India, Aug. 17 -- Not often the first 15 minutes into an episode of a series do the magic. I usually settle a little later on whether to continue or drop it mid-way or sometimes, right away. Well, maybe it's the particular series that makes one decide that and not a pre-determined time frame.

A few minutes into the first episode of Amazon Prime Video's Bandish Bandits , and it already starts to perk up my spirits. First things first. Being locked down at home and in a year where travelling has become dream-like, the series' shooting location - Rajasthan - makes a ten on ten first impression. Set in Jodhpur, the city's royalty, fabled grandeur, ornate temples, palaces, traditions and blue rooftops make for a visual treat.

The beginning s...