Mumbai Diaries is a riveting medical drama series that does not pull any punches. Every episode is tension-filled and thrilling; we watched this in a blur, completely swept away by the realism of human tragedy and character drama.
First of all the gritty realism of the series has to be appreciated. Gone are the sterile white walls of most medical dramas, instead we dive headlong into the gritty grimy reality of public hospitals in developing nations. This is exactly what we expect, organized chaos, doctors and staff fighting against impossible odds to save lives.
Season 1 is a savage realistic rendition of the terrible events of 26/11 and the horrible carnage. The hotel and hospital's siege are depicted with ferocity and brutality. Every moment is nail-biting. Season 2 is a little slower-paced but makes up for it with interesting deep dives into human drama and experiences. There is a beautiful continuity in the series, and I am glad to see most of the characters explored in further depth and background.
Certain performances stand out from the rest. Hats off to Mohit Raina for playing the fearless doctor Oberoi who is willing to bend and break any rule in the pursuit of saving lives. Our original trio of trainee doctors played by Mrunmayee Deshpande, Satyajeet Dubey and Natasha Bharadwaj act as the heart and soul of the series, rising to the challenge while overcoming their own personal demons. Special mention to Balaji Gauri for playing the fearless head nurse Cherian who everyone fears, from the Chief to the janitor, who acts as a beacon of ethics and honesty anchoring all ships around her.
I am most certainly hoping they make a 3rd season of this excellent series.
First of all the gritty realism of the series has to be appreciated. Gone are the sterile white walls of most medical dramas, instead we dive headlong into the gritty grimy reality of public hospitals in developing nations. This is exactly what we expect, organized chaos, doctors and staff fighting against impossible odds to save lives.
Season 1 is a savage realistic rendition of the terrible events of 26/11 and the horrible carnage. The hotel and hospital's siege are depicted with ferocity and brutality. Every moment is nail-biting. Season 2 is a little slower-paced but makes up for it with interesting deep dives into human drama and experiences. There is a beautiful continuity in the series, and I am glad to see most of the characters explored in further depth and background.
Certain performances stand out from the rest. Hats off to Mohit Raina for playing the fearless doctor Oberoi who is willing to bend and break any rule in the pursuit of saving lives. Our original trio of trainee doctors played by Mrunmayee Deshpande, Satyajeet Dubey and Natasha Bharadwaj act as the heart and soul of the series, rising to the challenge while overcoming their own personal demons. Special mention to Balaji Gauri for playing the fearless head nurse Cherian who everyone fears, from the Chief to the janitor, who acts as a beacon of ethics and honesty anchoring all ships around her.
I am most certainly hoping they make a 3rd season of this excellent series.