Loser (TV series)
Loser is an Indian Telugu-language sports drama streaming anthology series on Zee5. It is directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara and stars Priyadarshi, Kalpika Ganesh, Baby Annie, Sayaji Shinde, Shashank, Pavani Gangireddy, and Chandra Vempaty. The show has two seasons and 18 episodes in total. Each episode is about 30 minutes long. It is produced by Annapurna Studios and Spectrum Media Networks, with music by Sriram Maddury and cinematography by Naresh Ramadurai.
Loser is an anthology that follows three interconnected stories about sports and the people chasing medals, focusing on the emotional journeys of the characters.
The series released on May 15, 2020, on Zee5.
Reception:
- Critics generally praised the acting and the easy-to-watch format. The Times of India gave it 3/5, calling it heartwarming and breezy, with three stories coming together in a worthwhile watch.
- The Hindu appreciated the compact 30-minute episodes and how well the links between the stories are made, noting the season could build momentum for a potential third season.
- For Season 2, The Times of India gave 3.5/5, commending its exploration of the darker side of a celebrated profession and recommending it.
- The Hans India scored it 2.5/5, saying the show misses some emotional depth.
- OTTplay’s review gave Season 2 2/5, praising Priyadarshi and other actors but criticizing the writing and execution, though the setup remains engaging.
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