Let me ask you a straight question—give me a straight answer. Are you someone who enjoys using your brain while watching movies? Not just using it—you’ll need to race it this time. Because I’ve found a murder mystery for you. If you catch the killer before the final scene, you win. The new web series is called 36 Days, and it’s out now on Sony LIV.
Cast
- Neha Sharma
- Amruta Khanvilkar
- Chahat Vig
- Chandan Roy Sanyal
- Purab Kohli
- Shruti Seth
- Sharib Hashmi
- Khushi bhardwaj
- Sushant Divgikar
- Nehal Vadoliya
- Shivam Patil
- Smaran Sahu
- Kenneth Desai
- Shernaz Patel
- Faisal Rashid
- Palvi Jaswal
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Release Date
12 July 2024
Director
Vishal Furia
Genre
- Crime
- Triller
- Drama
- Mystery
Rating
3.5 / 5
Overview
This 36 Days show is from the same director, Vishal sir, who gave us one of India’s best horror films, Lapachhapi. If you haven’t seen it yet, watch it later. It was so scary, even Hollywood copied it. Now, that same director has stepped into the world of OTT. And just like Lapachhapi, he’s pulled off something big again.
36 Days has a total of eight episodes, each about 30 minutes long—so you’ll need around four hours to solve this mystery. There are two things to remember. First, don’t go by the English title. The name might be in English, but the content is full-on desi, packed with spice and drama. Second, the story is told in reverse order. It starts from the past and moves toward the present, dropping some shocking twists along the way.
The good news is that you won’t have to wait for a second season. The question that starts in episode one is fully answered in the finale. And as a bonus, what happens in the final episode will be so unexpected that it’ll blow your mind. You’ll feel like your time was totally worth it.
Just a heads-up: there are some steamy scenes, so whether to watch it with family or alone—that’s your call. You’ve been warned. Also, the show has a lot of strong language. Don’t take it lightly. Some dialogues are so harsh, you’d be shocked if someone said them to your face.
Neha Sharma has always been admired for her looks. She hasn’t done many Bollywood films but has a solid social media following. In this show, though, you’ll become a fan of her acting. For the first time, she truly brings the old saying “beauty with brains” to life.
So the story of this 36 Days series begins with Neha Sharma. In Goa’s richest colony, a mysterious tenant moves in during the night. She’s called “strange” because all the men in the society fall in love with her at first sight—every single one of them. Imagine your reaction if your new neighbor showed up in such a dramatic way, completely unannounced. No one was ready for it.
Naturally, the women in the colony—all the aunties and other ladies—start looking at her with suspicion. Each one has her own theory, and in every version, this girl is the villain. Some say she’s a spy sent to watch her husband. Others say she’s a serial killer who poisons people through cake. And the wildest theory is that she practices black magic. People even doubt whether she’s human—or some spirit looking for her next victim.
But let’s forget all that for a moment. Let me give you a proper introduction. This beautiful face is the one that welcomes you on a flight—she’s an air hostess. The one you trust your life with while flying. And in this story, she’s actually the most decent person, because the people already living in that colony are no less than monsters.
There’s a drug dealer who can kill without hesitation. A famous businessman who lives with his biggest competitor—his wife. A complete psychopath who talks to dead people even in daylight. And an outsider who has transitioned from male to female—but you can’t erase your past so easily. You must’ve seen those TV ads that say “stains are good,” but not all stains are. Especially when they’re red—blood red.
You guessed it—someone has been murdered during these 36 days. Each day will be shown in reverse, and you’ll get the chance to figure out who the killer is. That will be your test. But before you rush off to watch this 36 Days web-series, there’s one condition: the story is interesting, but the presentation is a bit slow. That’s because there are many characters in the show, and it takes time to settle them into your mind. But every character is important—none can be ignored.
The good thing is, every character is shady. The whole story is filled with villains. There’s not a single hero. That’s why, in the end, you’ll have to choose between wrong and more wrong. The real satisfaction of this 36 Days series lies in the final episode. The way they wrap up the story is so smart, all you’ll say is “wow” and “how.”
One final warning—this 36 Days show is addictive. Watching this 36 Days slow, dark story in the shadows, you won’t be able to stop. You’ll end up binging all eight episodes in one go.
36 Days web-series has a smart story with an unpredictable climax, amazing acting by underrated actors, and a dark theme that will send chills down your spine. The negatives? The pace could have been a little faster. Also, at times, the story tries so hard to be smart that it loses touch with logic. But if you’re not in the mood to go to a theatre and want a suspense thriller to watch, give 36 Days series a chance. Promise—you won’t regret it.