'The Last Hour' set for May 14 premiere on Amazon
What's the story
Supernatural crime series The Last Hour, starring Sanjay Kapoor and Shahana Goswami, will debut on Amazon Prime Video on May 14, the platform announced on Wednesday.
Created, written, and produced by Amit Kumar and Anupama Minz, the show has been executive produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia.
Set in a small Himalayan town, the series explores the story of a healer named Shaman.
Feature
Amit confident the show will be well-received by audience
The series will explore Shaman who joins a newly transferred cop to track down a mysterious killer.
It will also feature Karma Takapa, Raima Sen, Shaylee Krishen, Robin Tamang, and Mandakini Goswami in pivotal roles.
Kumar said he is excited to work with his longtime friend Kapadia on The Last Hour and is confident that the show will be received well by the audiences.
Show
We have created a unique supernatural show: Amit
"Together with Anupama Minz, my co-creator, and co-writer, we have created a unique supernatural show that we feel confident, will be enjoyed by the audiences," the co-creator said in a statement.
"The entire cast has done a splendid job of bringing the exciting narrative to life. So we at Fission Features, are delighted to present something fresh to the audience," he added.
Concept
Kapadia was intrigued by show's concept of 'playing with time'
Kapadia, known for directing critically-acclaimed documentaries such as Senna, Amy, and Diego Maradona, said he was intrigued by the show's concept of "playing with time."
"We wanted to create an original, authentic, and riveting series and are glad that this journey with Amazon Prime video has been collaborative and supportive. I am so excited to launch The Last Hour to audiences globally," he added.
Genre
Confident that it will resonate with our audience: Aparna Purohit
Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals at Amazon Prime Video India, said the streamer is excited to venture into the supernatural crime genre with this series.
"Shot spectacularly in the verdant Himalayan towns and featuring an exceptional cast, this Amazon Original is a murder mystery with a paranormal twist. We are confident that it will resonate with our audience," she added.