Furthermore, the series was criticized by some politicians for "defaming Mumbai" and showing excessive nudity and violence. However, creator Vikram Chandra defended the show, stating, "This is fiction. But the darkness it shows is real."
Director Anurag Kashyap (who helmed the Gaitonde tracks) and Vikramaditya Motwane (who directed the Sartaj tracks) created a visual language never before seen in Indian media. Sacred Games Season 1 treats Mumbai not as a glamorous backdrop, but as a character—decaying, sweaty, and violent.
Gaitonde has one message: "Sartaj, 25 din mein duniya khatam hone wali hai" (Sartaj, the world is ending in 25 days).
If you enjoy shows like Narcos, Game of Thrones, or The Wire, you'll likely devour Sacred Games. Be prepared for a dark, intense, and thought-provoking ride.