The show utilizes a non-linear narrative, frequently shifting between two distinct timelines: the insurgency-plagued Punjab of the late 1990s and the drug-ravaged landscape of the mid-2000s.
Now living a quiet life as a mechanic, Gurnam is pulled back into the world of espionage by his former handler, Sehtab Singh (played by Suvinder Vicky). Gurnam's younger brother, Sunny, is arrested in a drug bust, and Sehtab offers Gurnam a deal: infiltrate a powerful drug syndicate led by the politician Madam Aulakh in exchange for his brother’s freedom. Themes and Analysis Themes and Analysis Gurnam Singh, then known as
Gurnam Singh, then known as Gary, worked as a "CAT" —a slang term for a police informant who infiltrates militant groups—after his parents were killed during the 1990s insurgency. Narrative Structure and Plot
The series titled , released on Netflix in 2022, is a gritty Punjabi-language crime thriller that marks the digital debut of actor Randeep Hooda . Created by Balwinder Singh Janjua , the eight-episode first season explores the dark intersection of drug trafficking, political corruption, and personal trauma in the Indian state of Punjab. Narrative Structure and Plot Themes and Analysis Gurnam Singh