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India Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Black, White and Gray: The uncomfortable fiction of this highly rated crime series
Imagine this: you're cosied up on your couch, popcorn in hand, ready for your usual true crime binge. You hit play on SonyLIV's latest show 'Black, White and Gray - Love Kills', and ten minutes in, you're convinced you're knee-deep in a Netflix-style crime documentary. There's moody narration, dim lighting, flashback cuts, and lovers with secrets - thicker than a plot twist in any ordinary crime drama. But here's the catch: it's not a documentary. Yes, 'Love Kills' is pure fiction. But it's crafted so realistically, it'll have you googling about its just say the creators of 'Love Kills' knew exactly what they were doing. The show is structured like a true-crime series, each episode presenting a new narrative of love gone dark - think 'Indian Matchmaking' meets 'Crime Patrol' with HBO aesthetics. But, instead of interviews with real people, we get flawless acting and dramatisations so tight, you feel like you're watching newly discovered footage of someone's spiralled real-life relationship, only with an expectation of a 'Based on true events' line to pop in Nagpur 2020, this six-episode binge-worthy series throws you headfirst into the mind of Daniel Gray - a UK-based filmmaker with a serious obsession with unearthing the secrets India has buried. And let's just say, his documentary style is instantly gripping. Like, cancel-all-your-other-plans kind of gripping!advertisement The story kicks off with Gray investigating a jaw-dropping case involving a 26-year-old man accused of killing four people - and not just anyone - the woman he claimed he loved, a police officer, a young boy, and a cab driver. At first glance, 'Black, White and Gray' might look like your typical true crime docu-thriller with the whole 'what happened, who did it, and why' formula. But, hold on to it, because this show flips the script real quick. By the end of episode one, you're not asking 'whodunnit,' you're asking, 'Wait, what did I just watch?'This isn't your standard plot-twist-for-clout type of deal. The story refuses to be neatly packed into good vs evil. It's murky, it's messy, and it thrives in the uncomfortable middle. Truth? Not so black and white - and that's the whole slick dramatised re-enactments, the show almost had me buying into the story as pure fact - and honestly, it did it with more conviction and cinematic flair than most. The documentary filmmaker doesn't just scratch the surface - he goes full detective, interviewing everyone even remotely tied to the case: the lead investigator, grieving families, the girl's best friend, a woman cop, the hired hitman, the eyewitnesses, the accused's parents, and finally, the accused once you feel you're settled with your version of truth, believe everything that is shown, carefully listen to each version of the story, extract your own information from it, and right there you also begin to question the reality of all of it. However, no matter how convincing it gets, it hits you hard when you realise it's a mockumentary (Yes!) rather than a true-crime documentary, making it feel like a personal that, right there, that's where 'Love Kills' separates itself from the crowd. It's not just another crime show - it's a deep dive into obsession, truth, and the very blurry line between storytelling and reality. It says, 'What if we made it all up but made it look TOO real?' And somehow, it's scarier. Because now you're not just fearing real-life creeps, you're scared of how believable fiction can be. It blurs the lines, and in doing so, mirrors how messy and complicated real relationships can feel.'Black, White and Grey - Love Kills' is a mind game. It lures you in with its true-crime coat, then punches you in the gut with emotional depth and masterful storytelling. It's fiction, yes, but it'll haunt you like a cold case you never solved.
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhishek Bhalerao's Black, White And Gray Is A ‘Must-Watch', Declare Fans
Last Updated: Black, White & Gray – Love Kills revolves around journalist Daniel Gray investigating a series of murders linked to a mysterious young man. All eyes are on director Pushkar Sunil Mahabal's latest crime-drama Black, White & Gray – Love Kills. The mockumentary-style series, which arrived on SonyLIV on May 2 has gripped viewers with its gritty storyline, suspense and power-packed performances. Black, White & Gray features Abhishek Bhalerao, Nishant Shamaskar, Mayur More, Palak Jaiswal, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Deven Bhojani, Hakkim Shahjahan, Edward Sonnenblick and Kamlesh Sawant in key roles. Black, White & Gray – Love Kills has been receiving rave reviews from binge-watchers. Let's check out some of them on X (formerly Twitter). Heaping praise on the series, a fan wrote, 'As a creative professional, we always aspire to create something that will be a breakout success for all ~ Producers, Creative Teams, Actors and everyone involved. Black White & Gray – Love Kills is exactly that. A true breakout, a well-made gripping series with its innovative storytelling approach, terrific writing and some exceptional performances. Finished all the episodes in one go. This one is not to be missed." As a creative professional, we always aspire to create something that will be a breakout success for all ~ Producers, Creative Teams, Actors and everyone White & Gray – Love Kills on SonyLiv is exactly that. A true breakout, well made gripping series with its… — Shiladitya Bora (@ShiladityaBora) May 4, 2025 Another pointed out, 'The title is tacky, but Black, White & Gray – Love Kills is good. Mockumentary is a fun way to shake up a genre that's gotten pretty stale." The title is tacky, but Black, White & Gray – Love Kills is good. Mockumentary is a fun way to shake up a genre that's gotten pretty stale.— Rahul (@notself) May 5, 2025 An individual dubbed the show as 'the best thing in the Indian streaming space right now. So so soooooo original in its execution. Kudos to the entire team!!!! #BlackWhiteAndGray on @SonyLIV is the best thing in the Indian streaming space right so soooooo original in its execution. Kudos to the entire team!!!! #sonyliv — Abhijeet Mudgal (@IamAbhi2290) May 4, 2025 Echoing a similar sentiment, a viewer wrote, 'Brilliant & one of the most unique web series in recent times. The blend of documentary making along with fictional representation of the events grabs the attention right from the first frame. Recommended. Must watch for the plot & thrill." #BlackWhiteAndGray – Brilliant & One of the most unique web series in recent times. The blend of documentary making along with fictional representation of the events grabs the attention right from the first frame. Recommended on @SonyLIV. Must watch for the plot & thrill. — Sahil Dev Rath (@sahil_dev_rath) May 2, 2025 'Brilliant series, very well written, thrilling, engaging and disturbing… Must-watch" read a positive remark. #BlackWhiteAndGray brilliant series… .very well written ..'Every frame of the recorded documentary makes you believe it's real! Amazing acting by a talented cast!" commented an impressed user. Take a bow team #BlackWhiteAndGray Every frame of the recorded documentary makes you believe it's real! Amazing acting by a talented cast ! This one is a Must Watch for all! #BlackWhiteAndGrayreview #Review @HemalAThakkar — Bharat Patel (@jampachakar) May 3, 2025 One person had a mixed reaction: 'Just watched Black, White & Gray – Love Kills. Had potential, but the execution fell short. Great visuals, weak storytelling. Could've been a gripping thriller, but ended up just grey." Just watched Black, White & Gray – Love Kills Black, White & Gray – Love Kills revolves around journalist Daniel Gray (Edward Sonnenblick) investigating a series of murders linked to a mysterious young man. Digging deeper into the probe, Daniel unearths dark secrets on patriarchy, social injustice and corruption, forcing him to question the system. First Published: May 05, 2025, 18:53 IST
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Love Kills Season 1 Review: A love story gone wrong, told through a gripping mockumentary lens
Story: Journalist Daniel Gray investigates a series of murders tied to a mysterious young man. As he digs deeper, he uncovers corruption, patriarchy, and social injustice—forcing him to question where guilt ends and systemic failure begins. Review: Black, White & Gray—Love Kills is a gripping mockumentary-style crime drama that explores the unsettling intersection of love, power, and systemic failure. Set against the backdrop of serial killings in Nagpur, the six-part series follows investigative journalist Daniel Gray as he dives into a tangled web of forbidden romance, systemic corruption, and media sensationalism. Through its documentary-style format, the show blurs the lines between fact and fiction, guilt and innocence, delivering a provocative narrative that challenges viewers to look beyond the obvious. The storytelling is raw and layered, particularly in the early episodes that portray the doomed innocence of two young lovers. When the girl is found murdered, the tone shifts sharply, and the narrative begins to unravel a darker reality. The series makes strong use of archival-style footage, police interviews, and Gray's own narration to immerse us in a world where everyone seems to be hiding something. While the tension escalates convincingly, the absence of a defining 'smoking gun' weakens the final stretch. Yet, this lack of a clear resolution aligns with the show's central thesis: truth is rarely black or white—more often, it resides in shades of grey. Performance-wise, Mayur More is strikingly effective as the soft-spoken engineering student-turned-suspect, portraying vulnerability and restraint with conviction. Palak Jaiswal offers a strong turn as the daughter of a powerful politician—neglected at home and yearning for connection. Their chemistry anchors the emotional core of the show. Tigmanshu Dhulia (as Officer Chauhan), Hakim Shahjahan (as taxi driver Sunny) and Anant Jog (as the girl's controlling father) provide solid support. Deven Bhojani is a standout, delivering a chilling performance as the silent manhunter tasked with tracking down the young couple. Kamlesh Sawant, though familiar in the cop role, brings his usual reliability to the part. What elevates the series is its thematic ambition. Black, White & Gray—Love Kills doesn't just aim to entertain; it seeks to critique the institutions we rely on—law enforcement, media, and political power structures. It examines how truth can be manipulated, and how love, when suppressed by social divides, can spiral into tragedy. The pacing dips slightly in the middle episodes, and some characters could have been explored more deeply, but the narrative remains compelling enough to carry through. With its smart mockumentary format and sociopolitical depth, Black, White & Gray—Love Kills is an engrossing watch that provokes reflection as much as it entertains. It may not offer closure in the traditional sense, but it delivers a thoughtful and timely commentary on how complex—and often brutal—the pursuit of truth can be. As Daniel Gray concludes, 'The world isn't black and white; we all live in shades of grey.' And in those shades, this series finds its most powerful moments.
