Mirzapur Season 3 continues the story of power struggles and political intrigue in the titular town. Following the death of Munna (Divyenndu), his wife Madhuri Devi (Isha Talwar), who is also the Chief Minister of Pradesh, seeks revenge.
Sharad Shukla (Anjumm Sharma) secretly supports her while hiding the fact that he has saved Kaleen Bhaiyya (Pankaj Tripathi). Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal) takes over Mirzapur’s throne with Golu (Shweta Tripathi Sharma) and Beena Tripathi’s (Rasika Dugal) help, but he struggles with legitimacy in the absence of Kaleen Bhaiyya’s body.
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Meanwhile, Ramakant Pandit (Rajesh Tailang) deals with his guilt over a murder.
Story and Screenplay
The story of Mirzapur Season 3, penned by Apurva Dhar Badgaiyan, Avinash Singh Tomar, Avinash Singh, and Vijay Narayan Verma, has compelling moments but feels stretched. The screenplay works in several places, particularly the courtroom sequences and key confrontations, but some plot points are unnecessarily extended, affecting the overall pacing.
Direction
Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer, Mirzapur Season 3 handles the complex narrative well, advancing the story and character arcs effectively. The direction captures the unpredictability of characters and maintains the tension, though some scenes feel protracted, and certain storylines are neglected.
Performances
Ali Fazal: Delivers a nuanced performance as Guddu, balancing power and uncertainty.
Shweta Tripathi Sharma: Outstanding as Golu, her character’s mind games are a highlight.
Rajesh Tailang: His track elevates the show with intense courtroom drama.
Pankaj Tripathi: Limited screen time but impactful performance.
Rasika Dugal: Consistent and dependable.
Isha Talwar: Fascinating character arc, performed well.
Anjumm Sharma: Powerful dialogue delivery.
Vijay Varma: Impressive, though underutilized.
Technical Aspects
Music: Anand Bhaskar’s score is mixed; “Aayi CM Madhuri” stands out but is underutilised.
Cinematography: Sanjay Kapoor and Kunal Kuray’s work is top-notch, especially in action scenes.
Action: Manohar Verma’s choreography is suitably gory.
Production Design: Generally satisfactory but unrealistic in jail scenes.
Editing: Siddheshwar Ekambe’s editing is lacking, with the series needing to be shorter by at least 100 minutes.
Mirzapur Season 3 offers strong performances, unexpected twists, and memorable moments, but its excessive length and weak subplots detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, the show’s popularity will likely draw a large viewership.
Overall, fans of the series will find much to enjoy, but a tighter narrative could have elevated this season further.
