What a series! Mind blowing acting, screenplay! The last scene of the last episode, it sounds like another season will come surely.
The family man.
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bhkrsaharia4 June 2021
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moviesashwini4 June 2021Just completed the second season as soon as it dropped on PrimeVideo and I got here to recommend you to watch it *ASAP*. All the people unsatisfied with the ending of the first season shall be satisfied in the very first episode.
With all due respect to Sacred Games and Mirzapur, both of whose first season were, in my opinion, better than first season of The Family Man, but had a slightly under-expected season 2. The Family Man, on the other hand, ups the ante and comes out a winner among Hindi thrillers in the OTT space.
Manoj Bajpayee perfectly fits into both the roles of a family man as well as an undercover agent. Bring on the action, bring on the humour, Manoj sir can do it all and how effortlessly. Watch out for. Samantha as Raji in the second season where she plays a character willing to go to any length, physically or emotionally, to reach her target.
Special shout-out to Sumeet Kotian for the crisp editing throughout the series and the directors for the brilliant show. -
Gotta say, Raj and DK are one of the torch bearers of Indian OTT platforms. The Family Man is amongst the most popular Indian series and as of writing this review season 2 has finished.
At this point there's no need to praise Manoj Bajpayee for his skills. Just be thankful he exists and gifts us with these gems and we must protect him at all costs.
One of the best things about this series is the writing of characters. Small or lead characters, everyone is paid attention to detail and they exist for a reason. The antagonists are always very very well written which makes this more nail biting. Apart from that, background score, production design, dialogues are top notch.
VFX could be better with bigger budget and sometimes there are dues ex machina happening with either event or character which is a let down but nonetheless it's still entertaining, sometimes shocking with sprinkles of comic moments.
Lastly, The family man is a must watch show and ironically not family friendly. -
Akshay_Gupta_20 September 2019I believe i am the first person to complete the entire series and i am pretty sure i am in no position to go to the office right now. One thing about which i am very confident about is - Its one of the best Indian TV series so far. Amazing acting, Amazing direction, Super Amazing cinematography and what not.
It was worth watching in a single go. I was completely engaged in the storyline. I would personally recommend it. Its totally different and its very much unpredictable.
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divyamgautam20 September 2019Jack Ryan, which also happens to be an Amazon original used to be my favourite action/drama series until I saw this masterpiece. This series is very realistic and an exciting take on spy based series where the spy drives some old messed up hatchback and not an Aston Martin. The series also shows how the underpaid job of a spy affects Sri and his family. 10/10 would recommend. Doesn't matter which country you're from
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devthekiller20 September 2019Worth to watch. Manoj Bajpai's acting was superb and the story is good.
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krishnenduvk7 October 2019First of all I am happy with the fact that now people atleast know secret agents are not like Salman Khan's character Tiger (from Ek Tha Tiger , Tiger Zinda Hai), Secret agents are not commandos who can beat a bulk of villain singlehandedly, so you can say the level of Indian Series is going up.
Now talking about this series, I liked the concept, I liked the over all story, acting. Remember one thing this series is about a family man who also works for a secret team whose main task is... Okay I am not goning to give spoilers. Directors did really well in that part , the balance of life between work and a very normal family with two cute kids.
Now the things that could be better: It started really well, 'Dance of Death' was best eposide in my opinion. Show was going really well upto this part, but then directors tried to do some thing more, tried to put more twists, and ended up doing illogical things.
Dont read from this point if you haven't watched it yet: If you have watched this then you know there was a plan B, now can any one explain me why the terrorists were not executing plan B first...?? It was easier right?? -
After delivering an award-winning and extremely successful The Family Man Season 1, Raj & DK along with Suparn Varma perfectly created an engrossing sequel. The sharp writing, well-choreographed action sequences, impressive performances, and gripping screenplay are the major highlights of the show.
The opening scene is absorbing, initial episodes are fast-paced, humorous, and engaging. Each episode is shown with the right balance of entertainment and thrills. The character development was rightly achieved and various subplots are opened well. The series drops a little bit in midways but it catches speed from its 7th episode. The last 2 episodes are well executed & it takes the series to another level, the screenplay will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. The credit of keeping the viewers hooked to the screen majorly goes to Manoj Bajpayee.
Manoj Bajpayee delivered an outstanding performance, right from the first episode he steals every scene with his expression and dialogue delivery. Equally good is Sharib Hashmi, he also delivered an impressive performance. Priyamani, Devadarshini, and Seema Biswas are fine in their supporting roles.
Samantha Akkineni as Raji is one of the best things about the series. She has chosen a great role and series to introduce herself to the Hindi and global audiences. Samantha plays the antagonist in the series and does complete justice to her character. Special mention for Ashlesha Thakur, she is excellent as Dhriti. Vedant Sinha as Atharv plays his part very well.
The cinematography by Cameron Eric Bryson is breathtaking, especially in the climax and the attack scenes at the police station. Ketan Sodha's background score is excellent. Sumeet Kotian's editing is crisp and compact. The series ends on a great note with the promise of a stirring Season 3.
The Family Man 2 Rating: Direction 4/5 Acting 4.5/5 Dialogues 4/5 Action 4/5 Screenplay 3.5/5 Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (Binge-Worthy) -
vicky-347244 June 2021Mind blowing show by Raj & DK,.
Samantha's debut is perfect, she just nailed it.
No words for Manoj Vajpayee, just fabulous.
Chellam, Dont Be A Minimum Guy, and not what... Its a full show with humor,action, thrill.
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mailme-savvy20 September 2019Manoj Bajpai is a great actor and well supported by the rest of the cast. The story is great and the way they handled sensitive issues is commendable but. Give it a try. It's definitely a binge watch
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sanjugoodbad20 September 2019I watched the whole series in one go , really its awesome, interesting storyline direction and obviously the acting
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soumitramandaldna9 March 2020Poor season ending with a little bit of bias and sympathetic towards the terrorists, probably to give another side of their story. Sadly though terrorism can't be justified. But acting was just top notch especially manoj vajpayee. The story lost it's plot towards the end. The 6th and 7th episodes were the best for this season. Great season considering bollywood standards but overall it is just an average one.
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ankitmehrotra-5920124 March 2023Everything is nice in the series, story acting action but the only thing I dislike is its somewhere doing some sort of propoganda like justifying the terrorism by calling tit for tat or revenge against the one community because they did something wrong against their community. In one seen I again saw a argument on which language is more superior Tamil or Hindi language, as if someone wants to make it an issue and wants clear debate. See these small points was always there in maximum bollywood movies and series in some different ways but now audience understands these points. I request to filmmakers to not add anti social elements in the movie.
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shivapraneeth20 September 2019Changing scenario in Indian storytelling and combining it with visuals is the product called THE FAMILY MAN. What a gripping story, initially I thought same old spy story but man i was wrong, this story is as real as it gets in the real world. Wonderful cast well directed and acting credit goes to all especially Manoj Bajpayee stole the show. Hope this is not a one or two seasons kind a thing this should get at least 4 to 5 seasons... Totally enjoyed and every one should watch it.
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Fella_shibby27 September 2019This review is for the entire 1st season.
Have reviewed few individual episodes of this season cos they are awesome.
In short this is a very entertaining web series supported with enuff thrills.
Very rare to come across such a good content from Bollywood. -
anyonecansmileplease20 September 2019This is good. Manoj Bajpai killed it. He is an extraordinary actor. He made it look so simple.
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vikasanu200320 September 2019Anticipating the next season simply, intrigued by the direction mindset and screenplay .I just hope it's critically acclaimed by right viewership.
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amrock1549420 September 2019The Family Man succeeds at being a surprisingly funny spy series; equally capable of snappy one-liners is a must-watch. Please not for SOTY aur saas bahu type series lover. And also not for those who carry their sentiments in their ass , watch the show and enjoy.
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Perspicuity19 September 2021SEASON 1
I wasn't too keen to watch the show when the trailer came out, simply because it had no popular stars. I thought it would be another boring action drama series. I was more interested in watching 'The Bard of Blood', simply because it was being produced by Shah Rukh Khan. After watching both shows, I got my lesson that one must show more respect towards actors because stars don't really have a lot of respect for story and screenplay. Despite being part of popular films like Satya and Gangs of Wasseypur, Manoj Bajpayee had been reduced to doing small budget films which no one bothered to watch. Just imagine, having the acting talent rarely found in anyone across the country, and yet nobody cares about your existence. That was the plight of actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi till recently. These actors deserve an apology from us, because some of their best years got wasted away waiting for us to notice them.
Thankfully, the audience has now evolved and now we want to see good stories on the screen, not just actors and actresses dancing around the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland. With the advent of Amazon Prime Video and Netflix in India, everything has changed. Now the stories that could not find theatres have found a new home. It's shocking to know that Indian writers were capable of writing such good stuff but were never really given the opportunity or freedom to do so.
Right in the first episode you are stunned by the fabulous acting on display by the legend who goes by the name of Manoj Bajpayee. Watching Manoj is like having a masterclass in acting in which you come across a wide range of emotions and expressions. Manoj doesn't play a character, he becomes the character. The screenplay of the show doesn't give you any time to feel bored, the proceedings of the episode keep you completely engaged and excited to know what might happen next. I never expected an Indian show to be so fast paced, we are used to watching shows that take 5 hours to tell a story that could have been told in one.
Manoj is not alone, as far as good acting is concerned. Raj and DK have not just put together a well written screenplay but also managed to bring together North India and South India with this show. The role of Manoj's wife has been played by Priyamani, a popular actress in the South Film Industry, and she creates an impact right from the first scene making you realize how good an actress she is. There is a long argument scene between the two in one of the episodes, it's bound to give you a lot of stress, but the thing to note is how well the two have acted in it. Kannada actor Kishore Kumar, who plays the role of Pasha, looks extremely convincing as the Force One Commando and has some of the most exciting action sequences. Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav playing the role of the mysterious Moosa keeps you guessing throughout about the side he is on. The Family Man has a fantastic ensemble of actors in which not just the adults but also the children surprise you with their confident and polished performances.
Right from the first episode, you realize that the show has a lot of humour in it. It was an unexpected surprise and I loved every bit of it. Even comedy films and shows are unable to provide you with the kind of comic relief that 'The Family Man does. I really like this concept and hope that more shows/films get inspired from this. Raj and DK also deserve a lot of praise for showing things that no other Indian filmmaker had the courage to show. The things happening around us in the social and political space are not unknown to anyone but we don't really want to talk about it. Raj and DK are made of something else I guess, because they have gone ahead and showed us the mirror, one that we just didn't want to see.
A key criticism I have for the show is their decision to end on a cliffhanger. It was a very poor choice of cliffhanger. A second season was announced, a trailer had to come out so obviously everyone survived. Then what's the point of having that kind of cliffhanger ? A cliffhanger should tease the direction the next season would take, it shouldn't be used in a way that leaves the story incomplete.
The Family Man is a fast paced action thriller, with great acting and plenty of humour as well. This is easily the best web series to have come out of India and is a must watch for everyone. -
malishri4 June 2021U can say it is India top 5 web series. Must watch reason is shrikant tiwari aka manoj bajpayee nd all the family members of him in web series.
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One of the best show by amazon .Watched it in one shot.Probably more entertaining than sacred games.You dont want avoid any episode when you start watching it.Addictive,entertaining.Best direction and screenplay.Must watch you wont regret.
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njoy_dj_joy11 June 2021I don't understand why 10 star for such mediocre show ... Are indian officers so dumb... I mean one millitant can easily escape 10 agents with guns surrounding her from all sides just by acting and crying ... Also they kept her such that she gets extracted easily killing most agents ... An intelligent officer wud rathr wound such millitant to an extent she wud not be able to carry any mission, knowing such extraction only means she was important.... Problem is not show, problem is dumb officers .... Detailing was good... Directors clearly used tamil language with confidence follwing shows like narcos doing same using different langy like Spanish in English show... Problem with Indian shows are they just have central story .... Where as if u see international series they have one Central story surrounding by many different short episode long story cnetral story grows along with thosee small stories .. which gives every episodes it's importance .... But we are for from that as writers here are not that wise... They only do research and set up stories which are they asked to ... They don't have intelligence to link multiple events and give big great finale ...
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ankit-rohillaa24 May 2020Another show which selectively shows anything against Muslim that has ever been done like 2002 riot, Kashmir military presence. No reference to 1990 Kashmir pandit exodus, 1993 mumbai train blast or any event where hindus were targeted. No mention of how radicalization is so organized.
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piyushsarkar20 September 2019What do i say!! This is engaging, entertainig and thrilling. Binge watched it and just now finished with it. Manoj Bajpayee is the one to watch out for in this series. He is the perfect casting for the role of Shrikant.. Every other actor has done his/ her role perfectly. Go, watch it guys. You are going to love it.
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shahpankaj-4232020 September 2019Best web series in the prime video must watch it.2019 best web series goes to the family man