Is Grey really a great watch or a plain waste of time? Read on for a FUCHSIA review.
This social thriller has been penned by Rida Bilal and directed by Sohail Javed, featuring Sami Khan and Sabeena Farooq. The drama is produced by Multiverse Entertainment in association with SJ Films Productions.
A Narrative That Pinches At Our Conscience
The narrative picks up on events, lifestyles, mindsets and social conditioning that now guides our behaviour, often unconsciously – as in, we’re going through the motions and we often don’t even realize or are aware of the ripple effect our actions and words might generate.
Sounds deep?
Well, it is, in a way. Because Grey does not shy away from addressing topics like feminism, women’s rights groups, harassment and the many layers that it embodies within it, what we term as harassment, our perceptions, consent, the effects of society’s treatment of an alleged harasser, media reaction and exploitation of the same, and most significantly, the price that the accused and his family and dear ones have to face because of character assassination, social ostracization and of course, the financial and professional fallout from the aftermath.
Something Different About Grey!
So if you’re looking for a drama that does not entail your typical saas-bahu scheming, toxic relationships and 2nd wife saga? Then watch Grey.
The story carries a Netflix-feel that will make a great binge-watch for the weekend.
As the drama unfolds, one is curious to know what really happened, yet, viewers can sit back and take in the storytelling in episodic chunks, as the story navigates sensitively, and often, honestly, towards a final reveal.
But is there really a final reveal? Aha, that’s perhaps, the best part, and the reason why you need to watch right to the end!
Relevant Conversations
Watch Grey for the entertainment value but also for bringing relevant conversations to the screen.
Grey will give you substantial and thought provoking content, something you can get your teeth into, wrapped sensitively in a gripping story? From how we are all, in a way, complicit in the way society views and treats the accused, to how social media and the people who sit behind that keyboard (us?) play our part, to a handful of conscientious individuals who want to rise above the noise and keep to their ideals. If Grey was a dish, it would be fusion, with a finely balanced blend of ingredients, each delivering its own flavour, to add nuance and perspective to the story.
Notable Performances
The dramas delivers some great performances, sharp direction and a cleverly written script. Sami Khan as Salaar has a distinct demeanour, and plays it very, very grey throughout the series. One sways between feeling for him and suspecting him on multiple occasions, till we finally decide not to judge and to stay neutral till the final reveal.
Sabeena Farooq matches Sami’s “greyness” and adds a darker shade perhaps, yet stays in the color hue – no one is black or white here and the creators have been able to stick to the title that echoes throughout its characters and narrative.
So if you haven’t yet, go ahead and watch Grey this weekend, well, because, good thing do come in unexpected packages, and this one was packaged just right! Tell us in comments if you’re planning to watch and if you have, what you loved most about the drama.
Written by Rida Bilal and directed by Sohail Javed. The cast features Sami Khan, Sabeena Farooq, Faizan Sheikh, Paras Masroor, Mah e Nur Haider and others. The drama is produced by Multiverse Entertainment in association with SJ Films Productions.
