as does the iconic Amol Palekar. Palekar’s return to OTT is a refreshing shift. Shahid excels as Sunny, and even as the protagonist, he remains low-key and avoids being overly flashy. Kay Kay fills in brilliantly as the antagonist Mansoor, giving the drama, the punch and the weight the show requires to be whole.</p>.<p>The series is so well-researched that it sometimes feels like an instruction manual for making counterfeit notes — which is the show’s premise.</p>.<p>With a phenomenal script using simple language to portray profound emotions, the series has the potential to keep the audience glued through the eight episodes.</p>.<p><em>Farzi </em>is unquestionably one of Raj & DK’s best efforts — and that’s saying a lot, given the duo’s forte and their stellar record.</p>