The Family Man Review

9 times out of ten, I am left in awe when I see Manoj Bajpai on screen but this is one of those times where even his profound skill set struggles to save a weak script. Srikant (Manoj Bajpai) works for TASC, a secret agency that proactively predicts and stops terrorist activities. Thanks to a job that keeps him on the toes, his personal life is on the verge of being a colossal wreck. Grappling with family and work, 'The family man' often finds himself in perilous yet humorous quandaries.

The cast is well-curated and performances are convincing. While the plot isn't edge-of-the-seat gripping, it is engaging enough to compel the viewer into finding out what happens next. The writing might have benefited from a better focus on a natural dialect rather than trying to push as many cuss words as possible in a scene.

With some masterpieces like 'Mirzapur', 'Made in heaven' under its belt, Amazon runs a bit short this time to uphold its standards and produces a show that seems a little too familiar with "Pakistani terrorists" out to obliterate India. Give it a go, primarily, for some great on-screen performances.