Suchin  Mehrotra

Suchin Mehrotra

Suchin Mehrotra is a critic and film journalist who covers streaming for The Hollywood Reporter India. He's also the host of The Streaming Show podcast on his own YouTube channel, and has written for publications like Film Companion, News9 and The Hindustan Times among others. An unabashed mainstream cinema junkie, he sincerely believes that movies and storytelling can change the world.

MORE FROM SUCHIN MEHROTRA

Director Ilya Naishuller; a still from 'Heads of State'
Interviews

‘Heads of State’ Director Ilya Naishuller on Star Power and Finding the Sweet Spot Between Action and Comedy

The 'Hardcore Henry' and 'Nobody' director discusses the creation of PG-13 action, playing with the persona of John Cena, and why every filmmaker should storyboard.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
John Cena and Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Interviews

Priyanka Chopra Jonas And John Cena Talk 'Heads Of State,' Feminist Men, And Being Vulnerable

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and John Cena speak to The Hollywood Reporter India about the film's heartening gender dynamics and the art of crafting winning comedic chemistry.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
A poster of 'The Traitors' with Karan Johar, Raftar, Maheep Kapoor, Apoorva Makhija, Mukesh Chhabra, Raj Kundra
Streaming

‘The Traitors’ Series Review: What If 'Bigg Boss' Went To Private School?

Hosted by Karan Johar, 'The Traitors' is streaming on Amazon Prime Video with new episodes dropping every week.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Interviews

Did He Do It? All Your 'Black White & Gray - Love Kills' Questions Answered By The Show's Creator

In a spoiler-filled conversation, creator Pushkar Sunil Mahabal breaks down that shocking ending, all the unanswered questions, playing with multiple false narrators, and more.  

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Stills from 'Brinda,' 'Suzhal' and 'Love Under Construction'
Insight

When Will Streaming Platforms Finally Embrace South Indian Originals?

Despite Tamil and Telugu hits, streamers hesitate to invest in South Indian originals, even going as far as excluding those in Kannada and Malayalam.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Jaideep Ahlawat in a still from season 2 of 'Paatal Lok' (2025, Amazon Prime Video).
Insight

Hindi Streaming’s Dry Run: Fewer Shows, Lower Budgets and Creative Challenges

While there was no lack of memorable storytelling and promising ideas in OTT shows last year, there were very few standout, game-changing series.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
The best of streaming shows in 2024: 'Raat Jawaan Hai,' 'Pocher' and more
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The Best Hindi Shows Of 2024, Ranked: 'Raat Jawaan Hai,' 'Killer Soup' And More  

From a deep dive into the thrilling world of wildlife crime fighting to a coming-of-age story about parenting, here are our picks for the best Hindi shows of 2024

BY Suchin Mehrotra
'Bandish Bandits' Season 2
Streaming

'Bandish Bandits' Season 2 Series Review: Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry Light Up This Deeply-Felt Fusion Of Love And Music

Armed with a fantastic ensemble cast, the second season of the Amazon Prime Video drama does a glorious job of mining the world of music for human drama, and rooting a beautiful tale of art and artists in love and connection

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf
Streaming

‘Mismatched’ Season 3 Review: Netflix’s Spunky Young Adult Drama Returns For More Cutesy Coming-Of-Age Conflicts

The series isn’t looking to be particularly deep or substantial as much as it is looking to tackle an assorted platter of “youthz issues”

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Nayanthara, fondly known as Lady Superstar.
Streaming

‘Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale’ Review: A Bland Career Chronicle Meets Touching Love Story In Netflix Documentary

The film is determined to celebrate her legend, yet barely establishes it.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Amazon Prime Video's latest reality series The Tribe
Streaming

‘The Tribe’ Review: A Show Worthy of the Era of Ambient Viewing

For the most part, The Tribe successfully offers a watchable portrait of privilege that’s ideal while doing chores and folding laundry.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Viewership Trends for Netflix India
Insight

Decoding the Viewership Trends for Netflix India’s Series and Films in 2024

Here’s a look at the key takeaways from the viewership of Indian titles in the first half of the year, and why this may well be Netflix India’s most promising year yet.

BY Suchin Mehrotra
Deven Bhojani, Jaaved Jaaferi, Bhuvan Bam, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rohit Raj and Prathamesh Parab at the trailer launch for Taaza Khabar 2
Streaming

‘Taaza Khabar: Season 2’ Review: A Series That Has Lost Sight of its Own Strengths

The Bhuvan Bam-led series in its second season is weighed down by sloppy writing that can’t be salvaged even by a talented cast.

BY Suchin Mehrotra