‘Shaque: Trust No One’ series review: Lost in the midst of melodrama
The review criticizes the OTT series 'Shaque: Trust No One' for being a disjointed mix of gothic thriller and soap opera melodrama. While praising Anup Soni's performance, the reviewer argues that the plot is overstuffed with subplots and relies on narrative convenience rather than genuine suspense.
Why it matters
It offers a critical perspective on the quality of modern streaming content, specifically addressing the trend of 'bloated' storytelling in limited series.
A wannabe gothic thriller wrapped in melodrama, Shaque: Trust No One series doubts what it wants to become. It is the kind of series that wants to be taken seriously only up to the point where the food doesn’t burn in the kitchen. It throws in plenty of curated surprises to evoke curiosity, but it refuses to abandon the steady beat of a daily soap opera. OTT doesn’t have commercial breaks. So you pause, step away, and come back with a fresh mind to join Anvita’s ( Parineeti Chopra ) meandering search for her daughter in the misty Shimla. The newborn vanishes from the hospital room, leaving a trail of red herrings.
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