‘School Of Lies’ on Disney+: A Sensitive Well-Crafted Series

The web series ‘School of Lies’ starring Nimrat Kaur is available on Disney+ Hotstar. The show follows the story of a young boy named Shakti Salgaonkar who goes missing from a boarding school. Inspired by true events, it has been receiving a positive response from the audience.

Set in an elite boarding school called RISE nestled in the hills, where scandalous secrets are hidden, a 12-year-old boy escapes, but the school authorities and others involved weave a web of lies to cover up the incident. However, when a concerned mother starts probing, the hidden secrets of the school come tumbling out.

Director Avinash Arun Dhaware, known for the acclaimed show ‘Pataal Lok’ on Amazon Prime, explores the dark truths hidden beneath the lies in ‘School of Lies’. The series tackles the idea of universally accepted half-truths, including the notion of parents sending their children to boarding schools for personal reasons.

In the eight-episode series ‘School of Lies’, the focus lies on a web of lies while touching on topics such as child sexual abuse and sexual orientation. However, the show keeps guilt and psychological drama to a minimum, allowing the audience to perceive the pain and guilt experienced by the young characters. You can watch this show on Disney+ Hotstar.