Reviews & Ratings for
Inside Edge (2017)

To it's credit it had an engaging plot and it was unapologetically honest about everything it had to show. It is a purely fictional show but it takes a lot of courage to show a darker side of a beloved sport like Cricket in India. The cast is pretty good with strong performances by Angad Bedi, Tanuj Virwani and Sayani Gupta, who steals every scene she is in. Vivek Oberoi's antagonist feels a bit overacted but it is still better than some of his recent movies and so was Richa Chaddha, who I expected to be much better based on her previous work. It gets a bit predictable at times but it still makes up for a good watch.

The almost 45-minute long first episode gives a sneak-peek into the main characters of the show, which is about the behind-the-door games that are far more complex than the cricket matches that the audience witness on the ground. The IPL-inspired series shows the crisis around the Mumbai Mavericks team, whose co-owner is a Bollywood actor Zarina Malik (Richa Chadha). While the T-20 league is on and the popular team is winning matches, there is an uncertainty on its future as one of its owners has gone bankrupt.
This crisis makes way for the entry of a powerful business tycoon Vikrant Dhawan, played by Vivek Oberoi, who buys the team. And while he comes in quite late in the episode, one knows that Vikrant is going to be a key player in this 10-episode long web series. Apart from him, rest of the characters, including Zarina, look mere pawns in the premise. There’s a go-getter coach in Niranjan Suri played by Sanjay Suri, who once again shines with his sincerity, a dedicated captain of Mumbai Mavericks in Arvind Vashishth, done by Angad Bedi, looking comfortable in the role and a notorious team member in Devender Mishra, by an impressive Amit Sial (of Titli fame). There’s also Tanuj Virvani’s star (read spoilt) batsman Vayu Raghavan. While the actor’s efforts are visible, at times he looks pretentious as I-don’t-give-a damn player. Two of the better performances come from Sayani Gupta, who looks pleasant and effortless as the Mumbai Mavericks’ smart and sassy analyst, and Siddhant Chaturvedi, a rookie fast bowler who is new to the Maximum city and the big (bad) ways of Mumbai Mavericks. Siddhant displays naivety, simplicity and determination of Prashant Kanaujia, who is like any other aspiring cricketer in the country, coming from a humble background.
Vivek as the shrewd Vikrant looks convincing but Richa as the former Bollywood glory, Zarina, is sadly inconsistent. While Richa brings out Zarina’s vulnerability quite well, she appears in the scenes that require her to be in control of herself and her position as an actor and Mumbai Mavericks’ owner.
'Inside Edge' is truly a guilty pleasure watch, because it lends itself well to the TV format. The episodic hooks leave you wanting more, secrets dominate the thrill factor in the narrative, there's a proper underdog and an over-achiever who get you invested in character journeys, and most of all, the episodes are crisp and well-performed.

I’d forgive people for giving up on Inside Edge after its first two episodes. Despite not being boring, it feels like the kind of show devised by MBA’s rather than creative writers, with superfluous scenes ostensibly devised only to elicit sharp reactions from viewers. Subtlety is far from the show’s strong suit, with overt references leaving no doubt as to which real-life personalities the characters are supposedly embodying (never more apparent than when the bad boy of Indian cricket walks out wearing the #18 jersey).

However, if you (like me) are a big cricket fan, and you stick with the show past the first couple of episodes, some genuinely smart writing does come to the fore. Each character has a credible, unique personality and voice, and is provided with a well-designed personal arc. These arcs dovetail into the broader narrative cohesively, and make for an enjoyable viewing experience. The writers also deserve credit for their meticulous planning and research, with many real-world events blending naturally into the story and almost every episode ending on a cliffhanger which makes you immediately want to jump to the next one.


The series assembles a good ensemble cast who fit into their roles well.

Angad Bedi justifies his lineage by demonstrating what is perhaps the most classical and authentic batting technique in TV history. He’s comfortable in the off-field scenes too, and renders respectability to the role of stoic captain Arvind Vashisth. He shares a good partnership with an in-form Sanjay Suri.
Despite not having many scenes, Aahana Kumra makes a mark with a powerful, unbridled performance as Arvind’s estranged alcoholic wife Shahana.
What Tanuj Virwani lacks in facial-expression range, he makes up in flamboyance. His lost-boy looks make Vayu Raghavan a compelling character, and his on/off relationship with my fellow Oman-representative Sarah Jane Dias offer some refreshingly sweet scenes (especially the one over filter-coffee).
The most memorable character on the show is the foul-mouthed, venal Devender Mishra, portrayed brilliantly by Amit Sial. His bawdiness has surely contributed a phrase or two to the colorful lexicon of Hindi abuses.
Surprisingly, it is Inside Edge’s stars that deliver under-par performances. Vivek Oberoi hams throughout as the cartoonish, all-controlling, all-knowing businessman Vikrant Dhawan (a.k.a. Hindu Grey). He is unbearable in practically every scene. And even if one gives Richa Chadda the benefit of doubt for her inability to enunciate English lines, she still deserves flak for a largely insipid performance.
Ultimately, Inside Edge is a show I had a lot of fun binge-watching. It keeps you hooked throughout, delivering many a cheap thrill along the way, and offers a standard of storytelling that’s a notch above what we’re accustomed to with the mainstream offerings in India.

Amazon Prime Videos start off their Indian webseries venture with cricket, lust and a LOT of drama.
The Mumbai Mavericks, our protagonist team, is at its lowest when the show kicks off and so is everyone associated with the team, including one of its owners Zarina Malik (Richa Chadha).
Then comes in the suave and mysterious Vikrant Dhawan (Vivek Oberoi) like a fairy godmother and waves his wand around and solves all their problems.
But not without ulterior motives.
Angad Bedi, Tanuj Virwani, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sanjay Suri along with many others add flavours and different dynamics to the storyline.
Kudos to Karan Anshuman, the creator of this show, for writing distinctive roles and an engaging script. The actors perform remarkably, specially Chadha.
In some parts though, Vivek's character feels cartoonish, so they can work on that on the next season (if there is one).
With great scenes and exciting cliffhangers, the episodes are definitely worth the watch.
You know what? I'll just say it's a must watch.

In India cricket has never been seen as a show but more like a life style and this web series potrays exactly that. The fixings and the scandals and the dash and glam vs. the harsh reality all coming true. A good suspense that makes a good binge watch, a few may give up on it after the first 2 episodes but the after isnt that bad either. The loopholes and incredible cinematography may keep you hooked! The cricket fans might not give up on it but i cant say the same for those who aren't that into it. It is now called Amazon Prime's finest so its worth a watch now isnt it?

"Inside Edge" is India's first Amazon web series and it is a fresh breeze. It defies the strictures of decayed Indian daily soap opera and creates a new template for original and gritty content lovers. The production value is high with an ensemble cast. Thanks to Amazon and Essel Entertainment (Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani).

The content is edgy and niche, it shows us the ugliness and prettiness of showbiz and cricket, the two most loved industries of this generation. The deceit, crime, vendetta, and manipulation are the main ingredients of this excellent served dish. Some of the actors did a phenomenal job like Amit Sial, Angad Bedi, Tanuj Virvani & Siddhant Chaturvedi. Richa Chaddha as waning actress needs a better dialogue delivery and Vivek Oberoi as a shrewd magnate goes over the top sometimes.

However, being an Indian show, it occasionally becomes too dramatic with some larger than life characters and instances, which seems pretentious. Having seen TVF's Pitchers, Permanent Roommates, Tripling, Humorously Yours etc. are not equipped with rich production but the acting & content are more relevant and inventive.

Overall, Amazon and Netflix are giving the prospect to the Indian creative pool to come at par with Narcos, House of Cards, Ozark, Breaking Bad etc. It is good to see "Inside Edge" making a mark here.

I loved the furst episode.
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