The Freelancer is a must-watch for its compelling plot, tense setting, and deft storytelling that keeps audiences’ attention the entire time.
The Freelancer Story & Review
Avinash Kamath (Mohit Raina), a former police officer turned freelancer, sets out on a rescue mission to find Aliya Khan (Kashmira Pardeshi), a young girl who has been kidnapped in war-torn Syria. The plot of the show is based on Shirish Thorat’s book “A Ticket to Syria.”. Is it possible for him to get her back to India?
REVIEW: Neeraj Pandey, best known for the action thrillers “Baby” and “Special Ops,” has written another one, “The Freelancer,” which, like those earlier works, features his distinctive characterization and storytelling techniques. The plot centers on the rescue of a young woman who, after getting married to an unreliable man, travels to Syria on what she believes to be her honeymoon.
The setting of the story has been changed from the Maldives to India in this adaptation of the best-selling book “A Ticket to Syria,” but the overall plot has remained largely unchanged. The story revolves around a rescue mission carried out by an ex-cop turned mercenary, Avinash Kamath (Mohit Raina), who sets out to bring back Aliya (Kashmira Pardeshi), the daughter of his best friend and suspended cop, Inayat Khan (Sushant Singh), after she has unknowingly become trapped in war-torn Syria. The central question of the narrative is whether Avinash is able to locate the entire nexus and bring Aliya back.
The writing team of Ritesh Shah and Benazir Ali Fida, along with the team that included creator The Freelancer Neeraj Pandey and director Bhav Dhulia, quickly establishes the plot and maintains the audience’s interest from the outset. Viewers are kept on the edge of their seats by the skillful portrayal of the characters’ tension and the urgency. There is little opportunity for viewers to pause and reflect as the story develops smoothly. The audience is kept interested and the suspense is maintained by this pacing. Global political themes are skillfully woven into the story, giving it depth.
Every episode emphasizes a different aspect of the character and subplots, which is a testament to the show’s excellent characterization and seamless blending of past and present. Inayat Khan, a Mumbai police officer, Avinash’s happy times with little Aliya, and his marriage to Mrunal are just a few examples.
Although “The Freelancer” is engrossing and suspenseful, its flaw is that it is divided into two parts, which interferes with the viewing experience and distances viewers from the story. On the other hand, by the end of the fourth episode, which ends on a thrilling cliffhanger, viewers will be eagerly anticipating the release of the following episodes.
As Avinash Kamath, Mohit Raina performs admirably, displaying both intelligence and bravery. With his pumped-up body, commanding screen presence, and intense looks, he captures everyone’s attention. Dr. Arif Khan is portrayed by Anupam Kher as a mentor for him, which gives the story more depth. Despite playing a small part, Sushant Singh has an impact. With her powerful performance, Kashmira Pardeshi steals the show by conveying the range of emotions of a helpless girl held captive. Ayesha Raza Mishra, Navneet Malik, Manjari Fadnis, and Geeta Sharma are among the cast members who make valuable contributions.
‘The Freelancer’ unquestionably adds another accomplishment to Neeraj Pandey’s résumé. It is a must-watch due to its captivating plot, tense setting, and skillful storytelling that keep viewers interested throughout.
