Pritam And Pedro brings together an unlikely duo in a cybercrime-themed buddy comedy, combining humor with digital-age investigations. Although the series is inspired by real cybercrime cases and features an experienced cast, its inconsistent storytelling, underwhelming performances, and uneven execution prevent it from making a lasting impression across its six episodes.
Rajkumar Hirani Takes on Multiple Roles in the Series
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani steps into several responsibilities for Pritam And Pedro, serving as creator, co-writer, producer, editor, and also introducing his son, Vir Hirani, as one of the lead characters. His trademark optimistic storytelling is applied to a narrative centered on cybercrime, danger, and investigation.
However, the result feels more like a launch vehicle for Vir Hirani than a fully realized series. While the premise demands a balanced partnership between its two protagonists, Vir Hirani’s portrayal of Pritam Parkar lacks the energy needed to complement Arshad Warsi’s trademark comic timing and understated humor.
The father-son chemistry briefly seen in the end credits of Munnabhai MBBS, where they shared the memorable Circuit-Short Circuit joke, worked effectively in a short appearance. Expanding that dynamic into an entire OTT series, however, proves far less successful.
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Avinash Arun’s Direction Lacks Its Usual Strength
Director and cinematographer Avinash Arun Dharware has previously earned praise for projects including Killa, School of Lies, Three of Us, and Paatal Lok. In comparison, Pritam And Pedro falls short both visually and creatively.
Despite Arun’s reputation for atmospheric storytelling, the series offers little visual distinction or directorial flair, resulting in a presentation that feels surprisingly ordinary.
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Cybercrime Premise Offers Relevance but Not Engagement
Adapted from Amit Dubey’s Books
The series draws its story from cyber investigations expert Amit Dubey’s books Hidden Files and Return of the Trojan Horse. Its central theme explores society’s growing dependence on technology while highlighting how digital tools can be manipulated for criminal purposes.
Although the subject matter is timely and inherently compelling, the adaptation struggles to transform that potential into consistently engaging television.
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Story Follows an Unlikely Crime-Solving Partnership
Set in North Goa, the story follows crime branch officer Pedro Gonsalves (Arshad Warsi), who is reassigned to a cyber cell as punishment for a mistake committed by someone else.
A breakthrough opportunity arrives when the son of a politician, played by Satyadeep Mishra, disappears. Hoping to regain his previous posting, Pedro joins forces with computer expert Pritam (Vir Hirani) to investigate the disappearance.
Pritam, meanwhile, has his own personal mission. He is searching for his grandfather’s missing tape recorder, which contains an old recording of his late grandmother’s voice. Pedro promises to help recover the recorder in exchange for Pritam’s technical expertise during the investigation.
Weak Writing Undermines the Mystery
As the investigation progresses, the story introduces Vikrant Massey as the primary antagonist. His character is presented through a familiar, repeatedly used villainous demeanor that offers little novelty.
The conflict relies on simplistic mind games reminiscent of an earlier television era, while the occasional use of profanity feels out of place within Rajkumar Hirani’s generally family-friendly storytelling style.
The concept of pairing emotional instincts with technological expertise has potential. However, the script repeatedly attributes criminal motives to extra-marital affairs, making that theme the driving force behind nearly every investigation.
Among the more unusual narrative developments is a chain of events where arriving late to class ultimately contributes to one person’s suicide, another individual’s downfall, and someone else’s quest for revenge.
Arshad Warsi Stands Out Amid Uneven Performances
Arshad Warsi delivers the strongest performance in the series, maintaining Pedro’s appeal even as the script minimizes important aspects of the character, including his guilt as a father and his troubled marriage.
Mona Singh appears as Pedro’s wife in a role that receives very limited screen time. Meanwhile, Vir Hirani struggles to match Warsi’s presence, leaving the central partnership feeling unbalanced.
Vikrant Massey portrays the antagonist with a familiar style, while Rajesh Sharma delivers an exaggerated performance. Cameo appearances by Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and cricketer Virendra Sehwag also fail to leave a lasting impression.
Conclusion
Despite its contemporary cybercrime backdrop and source material rooted in Amit Dubey’s investigations, Pritam And Pedro does not fully capitalize on its promising premise. Arshad Warsi provides moments of charm and humor, but uneven performances, weak adaptation, repetitive motivations, and inconsistent storytelling prevent the six-episode buddy comedy from achieving its potential.
