Richie Mehta's 'Poacher' sheds light on the human inflicted toll on wildlife

The series is exceptionally crafted, focusing on the human-animal conflict that has persisted for ages and wildlife conservation. Elephants, whose ivory tusks are smuggled, are the victims in the series. Nimisha Sajayan plays Mala, a committed range officer who makes it her life's mission to apprehend the poachers. Her deep bond with the forest and its wildlife emotionally drives her pursuit, a reason best understood by watching the series. She teams up with Alan (Roshan Mathew), a programmer, and is led by their senior officer Neel (Dibyendu Bhattacharya).

The story is rich in emotion, yet it doesn't overshadow the overarching narrative. It encompasses emotions like sympathy, sadness, pride, guilt, and fear. Nimisha and Roshan's characters exemplify hope, representing individuals who genuinely care for wildlife and the environment. While watching the series, viewers may question Mala's occasional irrational behaviour. However, it raises the crucial point that without human advocates for animals, their fate would be bleak.