Pritam and Pedro Review: Confident and enjoyable OTT debut for Rajkumar Hirani and his son Vir Hirani
Pritam and Pedro Web Series Rating: 3.5 Stars
Watched Pritam and Pedro web series on Jio Hotstar. So, let’s analyze the cast, release date, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this web series.
Cast: Vir Hirani, Arshad Warsi, Vikrant Massey, Monq Singh, Boman Irani and Satyadeep Mishra
Director: Avinash Arun
Release Date: 3rd June 2026 on Amazon MX Player
Duration: 6 Episodes/ 35 Minutes
Story: Set in Goa, Series revolves around two unlikely allies Pedro Gonsalvis (Arshad Warsi) who is an old-school crime branch cop who trusts instinct over technology and Pritam Parker (Vir Hirani), an engineer turned vacuum cleaner salesman with exceptional hacking skills. They are complete opposites. Pedro belongs to a world of conventional policing and gut-driven investigation, while Pritam represents a younger, digital-first mindset that sees solutions through screens, systems and coding.
An ATM theft case that leaves Pedro frustrated due to the absence of CCTV footage. Around the same time, Pritam is desperately trying to file a complaint about his grandfather’s stolen tape recorder which is deeply personal object carrying his late grandmother’s last recorded song.
After rubbing Sports Minister D N Sardesai (Satyadeep Misra) the wrong way, he is transferred to the Cyber Cell, a posting he despises. His personal life, too, is in turmoil as he is constantly at loggerheads with his wife Stacey (Mona Singh). Things take a dramatic turn when Sardesai’s son Vinny is kidnapped.
Since Pedro is now part of the Cyber Cell, he is brought in to assist with the investigation. Realizing that solving the case could earn him a ticket back to the Crime Branch, Pedro ropes in Pritam as part of his team. However, the mission is far from easy, as the kidnapper, Martin (Vikrant Massey) is not only ruthless but also technologically sharp.
As they dig deeper, both men discover that the investigation is connected to painful events from their own pasts, forcing them to confront unresolved grief while pursuing an elusive cybercriminal. How this investigation is connected to their past and how they solve this case is all about this series.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Climax
3. Direction
4. Screenplay
5. Dialogues
Negatives
1. Length
2. Unnecessary subplots
3. Uneven Screenplay
4. Story
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer planned to watch this series on its premiere day as loved the trailer and always liked Raj Kumar Hirani movies. Set in Goa, this crime drama follows an old-school cop and his tech-savvy partner as their clashing methods spark friction and chemistry while solving complex cases, blending traditional instincts with modern investigative tools.
Pritam and Pedro is inspired by Amit Dubey’s books Hidden Files and Return of the Trojan Horse. Rajkumar Hirani brings his signature warmth, humor and deeply human storytelling to the digital space with this series which is a cybercrime dramedy that feels refreshingly different in an OTT landscape crowded with dark, grim thrillers. One of the best parts of series is the bond between the two leads. It starts off as a partnership between two people who are complete opposites, but as the story moves forward, their relationship grows naturally. Before long, their friendship becomes something to genuinely care about. The chemistry between Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani feels effortless, and it’s their conversations and the trust they slowly build that end up becoming the heart of the series. The suspense is one of the stronger aspects of the series. Instead of rushing through the investigation, the story reveals clues at a steady pace, making each episode feel engaging. The mystery is handled well enough to keep the curiosity alive, with enough uncertainty surrounding the case to hold attention until the final reveal. More importantly, it subtly highlights the unsettling realities of the digital world and the growing vulnerability of people especially children in an increasingly tech-driven age. Yet, true to Hirani’s style, the heavy subject never feels overwhelming, thanks to the show’s empathy, wit and emotional warmth. Each episode builds enough intrigue to sustain interest, and the pacing remains brisk without feeling rushed. The dialogues deserve special mention.
The performances remain one of the strongest aspects of the show. Arshad Warsi delivers a solid performance, bringing his usual ease and comic timing to the role of Pedro. His portrayal feels natural and grounded, especially in the way he balances humor with seriousness. Vir Hirani, on the other hand, stands out with an impressive debut-style performance. His acting feels fresh and confident, and he manages to hold his own alongside experienced actors, making his character one of the highlights of the series. Vikrant Massey also does a good job as the antagonist, bringing the right amount of intensity and mystery to the role. Boman Irani and Mona Singh leave a strong impact despite limited screen time. Satyadeep Mishra and Shruti Marathe are convincing as worried parents caught in a nightmare. The cheeky cameos by Virendra Sehwag and Sanjay Dutt provide delightful fan-pleasing moments. Avinash Arun Dhaware’s direction is captivating. He keeps the runtime of each of the six episodes tightly in check, with every episode ranging between 33 and 37 minutes. With Rajkumar Hirani’s trademark laugh-cry-drama formula at play, the series moves at a brisk pace, at times, perhaps a little too fast.
On the flipside, the show’s biggest limitation lies in its predictability. Certain twists feel familiar, and some conflicts are resolved a little too conveniently. The cybercrime angle, while relevant and interesting, occasionally oversimplifies the complexities of digital threats for easier consumption. The drama has an interesting storyline, but the introduction to one particular case feels like it’s missing something. The characters stop acting like realistic people just to move the plot forward. Instead of making natural decisions based on the situation, they make irrational choices so the audience can quickly understand their personalities, which ends up feeling forced. The show also relies a bit too heavily on the “tech genius solves everything in minutes” trope, which, while entertaining, can occasionally make the investigation feel overly convenient and diminish the suspense. Despite the star-studded cast and concept being intriguing, the screenplay often falls back on familiar investigative tropes instead of fully exploring its promising premise. Certain episodes spend too much setting up subplots. Moreover, with only six episodes, the story occasionally feels stretched and may have been more effective as a tightly edited feature film.
Overall, series is engaging and keep you invested from start to finish. It is much more than a cybercrime thriller. It is a story about unlikely friendships, second chances and the increasingly digital world we inhabit. It entertains, makes you laugh, keeps you guessing and quietly reminds you how vulnerable we have all become in the online age. While it revolves around a single case, the investigation unfolds in an interesting way, and the climax is built up effectively, delivering a satisfying payoff. Funny, fast paced and emotionally grounded, it is an entertaining blend of humor, suspense and heart that makes for a thoroughly enjoyable binge. It may not reinvent the cybercrime genre, but its charming lead performances, light-hearted humor and socially relevant themes make it a worthwhile watch. My view on this web-series Recommended.
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