Editorials 
6
1
"Life is Shorter Than We Think..."
.... which might exactly be one of the reasons why I suggest that you check out this drama.
It's not perfect; it's rushed, messy and ends up having loose ends and more questions, yet it somehow falls into place. Because the characters manage to stay true to whom they are until the very end. And Nour has several webs that are worth checking out. May it be for friendship, love or family.
With a rather unconventional storyline that's not in vogue and mature characters, Nour is unsuspectingly addictive, both with it's cleverly written mystery that is irreversibly linked with its romantic aspects.
And deeply melancholic.
The very basement of the drama lies on a string of murders and arsons executed by a meticulous perpetrator who incinerates even the breathe of his existence off the planet. This said perpetrator also happens to have the incredible power to kill off a 'Nour' - an eternal being that cannot be killed.
And the investigators involved have two different purposes: one of them is a victim who seeks justice for his father while the other is a 200 - year- old Nour who seeks him to discover the secret to killing himself.
☆ While the mystery serves as the basement, the underlying tone of Nour is rather depressing. It's ironic that the Nour is essentially a being created out of love - Someone loved you deeply enough to gift you an eternity of joy and companionship.
Yet, Ken actively seeks death. To him, immortality serves no purpose. He couldn't die even if he wished to and he has closed off his emotions for centuries.
While humans attempt to cherish the time given to them, he sought death whilst never really living his life. "What was the purpose of existing for an eternity if you haven't really lived it?" -- a character whose life was cut short by a diagnosis asks this to him. I don't know why, but it struck a cord in me.
In contrast to him exists James, who lives with carpe diem as his motto. One had been alive far too long and yearns for death, while the others have their life cut short or cherishes their transient time on this planet.
☆ The mystery is well written. And cleverly directed. Viewers are not provided with a preview and even seemingly unassuming characters are having allegations hurled at them. It's absolutely hilarious to watch this while airing because almost every single possibility is out there once we dig in.
☆ The story is buoyed by an ensemble cast and a director who made sure that his vision was somehow conveyed to the audience. Be it a gripping mystery or a rushed, yet worthy romance that forces Ken to question himself.
The cast is a mix of veterans and fresh faces who deliver equally thrilling performances and I never once felt that this was created by a team of relatively novel crew.
☆ The writing itself might be off putting to some. But, kudos to the team because the pace is perfectly balanced; they knew that having to cover the grounds for at least a dozen characters was not going to go well if we had actual intelligent and shrewd ones.
Instead, we have a wacko Inspector James introduced to rival the enigmatic and terse Inspector Ken. His impulsive actions and energy impacts everyone at the lazy station. And the cases come to a close because of him. And half the plot moves forward because of him. (It worked for me anyways.)
☆And inspite of being completely immersed in its lore, I'm beyond annoyed. Because the worst case scenario applies to every single character, whether I like it or not. The Director wanted to convey the meaning of life, and there is no character who is right or wrong.
But, I was in too deep to extricate myself and this drama had become my companion amidst my University examinations. So, it's definitely a memory that's not meant to be forgotten, whatever the outcome. It might be bitter, but I'm happy that I stumbled across this little imperfect mosaic of a story.
It's not perfect; it's rushed, messy and ends up having loose ends and more questions, yet it somehow falls into place. Because the characters manage to stay true to whom they are until the very end. And Nour has several webs that are worth checking out. May it be for friendship, love or family.
With a rather unconventional storyline that's not in vogue and mature characters, Nour is unsuspectingly addictive, both with it's cleverly written mystery that is irreversibly linked with its romantic aspects.
And deeply melancholic.
The very basement of the drama lies on a string of murders and arsons executed by a meticulous perpetrator who incinerates even the breathe of his existence off the planet. This said perpetrator also happens to have the incredible power to kill off a 'Nour' - an eternal being that cannot be killed.
And the investigators involved have two different purposes: one of them is a victim who seeks justice for his father while the other is a 200 - year- old Nour who seeks him to discover the secret to killing himself.
☆ While the mystery serves as the basement, the underlying tone of Nour is rather depressing. It's ironic that the Nour is essentially a being created out of love - Someone loved you deeply enough to gift you an eternity of joy and companionship.
Yet, Ken actively seeks death. To him, immortality serves no purpose. He couldn't die even if he wished to and he has closed off his emotions for centuries.
While humans attempt to cherish the time given to them, he sought death whilst never really living his life. "What was the purpose of existing for an eternity if you haven't really lived it?" -- a character whose life was cut short by a diagnosis asks this to him. I don't know why, but it struck a cord in me.
In contrast to him exists James, who lives with carpe diem as his motto. One had been alive far too long and yearns for death, while the others have their life cut short or cherishes their transient time on this planet.
☆ The mystery is well written. And cleverly directed. Viewers are not provided with a preview and even seemingly unassuming characters are having allegations hurled at them. It's absolutely hilarious to watch this while airing because almost every single possibility is out there once we dig in.
☆ The story is buoyed by an ensemble cast and a director who made sure that his vision was somehow conveyed to the audience. Be it a gripping mystery or a rushed, yet worthy romance that forces Ken to question himself.
The cast is a mix of veterans and fresh faces who deliver equally thrilling performances and I never once felt that this was created by a team of relatively novel crew.
☆ The writing itself might be off putting to some. But, kudos to the team because the pace is perfectly balanced; they knew that having to cover the grounds for at least a dozen characters was not going to go well if we had actual intelligent and shrewd ones.
Instead, we have a wacko Inspector James introduced to rival the enigmatic and terse Inspector Ken. His impulsive actions and energy impacts everyone at the lazy station. And the cases come to a close because of him. And half the plot moves forward because of him. (It worked for me anyways.)
☆And inspite of being completely immersed in its lore, I'm beyond annoyed. Because the worst case scenario applies to every single character, whether I like it or not. The Director wanted to convey the meaning of life, and there is no character who is right or wrong.
But, I was in too deep to extricate myself and this drama had become my companion amidst my University examinations. So, it's definitely a memory that's not meant to be forgotten, whatever the outcome. It might be bitter, but I'm happy that I stumbled across this little imperfect mosaic of a story.
Was this review helpful to you?
