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Charlie Hunnam is appealingly roguish as the irascible Lin Ford, but Shantaram's lack of a propelling narrative leaves this compelling character stranded.

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Steve A

Absolutely Love this series....Binge it Now !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Bettina B

The trials and tribulations of Lin's journey to self forgiveness from self destruction through the city of Bombay and subsequent slums make's this a must see TV series. This tale of learning to be humane through serving humanity enveloped in an Indie thriller makes this a compelling, hopeful, intriguing series that has something for everyone,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Lyssa B

This show is brilliantly done. The writing, acting, cinematography, plot line, the setting (in India) and sets, character development, directing, costumes, production, everything is perfection. It shows such beautiful nuances to our humanity and motives. It feels unique in its storyline and that it takes place in India. Apple+ did its viewers dirty in canceling it after one season and leaving us with a cliffhanger. It was a truly stupid move especially since the cancellation only comes down to their own laziness and stupidity for not marketing it more. The book was wildly popular and this should've been a piece of cake to sell. Shame on Apple+.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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guillermo v

Empecé a ver la serie de shantaram por Charly hunnam el guerito de Son of anarchy pensando que sería una serie de acción, cual fue mi sorpresa que encontré una buena serie de mucho sentimientos, valores, gente buena. Me gustó mucho las actuaciones y sobre todo las locaciones donde se grabaron en bombay es una buena serie de bollywood. Se las recomiendo si les gusta el tema Indú.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Thunder C

I've just finished watching the final episode. Hah, what a breeze, I have to tell you. It's been a long time since I watched something that authentic and sincere in its own hilarious way. The characters are all colorful - the villains and the protagonist, and really fascinating female characters. The Bombay of the 80s - pulled that out brilliantly. The humor, the way the characters interact with each other, the camaraderie chemistry between Prabhu and Lin, the dialogues, the intensity of emotions, - it all makes sense, It's not overcomplicated, it does not pretend to be something it is not, and the plot unfolds dynamically, it literally sucks you in. No woke content, just a good old-fashioned story about human values and the consequences of choices we make - I loved it all. I do wholeheartedly recommend it. PS: such a disgrace they did not give it a second season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Juna W

Nobody should be writing a review without reading the book, one of my absolute favorite novels, which I read while I was travelling in India, the show takes its own path and doesn't necessarily follow the plot exactly but is gripping and fantastic in its own right, can't wait for season 2

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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Eric Warren Singer

Creator

Steve Lightfoot

Creator

Charlie Hunnam

Lin Ford

Antonia Desplat

Karla

Shubham Saraf

Prabhu

Fayssal Bazzi

Abdullah

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Episode 1

Aired Oct 14, 2022

The Three Nos

After escaping an Australian prison, Lin embraces a new life in India, where he soon becomes entangled in a web of love and deceit.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 14, 2022

Down and Out

A desperate Lin needs new documents as his friendship with Prabhu grows; Karla reveals Lisa's secret and wrestles with her feelings for Lin.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 14, 2022

Strange Bedfellows

When a catastrophe hits Sagar Wada, Lin steps in as the community's doctor; Zhou's ambitions rise, and Khader pulls Lin into the fold.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 21, 2022

Bad Medicine

Lin finds his priorities pulled in two directions: the people of Sagar Wada and Khader's underground network.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 28, 2022

The Sin in the Crime

Tensions mount between Maurizio and Lin; Qasim Ali fears what Lin's friendship with Abdullah means; meanwhile, Lin and Karla grow closer.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 4, 2022

Dead Man Walking

Kavita gets closer to discovering the truth about Lin; Modena ignores Lisa's warnings about Maurizio; Lin and Vikram attempt to save Didier.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 11, 2022

Apo Vai Pranah

As cholera hits Sagar Wada, Lin tries to fight the outbreak; Khader gains leverage over Pandey, and Maurizo expands his business.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 18, 2022

Like in the Time of Cholera

Karla nurses a deliriously sick Lin back to health, complicating things between them even more; Lin seeks Khader's help, much to Qasim Ali's disdain.

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Episode 9

Aired Nov 23, 2022

Should I Stay or Should I Go

Prabhu looks forward to a future with Parvati; Pandey's love for Sunita is tested; Kavita, Raheem and Nightingale close in on Lin.

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Episode 10

Aired Dec 2, 2022

Dig Two Graves

Lin's past catches up with him when Nightingale arrives; later, Lin makes a shocking discovery; Karla offers Kavita information for the article.

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Episode 11

Aired Dec 9, 2022

Banquet of Consequences

Zhou initiates war; Khader tries to stop Kavita's article from printing; Maurizio seeks revenge; Lin says his goodbyes.

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Episode 12

Aired Dec 16, 2022

All the Way From There Just to Get to Here

Kavita's article goes to print, causing an all-out battle; Lin seizes an opportunity to escape.

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Brian Tallerico

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There’s not a single weak performance.

Rated: B

Oct 22, 2022

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

This tale of a fallen man’s attempt to find both himself and redemption in various “exotic” lands has little self-awareness and few redeeming qualities.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 17, 2022

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

It’s a languid show where not a lot happens but if you have the patience to stick with it, Shantaram is compelling enough to be an immersive story.

Oct 17, 2022

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

Shantaram is definitely not the show to go for if you are looking for gritty reality, but spending time with hunky Hunnam and his colourful cast of characters does not seem such an imposition.

Oct 4, 2023

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Keith Watson

metro.co.uk

Yes, it’s a bumpy ride. But the evocation of the tumult of 1980s Bombay is vibrantly executed and Hunnam is a revelation as Lin, the anti-hero of this epic, who brings just the right mix of blokey physicality and sensitivity...

Rated: 3/5

Oct 25, 2022

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Rahul Desai

Firstpost

The narrative might go through its high and low points over the next eight episodes. But it’s safe to say that this gaze won’t be going anywhere. I won’t be holding my breath either – mostly because Shantaram is all duty-free perfume.

Oct 20, 2022

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Creator: Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot
Executive Producer: Steve Lightfoot, Andrea Barron, Bharat Nalluri, Nicole Clemens, Steve Golin, Eric Warren Singer, Justin Kurzel, David Manson, Richard Sharkey
Network: Apple TV+
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 14, 2022

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