JioHotstar’s After Dark OTT Verdict: Nothing Impressive?

Shanaya Kapoor’s new show, Student of the Year: After Dark, is out now on JioHotstar. It is a new entry in the franchise that started in 2012 and explores a different subject this time, instead of repeating the same theme. The public shared their reactions on social media, and clearly, not everyone is impressed.

Netizens appreciated the concept that is set in a school campus along with the murder mystery and dark thriller. However, they noted that the execution is not up to the mark since the ongoing proceedings can make anyone lose interest at one point.

People wrote that the mystery behind the death of the lead character’s sister adds an emotional angle to the story. The cinematography works in many parts of the show as it manages to maintain the dark atmosphere and the unpredictable twists that no one will see coming.

Although there are many characters, social media users said that Shanaya Kapoor clearly leaves an impression. Netizens said that she plays two characters perfectly, and it can be seen that she plays two separate personalities on screen instead of appearing the same.

On the other hand, the reactions stated that while director Reema Maya has tried her best to keep the show engaging with some surprise elements, only a few moments grab attention, and the others fail to leave the desired impact on the audience.

Many others have complained about the game angle in the story as they questioned the link of the main plot to real life, where such schools do not exist at all. But they also stated that, if people are willing not to depend too much on logic, the show can be a good watch for them, and since it is only six episodes, they can finish it easily in a day.

Shanaya Kapoor is clearly doing her best to leave an impression on the audience. While theatre could have been the perfect spot to showcase her talent, OTT will now ensure that she can reach out to millions. But only time will tell if Shanaya can establish herself after Student of the Year: After Dark.