Semester ends n we r back to binge watching! Heeramandi may hv taken over ur screens, but there's more to binge on Netflix. Released this yr, ERIC is dark n thought provoking. On the outset, merely a kidnapping case- it's more of a psychological thriller. The 6-ep miniseries, starring Benedict Cumberbatch makes you ponder - one way or another. 1985 - New York, background: an AIDS epidemic, underage sex rackets n a growing homeless population. Vincent , (Cumberbatch) is a brilliant yet troubled puppeteer, is facing pressure at work and needs to come up with a new puppet to keep his show going. Edgar , his son has his father's gift and comes up with ERIC , a new character. Vincent however is dismissive of his son's ideas. An alcoholic, abusive to his wife n scares his son. His marriage is crumbling. In the midst of all these troubles, Edgar disappears and Vincent's world falls apart. He discovers Edgar's work and comes up with ERIC himself. Although he's lo...
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