Director and creator Hansal Mehta and writers Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul and Mirat Trivedi present a well-researched tale with realism as its strong point. Each episode spans more than an hour, and the different plot points and mafia wars need keen attention lest the viewer miss a crucial link. Scoop is not a show you can choose for a breezy watch.
Story: Inspired by crime reporter Jigna Vora’s biographical memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison, the series follows Jagruti Pathak, who’s accused of having links with organised crime and instigating mafioso Chota Rajan to slay a veteran crime journalist, Jaideb Sen. Did Jagruti commit the crime and will she be convicted or acquitted?Review: The world of investigative journalism, crime reporting, and the underbelly makes for gritty and intriguing storytelling. These elements make Scoop an exciting watch. Hansal Mehta’s six-part series introduces the viewer to Jagruti Pathak (Karishma Tanna