2018
WISE Score
A dark Bengali psycho-thriller where a man's life unravels after his wife's death and a heavy-handed murder accusation.
Six is a niche Bengali thriller that aims for psychological complexity but lands in 'mid' territory for most viewers. It’s a classic 'wrong man' story where Soumyojit Ray has to deal with his wife's death while the cops breathe down his neck.
If you’re already a subscriber to Hoichoi and love a dark mystery, it’s a passable weekend watch. However, for families, this is a total skip. It’s dark, moody, and deals with heavy adult trauma that won't interest—and might genuinely upset—kids.
This is strictly for adults and older teens. The themes of murder, accusation, and psychological breakdown are far too heavy for a younger audience, and the 'psycho-thriller' label usually brings a level of intensity that requires a mature perspective.
This is a dark psycho-thriller centered on the sudden death of a spouse and a murder accusation. It is built on suspicion and psychological distress rather than positive modeling.
The show attempts a 'never-seen-before' psychological structure in the Bengali streaming space, which shows some creative ambition in storytelling.
As a psychological thriller involving murder and intense interrogation, expect mature themes, psychological manipulation, and potentially graphic scenes that aren't suitable for children.
It offers a look into the 'whodunnit' genre within a modern Bengali context, though its primary goal is suspense rather than educational or ethical growth.
Released as a Hoichoi Original, Six tries to break the mold of traditional Bengali television by leaning into the 'psycho-thriller' tag. The story follows Soumyojit, a man whose life is dismantled in a single night. It’s less about the 'how' of the crime and more about the 'who' and the mental state of the protagonist as he is squeezed by the authorities.
While the premise is solid, the execution often feels like it's trying a bit too hard to be 'edgy.' The 6.1 IMDb rating is a fair reflection of a show that has good ideas but struggles with consistent pacing and dialogue. For fans of the genre, it’s interesting to see how these tropes are translated into a Kolkata setting, but don't expect the polish of a high-budget Netflix thriller.
For parents, the main thing to know is that this isn't 'family-adjacent' mystery. It's built on a foundation of grief and suspicion. If you're looking for something to watch after the kids are in bed, it’s a decent option for a rainy evening, but it’s certainly not a must-watch classic.
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