In Platonic Blue Moon Hotel, we meet the hotel’s owner, Mrs Nezahat, and her two daughters, Gülten and Nedret. Nezahat tells us the story of how the hotels. She and her husband started it together, and ever since his passing away, she and her daughters have been running it. The hotel hardly sees any guests except for an old couple who use Mrs Nezahat for their own needs. It's pretty deserted until one day things change with the arrival of a guest.
Talking about the daughters, Gülten, a 33-year-old woman, wishes to get married but constantly downgrades herself. Meanwhile, the younger one, Nedret, also wishes to get married but is keen on finding herself a soul mate. Mr Kaan is hellbent on purchasing the hotel. He is portrayed as a very selfish man who only cares about business. Mrs Nezahat, however, is very clear not to sell the hotel. And thus, in order to convince her, Mr Kaan himself reaches the hotel but in disguise (remember the guest mentioned before?). He doesn’t tell him who he is or what his intentions are. No one knows him, but the word spreads in the town, and now suddenly everyone wants to know about him. At first, both the sisters are awestruck looking at him. They both desire him and wish to be married to him. This means that throughout the show, we see a tussle between the sisters, each taking Kaan to places in order to woo him. But it is only in later episodes that we see that everyone realizes how strange his behavior is. Mr Kaan also talks about an eternal portal gate. So now the question arises, who is he really? Is he a human or an alien? Is there someone else also who is with him? Also, will Mrs Nezahat sell the hotel?
The plot is all about supernatural powers and the effect of a blue moon. But it lacks heavily in the execution. It’s difficult to understand what exactly is being conveyed. Right from the first episode, we see everyone giving an interview, which is in the form of an investigation. But that only becomes clear towards the last episode. At the start, it’s confusing to watch and figure out why everyone is coming and telling a story. Secondly, the plot is slow. It mostly runs around the premise of two women after a man. But that’s nothing new. The other subplots don’t offer much. For example, I feel the supernatural part got overshadowed because of the love triangle. At one point, it’s a bit difficult to understand what exactly the makers want us to know.
But there are some plus points too. For example, the pacing is really good. They waste no time in introducing Mr Kaan and also show that he is one hell of a self-centred man through his office behavior. The story of the hotel is also given to us right at the start, and the girls with their insecurities also come across early, which helps in setting the plot further. Some humorous moments make the show worth at least one watch. Unlike the plot, the humor plot isn’t difficult to understand. It’s straightforward and very decent.
So, viewers, as I said before, Platonic Blue Moon Hotel is a one-time watch. It doesn’t give you a lot. But that doesn’t mean there is nothing to watch. The twists and turns are intriguing, and that is a big plus point for the show. Hence, it is safe to say that you can watch it once for entertainment, but without many expectations.
Final Score- [6/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Choudhuri
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Publisher at Midgard Times