Bekaaboo, a new web series from ALTBalaji, is a bold story of deception and manipulation. A skilful psychosexual thriller, it is based on the best-selling novel, Black Suits You, by Novoneel Chakraborty. Here’s why you should watch it:

An intriguing plot

The protagonist of the series is Kiyan Roy, a writer who shoots to fame with his first published book of erotic fiction. He is good looking, and draws crowds at his public appearances, mostly young women who are surprisingly bold with their affection. His hordes of female fans, of course, irk his fiancée, Anaysha, who is still adjusting to his newfound fame.

Kiyan is a sexually adventurous man with a predilection for wild sex. He finds his attention wavering even though he is very much in love with Anaysha. One day, he comes across a diehard fan who is willing to go far to express her affection for him.

While in the beginning Kashti seems like a crazy, persistent fan, it soon becomes obvious to the viewers, and to Kiyan, that she is, in fact, stalking him. She is the classic female villain that rules psychosexual thrillers - sexy and dangerous in equal measure, and Kiyan finds resisting her more difficult than he first thought. Kashti is his ultimate sexual fantasy come true, and he finds himself overriding all his instincts as she seduces him into submission.

Before you know it, through sheer deceit and manipulation, Kashti has firmly planted herself into Kiyan’s life and he is forced to surrender all control. To the viewers, Kashti seems to be a sociopathic villain with a singular mission - Kiyan’s destruction.

Bold and provocative

Bekaaboo is among the edgiest series ever launched. It pushes the boundaries of Indian television with its bold depiction of sexuality. It dives into the world of BDSM and explores a range of sexual fetishes and preferences. The actors, on their part, are convincing in their roles and express the full range of their characters’ moral greyness.

Complex characters

No character in Bekaaboo is one-dimensional. As the series progresses, we discover there are more skeletons in Kiyan’s closet than it can contain. Or for that matter, Anaysha isn’t a conventional, soft-spoken girlfriend either. A budding writer herself, she is an independent-minded, strong-willed woman who puts her self-respect above all. And what is the agenda driving Kashti’s rampage?

Riveting suspense

This complexity is what makes Bekaaboo an engaging watch. The mystery unfolds layer by layer, confusing the viewers ever more as to the motivations of the main characters. The suspense is well calibrated and will keep you guessing what happens next.

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Overall, Bekaaboo makes for an intriguing and intense psychosexual thriller that keeps you at the edge of your seat till the very end. Bekaaboo is now streaming on ALTBalaji. Watch it here.

This article was produced by the Scroll marketing team on behalf of ALTBalaji and not by the Scroll editorial team.