Shantaram Episode 4 Review: Linbaba Finds his place in Sagarwada: The new episode for the Apple TV drama Shantaram features the redemption-prone protagonist finally getting accustomed to the slums of Sagarwada and its ordinary residents. The fourth episode also marks the introduction of Lin (played by Charlie Hunnam) with the infamous Khader Khan and his trustee associate Abdullah. All of which will send Lin on the path of unwanted compromises.
Almost all of the series regular makes an appearance in this episode. Including Hunnam as Lindsay Ford, Antonia Desplat as Karla Saaranen, Shubham Saraf as Prabhu, Elektra Kilbey as Lisa Carter, and Alexander Siddig as Abdel Khader Khan. Moreover, the runtime of this episode is around fifty-three minutes.
-Shantaram Episode 4 Review Contains Mild Spoilers-
The episode starts with flashbacks of Lin’s past in Australia, where his lawyer attempts to find a reason for his refusal to leave the dying cop. It is revealed that Lin had the option to not only flee the crime scene but also clear his name from the trial. However, he chose not to escape the punishment for his actions and decided to plead guilty.
This can be described as the seed of inception for Lin’s conscience. He is remorseful about the actions of his past (and his present) and wants no one else to take the pain for his wrongdoings.
In the previous episode, Lin ultimately gave in to Prabhu’s request and started consulting the sick people of Sagarwada. But a major problem arises when he doesn’t have enough resources to treat them well, as the patients need immediate medicines.
Left with no other option, Lin decides to make a deal with the devil and asks Khader Khan for the favour. Thereby, the philosophical convict surrounds himself again with the bad guys, but this time to help the good ones.
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Shantaram Episode 4 holds the momentum together and tightly develops the story forward. Since all the characters are already introduced, their actions and decisions don’t require any artificial assistance. The relationship angle between Karla and Lin is starting to develop while addiction issues of Lisa are getting dealt with.
The arch of Linbaba is finally taking form, and one can spot several foreshadowed events. Furthermore, the parallel plots are still taking their time to mature in order to collide with the fate of the protagonist.
The series is taking its time to reveal the intensity of the crime that will take place in Sagarwada. (And the nature of Lin’s unwanted involvement in the same) . The rest of the episodes will help our protagonist to find an answer for his redemption and whether he made the right choices after all.
Shantaram Episode 4 Final Thoughts
The episode is sharp and progressive and will keep you interested throughout. There is much left to explore in the story of Linbaba, and his battle with the conscience. Moreover, we are also coming near to the outcome of his forced compromises.
The episode is available to watch on Apple TV+. Tell us your thoughts about it in the comment section below.
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