Mai follows the story of a woman seeking answers to the mysterious death of her daughter which was made to be an accident but instead is a murder. The story is a slow burn almost unfolding like a neo-noir thriller. The setting in the city of Lucknow just adds a layer of intrigue here. The screenplay opens with a happy family who are oblivious of what their daughter is going through until the unfortunate incident happens. And here I must say that the entire sequence leading up to the accident was well choreographed building the right amount of tension which eventually escalates. The incident opens a can of worms in the medical fraternity as you are slowly introduced to other characters. After a point you begin to indulge in the drama, as the protagonist(Mai) gets her way around things and people. But the extent at which she can go is shown early on while she unknowingly commits a murder. The subplots are interesting as well with their twists and turns which will keep you invested.

As the drama branches out even further, it begins to get convoluted and perhaps a little more than I would have imagined or even liked. The prime focus of revenge is there but the emphasis lies elsewhere. It is in the middle that the drama gets slightly repetitive and a tad too slow. The strained relations of the protagonist with her family is a good addition but a track involving her husband’s friendship with widow seemed pointless(unless the writers weave that into the next season). But the story gets back on track with a terrific shootout sequence which was well shot(but a one take would have been even better). This leads up to a final act which comprises of a startling revelation that nicely sets it up for season 2. Overall, a well written screenplay filled with simmering tension.