Have you ever wondered what it takes to protect the majestic elephants from the ruthless poachers who hunt them for their ivory? Poacher, a Netflix original series based on true events, gives you a glimpse into the lives of the brave forest officers and conservationists who risk everything to stop the illegal ivory trade and elephant poaching in Kerala, India. In this Poacher season 1 review, I will share my thoughts on this detailed and realistic crime drama that not only investigates poaching, but also addresses the apathy and corruption that fuel it.
By reading this you will get to know about
Poacher Season 1: The Plot
The Confession of Aruku
The Investigation of Neel Bannerjee and His Team
The Challenges and Dangers Faced by the Forest Officers
Animal Cruelty and Environmental Damage
Apathy and Corruption
Courage and Optimism
Poacher Season 1: The Verdict
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Poacher is a detailed and realistic crime drama that takes you into the world of elephant poaching and ivory trade in Kerala, India. The series is based on true events that happened in 2015, when a forest watcher named Aruku confessed to being involved in several cases of elephant killing and ivory smuggling. His confession led to a massive investigation by the Kerala forest department, headed by Field Director Neel Bannerjee, who was determined to expose and arrest the masterminds behind the illegal trade. Along with his team of Range Officer Mala Jogi and computer programmer Alan, Neel Bannerjee faced many challenges and dangers as he tried to unravel the web of lies, corruption, and apathy that surrounded the poaching crimes. Poacher is not just a procedural, but a broader dialogue on the issues of animal cruelty, environmental damage, human greed, and social injustice. The series also showcases the courage and optimism of the forest officers and conservationists who fight to protect the elephants and the ecosystem. Poacher is a gripping and eye-opening series that will make you think and feel.
The series is based on real life incidents of ivory poaching that took place in Malayattoor which had alleged involvement of Triad and Yakuza.
Poacher Season 1: The Cast and Characters
Nimisha Sajayan as Mala
Roshan Mathew as Alan Joseph
Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Neel Banerjee
Kani Kusruti DFO Dina
Ankith Madhav as Vijay Babu
Ranjitha Menon as Achala Joseph, Alan's wife
Maala Parvathi as Roshni, Mala's mother
Denzil Smith as Chife Wildlife Warden Nilesh Sharma
Vinod Sharawat as Kishore Kumar
Hannah Reji Koshy as Abilasha
Noorudheen Ali Ahmed as Raaz
Zhinz Shan as Yadu
Sooraj Pops as Aruku
Praveen T.J as Poyya
Amal Rajdev as Morris Finn
