Apple TV+ has made an adaptation of the popular Shantaram novel. It will star Lin Ford (Charlie Hunnam) and it looks very interesting. It takes place in the underworld of Bombay. Lin, who escaped from prison in search of a new life in India, is reintegrated by her close ties to crime. In addition, he has a somewhat special romance with Karla (Antonia Desplat).
The series has been in development for a long time, in Applesfera we were already talking about it in 2018, but its production has been repeatedly interrupted due to the pandemic. Fortunately, the shooting is over, and we can already enjoy the first three episodeswhich are available from October 13.
Quality better than quantity
Apple plans to release the rest of the first season on a weekly basis. We will have a new episode every Friday, something that will test the patience of many. The first season covers about a third of the book, and while it would make sense to adapt the other two thirds, It is not yet officially known if Shantaram will be renewed for future seasons.
AppleTV+ It is not the service with the biggest catalog of all, however it is true that its quality is generally superior. In a way, that’s what Apple always plays. Brands like Samsung or Xiaomi launch hundreds of smartphones on the market, and one or two stand out. However, Apple makes two releases a year, but they always get noticed.
Apple’s streaming service is relatively young compared to the competition, and its strategy of going slow but steady is helping it build a very good quality catalog that many appreciate and will appreciate. Shantaram looks like further proof of that, although we still have to wait and see what critics say.
