Breathe: Into the Shadows

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  • 2020
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.6  (19,027)

Breathe: Into the Shadows is an Indian crime thriller web series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video in July 2020. The show is directed by Mayank Sharma and stars Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh, and Nithya Menen in leading roles. The second season of the show has eight episodes.

The show takes place in Delhi and follows a couple, Avinash Sabharwal (Abhishek Bachchan) and Abha Sabharwal (Nithya Menen), whose daughter Siya is kidnapped by a serial killer known as 'The Mask'. Avinash is a successful psychiatrist and Abha is a chef. The couple is devastated by the kidnapping and are left with no choice but to follow the kidnapper's instructions. The kidnapper demands that Avinash commit a series of murders in order to save his daughter.

Enter Kabir Sawant (Amit Sadh), a cop who has been struggling with his own demons since the events of the first season. Kabir is brought in to lead the investigation into Siya's kidnapping and, as he delves deeper into the case, he realizes that there is more to the kidnapper's demands than meets the eye.

One of the main themes of the show is the lengths that a parent will go to in order to save their child. Through his actions, Avinash is willing to sacrifice everything for his daughter, including his sanity and his own code of ethics. Another theme is the psychological toll that these actions take on the characters involved. Avinash must confront his own demons as he carries out the kidnapper's demands, and Kabir is plagued by his own guilt and trauma from his past.

The show is also notable for its exploration of mental illness. Avinash regularly sees patients in his psychiatry practice and it's clear that he himself is struggling with his own mental health throughout the show. Through this lens, Breathe: Into the Shadows highlights the need for mental health awareness and resources.

The performances in the show are excellent, with Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh both delivering compelling and nuanced performances. Nithya Menen brings a warm energy to the show that contrasts well with the darker themes. The supporting cast is equally strong, with standouts including Shruti Bapna as Avinash's colleague and Saiyami Kher as a mysterious figure from Kabir's past.

Breathe: Into the Shadows is also notable for its technical aspects. The cinematography is slick and stylish, with a strong use of color and shadow to create a moody atmosphere. The score by Karthik Dial Seydou is haunting and atmospheric, adding to the tension of the show.

Overall, Breathe: Into the Shadows is a compelling and tense crime thriller that explores themes of parenthood, mental illness, and the lengths that people will go to in their darkest moments. With strong performances and stylish direction, the show is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Breathe: Into the Shadows is a series that ran for 2 seasons (20 episodes) between July 9, 2020 and on

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Seasons
Paradise
8. Paradise
November 9, 2022
A unique dilemma faces J as the latest victim has already killed himself. As all paths lead to the last emotion underlying the Raavan head, not one but two possible victims emerge. The festival of Dusshera becomes the ultimate battleground between Kabir and J, and a shocking twist of events seems to put the case to rest. But before Kabir can breathe easy, a grand turn reveals that all is not over as J
The Fast And The Dead
7. The Fast And The Dead
November 9, 2022
A red herring move brings the newest victim closer to J and Victor, and a high-adrenaline attempt to destroy another Ravan head takes place. Time is running out for Avinash as Abha
Listen Carefully
6. Listen Carefully
November 9, 2022
A desperate Kabir lands at Abha
Smells Like Death
5. Smells Like Death
November 9, 2022
Driven by desperation, Shirley strikes a deal with Kabir that leads to J
Arrivals & Departures
4. Arrivals & Departures
November 9, 2022
Kabir gets close to Avinash and his new mystery accomplice but not quite close enough. J and Victor orchestrate the most dangerous killing to date as Avinash
Now You See Me
3. Now You See Me
November 9, 2022
Combating his own childhood trauma, Victor executes J
Kill and Chill
2. Kill and Chill
November 9, 2022
The identity of Avinash
Birthday Boy
1. Birthday Boy
November 9, 2022
The doctors treating Avinash at the medical facility where he is detained are convinced that he is close to full recovery, with J
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Where to Watch Breathe: Into the Shadows
Breathe: Into the Shadows is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Breathe: Into the Shadows on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    July 9, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (19,027)