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Zee 5’s Crime Beat has given us a great political drama to both enjoy and ponder over, with a handful of crime thriller elements. There’s always risk when a show begins explosively, but Crime Beat continues to keep you hooked throughout. The ending of the show is pretty definitive, which I thought was a good creative decision. In this article we’re mainly going to discuss that, along with the possibility of the show getting another season.

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What’s the show about?

Crime Beat opens with wanted criminal Binny Chaudhary getting shot by someone when he’s about to surrender in Indirapuram, Delhi. Then the story takes us back to a while ago, and we now follow crime journalist Abhishek Sinha, who’s struggling to find a good story (and a big break). Binny is hiding in Afghanistan, and thanks to a treaty between the Afghan and Indian governments,...

There is such a swift and easy flow of talent in this new eight-episode series on Zee5, that it seems a pity to pick holes in Crime Beat. But holes, there are aplenty, with the journalist-hero Abhishek Sinha (played by an adequate if not quite outstanding Saqib Saalim) taking a fall each time the storytelling falters to keep up with his zeal for Page 1.

The last time we saw a crime journalist taking such insane risks for a story was in Kanu Behl’s Despatch, and we all know what happened to Manoj Bajpayee in that.

The fledgling super-snooper in Crime Beat doesn’t face the same heat as Joy Bag in Despatch, probably on account of his callowness rather than callousness. When one is as young as Abhishek Sinha, the errors of judgment are often attributed to immaturity, even though they are born out of overweening ambition.

Abhishek Sinha...

Fourteen years ago, Saqib Saleem and Saba Azad debuted with Y-Films’ Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge. I’m sure neither the actors nor the fans of that film, including yours truly, ever imagined seeing these two actors together in something like Zee 5’s Crime Beat, all these years later. I don’t have to tell you that the latest show is drastically different from Saleem and Azad’s debut film in every aspect. It is still a nice, perhaps unplanned, reunion. But if I have to point out the things that actively hurt Crime Beat, then the romance between Saleem and Azad’s characters should be at the top of the list. There is a professional rivalry angle at play as well, which works out.

Crime Beat, of course, is an eight-episode adaptation of author Somnath Batabyal’s 2013 novel, The Price You Pay. I got curious about the source material after getting this assignment,...

Here’s What You Can Binge On This Weekend! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

This weekend, our picks include Baby John, a film about a former cop living in self-imposed exile, and the third season of Reacher, a series centered on a former military cop, both available on Prime Video. Over on Netflix, Balayya fans are in for a treat, while Zee5 offers a gripping thriller about a journalist. On the theatrical front, we’ve chosen only comedies, three of them, to be exact. Scroll down for the complete list, including titles, trailers, plot details, and more.

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Baby John (Hindi)

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Directed by Kalees, this action thriller is a remake of the Tamil film Theri and stars Varun Dhawan. The story follows a former cop who has exiled himself with his daughter to live a quiet, civilian life in a distant land. But why did he leave his past behind?...

What Did Saqib Saleem Say About The Unfair Audition Process In Bollywood? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Saqib Saleem, an actor who has steadily made his mark in Bollywood, continues to impress with his versatility and grounded approach to stardom. Known for his performances in critically acclaimed films like Bombay Talkies and 83 and his compelling portrayal in the web series Rangbaaz, Saqib has made a name for himself. Despite over a decade in the industry, he remains committed to honing his craft and approaching roles with humility.

His latest project, Crime Beat, sees him stepping into the shoes of a journalist, a role that has expanded his understanding of the pressures faced by the media. During the promotion of his role, Saqib opened up about the inequalities in the audition process. While unafraid of auditioning for roles, he emphasizes the need for a level playing field.

Saqib Saleem Believes Rules Should...