Theorizing Cinema#3: The Philosophy of Sacred Games

Published: Aug. 16, 2019, 10:43 p.m.

In this episode, we look into the philosophical insights of the Indian Netflix show Sacred Games. The show touches upon ideas of accelerationism, nihilism, Hindu mythological concepts of Satyug, Tamas and Kalyug. This show really dwells into human conditions of us vs them narrative, and our growing discontent for the world we live in and the future to come. The idea of a return to Satyug over self-worth is problematic, and the philosophies that the shows drudge upon is eye-opening and deep.