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Netflix’s Saare Jahan Se Accha Debuts as a Taut 1970s Spy Drama

Critical acclaim for its era-authentic production with standout lead performances also highlights a hurried finale alongside underdeveloped female roles.

Overview

  • Saare Jahan Se Accha began streaming on Netflix on August 13, 2025, following R&AW agent Vishnu Shankar’s undercover mission in 1970s Pakistan to sabotage a covert nuclear program.
  • Reviewers praise Pratik Gandhi and Sunny Hinduja for their magnetic portrayals and applaud the series’ meticulous period production and atmospheric design.
  • Critics note the show’s nuanced depiction of moral dilemmas on both sides of the border, even as familiar genre beats and plot conveniences lessen its impact.
  • Several outlets highlight a rushed conclusion and point to underused female characters despite strong supporting performances from Tillotama Shome and Kritika Kamra.
  • Reported episode counts vary across outlets, with some describing it as a six-episode series and others offering different tallies.