Set against the backdrop of ditching dating apps, finding a partner, and ultimately marriage, the Netflix docu-series, Indian Matchmaking, instantly draws the viewer into the lives of a matchmaker and her clients.
Each episode is strongly multidimensional, contrasting several flawed elements and leaving the viewer with provoking thought. In the end, one is left rooting for a happy ending, however it arises.
The path of marriage challenges itself: traditional vs. modern, East vs. West, parents vs. kids, career vs. yourself. Dating isn't easy, especially in a culture where arranged marriages have been the norm for centuries. If there is any critique, it's not that of arranged marriages, but of the unspoken biases, the pressure of marriage, and cringeworthy laundry list of preferences that constantly perpetuate. Outside of that critique, I think each viewer can draw something from it for their own personal growth. And that part of the story remains largely intact despite the branding or portrayal of "villainous" characters that serve to entertain and spark controversy. It's an element of any reality based show that I'm not always a fan of, but shouldn't prevent a viewer from enjoying the central themes. In fact, these elements strengthen the discussion; that not everything is quite "black or white."
Each episode is strongly multidimensional, contrasting several flawed elements and leaving the viewer with provoking thought. In the end, one is left rooting for a happy ending, however it arises.
The path of marriage challenges itself: traditional vs. modern, East vs. West, parents vs. kids, career vs. yourself. Dating isn't easy, especially in a culture where arranged marriages have been the norm for centuries. If there is any critique, it's not that of arranged marriages, but of the unspoken biases, the pressure of marriage, and cringeworthy laundry list of preferences that constantly perpetuate. Outside of that critique, I think each viewer can draw something from it for their own personal growth. And that part of the story remains largely intact despite the branding or portrayal of "villainous" characters that serve to entertain and spark controversy. It's an element of any reality based show that I'm not always a fan of, but shouldn't prevent a viewer from enjoying the central themes. In fact, these elements strengthen the discussion; that not everything is quite "black or white."