tempescape_from_allthath

This show kicks up a real tempest as it navigates the murky waters (and unfortunately considerably real waters) of the South Asian geopolitics. To a great extent this show felt like any of the top tier shows we have been used to in American Television/Cinema. But the nicest part is that the show does not ape the West in any way; it still feels Asian, grounded, South Korean even, if i may say(though I am a non-Korean). The cinematography and colour pallettes deserve special mention as the soundtrack. The narrative is interesting, specially each of the main characters dreaming about being someone else (someone they hold dear to themselves). However,it is the acting department that scores the highest for me. The relationship between the leads is crackling. Each single actor delivers a stellar performance.

It is true, though last 2 episodes specially ep 9 feel very rushed and everything seems to come to an end way too smoothly and swiftly, but i strongly believe that is an opening for S2 of the show. In 2012 a Hindi-language film called Gangs of Wasseypur was made and released as a 2 part-film. Based on coal mafia in northern-central India, the film (parts 1 and 2) had a total runtime of 5 hours 19 minutes. Though the premise and treatment are very very different, somehow the end of Tempest reminded me of the way Gangs of Wasseypur part 1 ended. Open-ended with a lot of possibilities. Therefore, here's hoping Tempest also has a part 2, rather Season 2.