You might have noticed that the trend of web series is slowly fading. People now want fast entertainment—something quick, short, and easy to forget. But as the saying goes, “Patience bears sweet fruit.” So, Netflix has released a seven-episode-long series that takes up a lot of time but offers content 700 times richer than a movie. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is presented by Neeraj Pandey, the same genius who has upheld Bollywood’s reputation with masterpieces like Special 26 and Baby.
Cast
- Jeet
- Chitrangada Singh
- Aadil Zafar Khan
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
- Ritwik Bhowmik
- Parambrata Chatterjee
- Aakanksha Singh
- Saswata Chatterjee
- Subhasish Mukherjee
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Release Date
20 March 2025
Genre
- Crime
- Action
- Triller
- Mystery
- Political Drama
Rating
4 / 5
Overview
What’s interesting is that Khakee is not just a single series but an entire franchise that showcases police cases in detail. Some of these are real-life stories known only to police officers, and now, they are being shared with the public. It’s by the police, of the police, for the public. Very few people know that the officer on whom Khakee’s first season was based was actually suspended in real life because of the show. This was big news at the time.
The good thing is that there is no direct connection between the first part and this Khakee new season. The only link is the intense storytelling, which was excellent before and remains just as gripping now. You can watch this Khakee season directly or watch the Khakee first part first and then this one for double the thrill.
In a small football ground in Bengal, some kids are taking penalty shots. Usually, in a penalty shootout, only the goalkeeper stands between the player and the goal. But here, the game is not played with a football but with a severed human head. The goal must be scored before the head stops rolling.
Meanwhile, some fishermen cast their nets into the water. Instead of fish, they pull out a 200-kilogram of human body, so decomposed that it’s barely recognizable.
This is the story of Bengal’s most feared criminal, Shankar Barua. Kidnappings, murders, or even football—everything sinister in the city traces back to him. The entire police system operates under his control, and he himself is controlled by an even bigger mastermind known as Bagha, the hunter of tigers.
But this is not just another gangster story. That’s just a deception. The real lead character of the Khakee is a human skeleton, buried deep beneath the city’s largest factory. The person who died never knew that their bones would one day narrate Bengal’s most thrilling story.
Shankar Barua rules Bengal with fear. But what happens when someone arrives in the city who is feared even by the entire police department? A cop so ruthless that the title “Uniformed Goon” suits him perfectly. More than criminals, it’s the police officers who fear him. He gives them only two choices—honesty or a bullet.
Now, the stage is set for a blood-soaked face-off. The suspense of the skeleton is also in place. But how do all these elements connect? Who will survive by the end of the story? These answers will only be revealed after watching all seven intense episodes.
The biggest selling point of this Khakee show is its unpredictability. Whatever you expect, the opposite will happen. There are no heroes or villains here—everyone is just prey, waiting for a deadly snake to strike. And the identity of this snake is something you’ll only discover while watching. That’s the whole purpose of making shows like this. Real-life crime cases often have more shocking twists than movies.
Another interesting aspect is that the show is created by Bollywood filmmakers but features an entirely Bengali cast, making it feel incredibly authentic. Even though they speak Hindi, the cultural essence of Bengal is strong. Nothing feels fake or overly cinematic.
There is quite a bit of violence, but nothing excessively disturbing—just what’s necessary for the story. The focus is more on investigation and crime-solving. Watching a six-hour-long series without a break isn’t easy, but credit goes to the makers—not a single scene feels unnecessary. Everything keeps you hooked, and the twists will constantly mess with your mind. You won’t be able to trust anyone until the very last episode.
This Khakee show is like an Indian version of Narcos—a deeply detailed crime story with a smart mastermind at its center. The casting is excellent, with outstanding performances from Jeet, Saswata Chatterjee, and Aadil Zafar Khan. Neeraj Pandey has clearly done thorough research on the police department.
The climax is powerful but feels a bit rushed in execution. Some characters become predictable, reducing the surprise factor.
But if you love real cinema, this show is made for you. It demands seven hours of your time, but it checks every box for a gripping crime thriller.