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Andhera Debut Delivers Strong Mood and Performances, Faces Script and Pacing Critiques

Premiering August 14 on Prime Video, the Mumbai-set horror-investigation series relies on compelling lead performances with atmospheric production, revealing an uneven narrative flow.

Overview

  • Andhera debuted on Amazon Prime Video on August 14 as an eight-episode horror-investigation series set in Mumbai.
  • Reviewers highlighted Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra and Prajakta Koli for delivering compelling portrayals that ground the story’s supernatural elements.
  • The series’ sound design, cinematography and visual effects earned praise for crafting a moody urban backdrop that blurs reality and nightmare.
  • Critics pointed to an uneven script and sluggish pacing that scattered multiple subplots across its eight-episode arc.
  • The show’s high-concept blend of supernatural horror, science fiction and folklore was viewed as ambitious but overreaching in narrative cohesion.