Black White and Gray Review: An Extremely Enjoyable Crime Thriller

Black White and Gray Review: In this SonyLIV crime-thriller series, a high-profile serial killing case starts to get more and more murky the deeper we get into uncovering the truth. The story is told from the perspective of a tenacious journalist who tries his best to track down the young man and stumbles across a web of deception and patriarchy that blurs the lines between guilt and innocence.

The series has 6 episodes, each with a runtime of around 30 minutes.

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The format of Black White and Gray is a bit daunting and confusing at first but giving it a few minutes proves to be a fruitful exercise as we jump into a cleverly-told tale about crime and passion with a fresh new twist. The story is told in a documentary fashion with “reenactments” to round out the interviews being conducted. It follows a documentarian, Daniel Gray, who is trying to solve an old murder case surrounding a young boy from an impoverished background accused of killing multiple people in a killing spree.

While the typical storyline might remind viewers of other well-known shows, there’s something about this one that truly gets to you. I think it’s the format that is the freshest thing about this series and separates it from the rest. It’s a tragic story of power, greed and corruption that exists in our world, and I found it a refreshing watch from the generic crime thrillers which follow a tried and tested path.

The editing is the best part of this series, in my opinion. The war, gritty quality of the series makes it feel like we are watching real footage and interviews. Interestingly enough, the reenactments aren’t too dramatic, unlike many documentaries I have watched, which makes it an even more interesting twist. I think it adds a lot of excited anticipation and a sense of mystery to the runtime, as you wait with bated breath with the interviewees to know the truth. Of course, the twists, turns, and half-truths add the desired shock factor.

Every few episodes we get one intense twist after another, but nothing that would make you question the realism of the situation. I think I found everything to be quite believable, more so because of the interview aspect of the series. It’s a thrilling affair that will leave viewers hooked from start to end and the mystery is created quite well for everyone to enjoy. I enjoyed the characters as well, they feel realistic and menacing at times and viewers can draw parallels with real life in one way or another. Although we don’t learn very much about them, I think the kind of people they are don’t require a lot of dissection or backstory.

I think the experience is made better because of the good performances. Mayur More and Palak Jaiswal are fantastic as the two protagonists although I will say that the “real” culprit is so good with his performances that I sometimes forgot this isnt’ a real documentary and these aren’t real people. Everyone does an extremely great job with their roles.

Another thing I really liked about Black White and Gray is the social commentary that will strike a nerve for many. There are a lot of subtle discussions surrounding class and caste divide and the financial issues that make them a target for others. It’s interesting to see how the narrative is shaped based on how much money and power people have as well as their connections. It’s included quite organically in the show and adds a heartbreaking layer to the entire experience.

Final Thoughts

In the end, Black White and Gray is a fun time for crime-thriller lovers. It’s interesting premise, twists and turns, and fresh narrative makes for a great ride. It’s short and crisp and keeps things moving at a good pace, so that the mystery remains alive without any fluff.

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