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Season 1 – Trial by Fire

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After the deadly Uphaar cinema fire, two grief-stricken parents navigate the loss of their children and launch a dogged fight for justice.
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Trial by Fire — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint Jan 30, 2023
Rajshri Deshpande is the soul of this series about the many lives uprooted by the Uphaar cinema fire. Go to Full Review Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Jan 19, 2023
The best part of the series is the steadiness it manages to instil even in the most sorrowful faces. No loud chest-beating hysteria, no sensationalising. Go to Full Review Mike McCahill Variety Jan 17, 2023
A necessarily sorrowful but forcefully compelling seven-part dramatization of the blaze and its aftermath, which represents one of Netflix India’s strongest miniseries to date. Go to Full Review Jesse Hassenger Decider Feb 26, 2025
Whatever the reason, Trial by Fire isn't top-tier Zwick. It's also more thoughtful than a lot of straight-to-streaming junk, though, recalling an earlier era of baseline competence. Go to Full Review Akhil Arora AkhilArora.com Dec 22, 2023
India in a microcosm—an infuriating mix of dysfunctional judiciary, inept bureaucracy, little value of life, lack of accountability, and protection for the privileged. And in the middle of it all, two bereaved parents who … vow to never let go. Go to Full Review Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews Jan 30, 2023
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Trial by Fire is a scorching condemnation of a barbaric practice and a system which dispenses justice to those able to pay for it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kaushik J @RT76782162 Jan 27, 2023 Gripping. Real. No melodrama. Great performances. Turned out to be a difficult watch. See more Read all reviews
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Prashant Nair

Creator

Rajshri Deshpande

Neelam Krishnamoorthy

Abhay Deol

Shekhar Krishnamoorthy

Rajesh Tailang

Veer Singh

Ashish Vidyarthi

Neeraj Suri

Anupam Kher

Captain Hardeep Bedi

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 13, 2023 Trial by Fire The loss of their two children in a devastating fire spurs Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy to learn more about the deadly incident. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2023 A.V.U.T. Neelam and Shekhar hunt for information -- and support -- in their fight against the Ansals; one man grapples with the tragic toll on his family. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 13, 2023 Memorial Police make arrests in the fire case, but the association for victims' families faces greater hurdles ahead; the Krishnamoorthys receive an offer. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 13, 2023 Uphaar The case finally reaches court, but a floundering prosecutor causes concerns; on the day of the fire, a theater employee struggles to clear a debt. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 13, 2023 Heroes Neelam reaches a crossroads; Shekhar meets an old friend who is unaware of the fire; as "Border" premieres, an army captain grapples with regret. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 13, 2023 Villains In the crosshairs of powerful men and the law, the city worker who last checked the faulty transformer before the fire is made a scapegoat. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 13, 2023 Border After the Supreme Court verdict is rendered, a flashback to the fateful day in 1997 shows the events that unspooled as 59 people perished in the fire. Details

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Trial by Fire — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Randeep Jha
Creator
Prashant Nair
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date
Jan 13, 2023
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