[2][3] The series features Neha Sharma, Purab Kohli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Sharib Hashmi, Chahat Vig, Amruta Khanvilkar, Shruti Seth and Sushant Divgikar in the pivotal roles.
[4][5] Set in a serene suburban housing estate in Goa, this Indian thriller, an official adaptation by Anahata Menon of the British series 35 Days, explores a story of deceit, love, and suspense.
[8][9] The story begins with the shocking and brutal murder of Farah Zaidi, an event that triggers a narrative countdown unfolding backwards from 36 days prior.
Set within the luxurious confines of Casa De Magnolia, an upscale suburban housing complex nestled in the serene environs of Goa, the series introduces us to a diverse and deeply flawed ensemble of residents.
As suspicion mounts and tensions escalate, the mystery surrounding Farah's background deepens, casting doubt on everyone and leaving viewers on edge with the unsettling realization that any one of these characters could be the perpetrator.
'36 Days' is a gripping exploration of human nature, where secrets, betrayal, and hidden desires simmer beneath the surface of idyllic suburban life, ultimately culminating in a suspenseful and thought-provoking journey towards justice and resolution.
In October 2022, it was revealed that Sharib Hashmi, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Sushant Divgikar, Shernaz Patel, Faisal Rashid, Kenneth Desai, among others, were cast in the series.
[20] In April 2023, SonyLIV officially announced the series along with the rest of the main cast, including Neha Sharma, Purab Kohli, Shruti Seth and Amruta Khanvilkar.
Archika Khurana of The Times of India reviewed the series, awarding 3.5 out of 5 stars and observed, "While the show becomes somewhat predictable midway, the unexpected twists towards the end keep it engaging.
"[31] Navbharat Times critic Upama Singh, giving 2 stars, praised performances, cinematography, setting, and background score, while remarking, "The screenplay is so sluggish that one feels like fast-forwarding through it.
"[35] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express mentioned, "This is an interesting ensemble, and I got pulled into all these questions which swirl around the residents.." but criticizes its excessive use of familiar tropes and a lack of sustained tension and urgency in the storytelling, giving it 2 stars.
[36] Vaibhavi Mishra of Gadgets 360 described it as "Overstretched and Predictable," commenting, "the show falls prey to the classic mistake of stuffing unnecessary tropes in thrillers, just to add more faces to point the misdirected finger at.
"[44] Ravi Sharma of Bollywood Helpline gave 2.5 stars and wrote, "36 Days may appeal to fans of murder mysteries and ensemble dramas, but its shortcomings in narrative execution and pacing prevent it from achieving greatness.