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'Pritam And Pedro' Review, A Charming Cop-Hacker Saga That Keeps Viewers Hooked Without Turning Grim
Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani's 'Pritam and Pedro' has finally been released. Let's take a look at what the series is about.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GooglePritam and Pedro was released on JioHotstar on July 3, 2026. The series marks the debut of Vir Hirani in the titular role of 'Pritam' alongside Arshad Warsi, who essays the role of 'Pedro'. So, as viewers rush to watch the show, let's see if it is worth your time this weekend.
An anti-tech cop meets a computer genius in a light-hearted crime saga
Pritam and Pedro begins with four people dressed in hijabs looting an ATM in a ridiculous and funny robbery in the middle of the night. However, things begin to move the next morning when 'Pritam' walks into the police station with his grandfather to report a stolen radio, only to be ignored by the police. Nonetheless, when he pushes harder, the cop locks him up, introducing the audience and our lead to 'Pedro', a crime branch officer who has arrived at the same station about the ATM theft.
'Pritam' soon strikes a deal with 'Pedro' to find the stolen ATM within 15 minutes, in exchange for being let out so he can return to his grandfather. And surprisingly, he finds it in 10 minutes. However, 'Pedro' is the kind of cop who has always done things his own way and doesn't really trust technology, and frankly doesn't want to. When he lands in the cyber cell as a punishment posting after an investigation goes wrong, he's completely out of his depth.
The man doesn't know why a keyboard starts with Q instead of A, and his confusion is genuinely, repeatedly funny. 'Pritam', on the other hand, is the complete opposite, and can do things on a laptop that most people can't explain. He's also carrying something difficult in his personal life, which the show lets you discover gradually rather than dumping on you upfront. As the story progresses, the two are further thrown together when the same minister who punished 'Pedro' has his son kidnapped.
Nonetheless, what really makes the pairing watchable is that neither of them is played for laughs at the other's expense. 'Pedro' is a smart, experienced cop who simply doesn't connect with the world, whereas 'Pritam' isn't a smug genius but a genuine man who is good at one thing. The humour, instead of highlighting their flaws and getting mean, fills the gaps between them, making it far more entertaining.
Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani deliver a spectacular performance
This is Arshad Warsi at his easy, effortless best. 'Pedro' could have become a one-joke character: an older cop who doesn't understand technology and gets confused by passwords, but Arshad gives him weight. He doesn't seem like a fraud, and viewers can actually feel his frustration when he's sidelined. He is funny, and it lands because he's never trying to be. Vir Hirani, on the other hand, doesn't feel like a debutant in the series. He keeps things simple, never tries too hard, and somehow manages to hold his ground next to Arshad Warsi in every scene.
Vikrant Massey is a delightful surprise as the antagonist, despite it coming as a stark contrast to his usual earnest and relatable roles. His cybercriminal psyche is cold, calculating and menacing, without resorting to loud theatrics. While the series belongs to Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani, Vikrant's appearance elevates a few key moments. The backdrop of Goa is, hands down, more grounded than it feels like a tourism commercial.
The cybercrime angle is kept simple. You never need a tech background to follow what's happening. The show explains what it needs to and moves on. However, what's best about the series is that it never takes itself too seriously. The crime is real, the kidnapping has stakes, but it never turns grim. To conclude, if you want a proper thriller with twists that keep you guessing and a pace that won't let you breathe, look elsewhere this week, but if you want an easy watch this weekend, Pritam and Pedro might be your perfect binge-watch.
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