Prime’s Best Hidden Gem is a Tense Indian Crime Drama With 8.6 on IMDb
Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster!
Tired of the same TV shows you keep rewatching over and over again? Maybe it’s time to switch your attention to something totally different then. Something that you never even tried to watch and thought would end up on your list.
If you are a fan of all kinds of crime thrillers like us but also enjoy a good deal of dark humor, then we have great news for you. All the viewers who have Prime subscriptions, get ready to dive deep into the intense Indian show called Farzi.
Farzi (translates as fake) is a Hindi-language series produced and directed by Raj & DK. The show features some of Indian most famous TV stars like Vijay Sethupathi, Shahid Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon.
Initially conceived as a film in 2014, Farzi was expanded into a television series by 2019 and the filming began in 2021. Finally, it was released on Prime by the end of February 2023.
What Is Farzi About?
At the center of the story is a brilliant artist named Sunny, who decides to use his skills in a dangerous scheme, by designing the perfect fake currency note in order to save his beloved grandpa's printing press from going under.
However, the risks are just too high for the devoted officer Michael wants to rid the country of the counterfeiting menace. The real deal battle starts unraveling as they are about to work together on a project…
The series is a thrilling watch as you can never predict who is going to end up as a winner and how many bad guys are going to be added to the story. What attracts the viewers are also the background personal stories of the main characters.
“What really stood out for me was Vijay Sethupathi's performance. I had only seen him in Super Deluxe before, but his acting in Farzi was on another level. He was so convincing in his role that I was completely drawn into the story. The series was directed really well, with each episode being carefully crafted to keep the audience engaged,” Redditor sirusndurus said.
It’s been rumored that the series will be renewed for a second season, and no wonder why: the series’ ratings are excellent with 8.6 on IMDb.
The hit Indian series Farzi is available to stream on Prime.