Kartavya Netflix Review (2026) – Weak Story & Flop Villain | Notes By Vibhu

Kartavya Review – A Loud Police Drama That Completely Misses the Target

Netflix’s tries hard to become a serious cop thriller packed with emotion, action, and patriotism, but sadly the series collapses because of weak writing, unrealistic police behavior, and one of the most disappointing villains seen in recent OTT crime dramas.

The biggest problem of the entire series is Saurabh Dwivedi as Anand Shri. His villain character never feels dangerous, intelligent, or powerful. Instead of creating fear, his performance feels forced and overdramatic. Every time he appears on screen, the intensity of the story drops badly. A strong villain is the backbone of any police thriller, but here the villain becomes the reason the series loses its grip. His acting style feels flat, expressions look repetitive, and the character fails to create any impact. Honestly, this casting damages the entire image of the show.

Even Saif Ali Khan, who usually carries strong screen presence, looks trapped inside poor storytelling. His character is shown as a senior officer, but the script turns the police department into a joke. Junior officers openly disrespect seniors, abuse them, and behave unrealistically in serious situations. Instead of disciplined police investigation, the series shows unnecessary shouting, random emotional scenes, and forced drama.

The writing is another huge disappointment. The story keeps moving without direction, and many scenes feel copied from old crime shows but without emotion or intelligence. Dialogues sound unnatural, and several emotional moments fail because the audience never connects with the characters. Rather than building suspense, the show becomes predictable after a few episodes.

Visually, the series tries to look dark and stylish, but style alone cannot save weak content. Background music is too loud in emotional scenes, action sequences feel exaggerated, and the pacing becomes painfully slow in the middle episodes.

The most frustrating part is how the show portrays the police system. Instead of showing professionalism and strategy, it presents chaos and disrespect. That makes the entire drama feel unrealistic and immature.

In the end, Kartavya becomes a complete waste of time for viewers expecting a smart crime thriller. Weak villain performance, messy screenplay, unrealistic police behavior, and poor emotional connection make this Netflix series a forgettable experience.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (1.5/5)

What Works:

• Saif Ali Khan’s screen presence in some scenes
• Decent cinematography
• Few intense action moments

What Fails:

• Super flop villain performance by Saurabh Dwivedi
• Weak screenplay
• Unrealistic police drama
• Forced emotions and loud dialogues
• Slow and boring middle episodes