The Trial is an Indian legal drama streaming television series on Disney+ Hotstar. It is an adaptation of Robert King and Michelle King’s The Good Wife, directed by Suparn Verma and featuring Kajol in the lead role. The series is centered on a housewife who, after 10 years, returns to work at a law firm to support her family when her husband gets imprisoned.
The series is a mixed bag. Some critics have praised Kajol’s performance, while others have found the series to be too slow-paced and formulaic. However, most critics agree that the series is a faithful adaptation of The Good Wife, and that it offers a fresh perspective on the Indian legal system.
Here is my review of The Trial:
Pros:
- Kajol gives a strong performance as Noyonika Sengupta. She is believable as a housewife who is forced to return to work as a lawyer, and she brings a lot of depth and nuance to the role.
- The series is well-made, with good production values and strong acting from the supporting cast.
- The series offers a fresh perspective on the Indian legal system, and it tackles some important social issues, such as gender discrimination and corruption.
Cons:
- The series is slow-paced at times, and it can be a bit formulaic.
- Some of the subplots are not as well-developed as others.
- The series does not always take advantage of its star power. Kajol is often overshadowed by the supporting cast.
Overall, I enjoyed The Trial. It is a well-made legal drama with a strong performance from Kajol. However, the series is not without its flaws, and it may not be to everyone’s taste.
Sure, here are some thoughts on the performances of the other cast of The Trial featuring Kajol:
- Jisshu Sengupta as Rajeev Sengupta: Sengupta gives a strong performance as Rajeev, Noyonika’s husband who is accused of corruption and sexual harassment. He is believable as a complex and flawed man, and he brings a lot of depth and nuance to the role.
- Sheeba Chaddha as Malini Khanna: Chaddha is excellent as Malini, Noyonika’s senior at the law firm. She is a no-nonsense woman who is not afraid to speak her mind. Chaddha does a great job of portraying Malini’s strength and determination, and she makes her a very memorable character. At certain times, her performance overshadows Kajol’s.
- Kubbra Sait as Sana Shaikh: Sait is good as Sana, Noyonika’s assistant at the law firm. She is a young and ambitious woman who is eager to learn from Noyonika. Sait brings a lot of energy to the role, and she makes Sana a very likable character.
- Alyy Khan as Vishal Chaubey: Khan is also good as Vishal, Noyonika’s rival at the law firm. He is a charming and charismatic man, but he is also ruthless and ambitious. Khan does a great job of portraying Vishal’s duality, and he makes him a very memorable character. However, the romantic angle between him and Kajol does seem forced at times and not relatable.
Overall, the supporting cast of The Trial is very strong. They all give good performances, and they help to make the series more engaging.
Here are some other notable performances from the cast:
- Gaurav Pandey as Dheeraj Paswan: Pandey is good as Dheeraj, Noyonika’s arch-rival and colleague at the law firm. You don’t know whether to like him or hate him and anyone who has had competitive colleagues will relate to him.
- Shruti Bisht as Ananya Sengupta: Bisht is good as Ananya, Noyonika’s daughter. She is a bright and talented young woman, and she is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps.
- Suhani Juneja as Anaira Sengupta: Juneja is good as Anaira, Noyonika’s younger daughter. She is a sensitive and emotional young woman, and she is struggling to cope with the scandal surrounding her father.
The Trial features a strong ensemble cast, and all of the actors give good performances. They help to bring the characters to life and make the series more engaging.
Final Thoughts :
With a solid cast, the Trial’s script had a lot of potential to be taken to the next level. However, the story falls flat several times. Moreover, at certain times it feels hackneyed and outdated especially when Kajol’s character keeps narrating trite dialogues about marriage and relationships. Some of the cases were also too neatly tied together and resolved for my liking. With some more depth, Trial could have been an epic legal series but falls short of greatness.
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