'Dahaad' review: From a roar to a purr

Just in case we needed reminding that Anjali is not your garden-variety Hindi serial leading lady. Photos: Handout

Blending the gritty police procedural vibe of Delhi Crime with the occasionally NSFW small-town strife and sleaze of Mirzapur, Prime Video's largely gripping Hindi series Dahaad (Roar) is a balanced mix of crime thriller and mystery, with a sobering dose of social commentary thrown in.

Set in the small Rajasthan town of Mandawa, it deals with a strong-willed policewoman's efforts to unravel a mystery: over two dozen women are found in locked public toilets all over town at various times, dressed in bridal attire and dead from poisoning (this bit apparently inspired by a real-life serial killer).