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{{Infobox television
| image = 36 Days (TV series).jpg
| genre = [[Crime-thriller]]
| creator =
| director = Vishal Furia
| executive_producer = Swati Patnaik Prasoon Garg Deepali Handa
| producer = [[Sameer Nair]] Deepak Segal Sameer Gogate
| writer = Anahata Menon Seneca Mendonsa
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Neha Sharma]]
* [[Purab Kohli]]
* [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]]
* [[Sharib Hashmi]]
* [[Chahat Vig]]
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]]
* [[Shruti Seth]]
* [[Sushant Divgikar]]
}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| editor = Abhijeet Despande
| cinematography = Quais Waseeq
| runtime =
| network = [[SonyLIV]]
| music =
| company = [[Applause Entertainment]] [[BBC Studios|BBC Studio India]]
| composer =
| released = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
}}

'''''36 Days''''' also known as '''''36 Days: Secrets are injurious to health''''' is an Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[crime-thriller]] [[streaming television]] series created for [[SonyLIV]], by Vishal Furia and produced by [[Applause Entertainment]] and [[BBC Studios]].<ref>{{cite news |author=|title='36 Days' trailer: Neha Sharma leads series about a mysterious tenant, secrets and murder |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1068505/36-days-trailer-neha-sharma-leads-series-about-a-mysterious-tenant-secrets-and-murder |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=29 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Shackleton |first1=Liz |title=SonyLIV, Applause Entertainment Deepen Partnership With New Shows 'Kafas', '36 Days' & Four Returning Seasons |url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/sonyliv-applause-entertainment-cage-kafas-36-days-scam-2003-1235339130/ |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |date=27 April 2023}}</ref> The series features [[Neha Sharma]], [[Purab Kohli]], [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]], [[Sharib Hashmi]], [[Chahat Vig]], [[Amruta Khanvilkar]], [[Shruti Seth]] and [[Sushant Divgikar]] in the pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite news |last1=|first1=|title=Photos: Neha Sharma, Shruti Seth, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sushant Divgikar and Chandan Roy Sanyal promote their upcoming series 36 Days {{!}} Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/photos-neha-sharma-shruti-seth-amruta-khanvilkar-sushant-divgikar-chandan-roy-sanyal-promote-upcoming-series-36-days/ |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=1 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days: Neha Sharma, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Amruta Khanvilkar Starrer All Set To Stream on THIS OTT Platform- DEETS INSIDE {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/just-binge/binge-news/36-days-neha-sharma-chandan-roy-sanyal-amruta-khanvilkar-starrer-all-set-to-stream-on-this-ott-platform-deets-inside/66924688ed47ace0751234ac |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}}</ref> Set in a serene suburban housing estate in Goa, this Indian thriller, an official adaptation by Anahata Menon of the British series ''35 Days'', explores a story of deceit, love, and suspense. When a mysterious woman arrives, she disrupts the neighborhood, leading to unexpected events, including a shocking murder, which intertwines the lives of the residents in a tale of mystery and suspense.<ref>{{cite news |title=36 Days review: Impatience rules in this Purab Kohli-Neha Sharma show |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/36-days-review-impatience-rules-in-this-purab-kohli-neha-sharma-show-9449728/ |access-date=13 July 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=12 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

The series was officially announced by the streaming network in April 2023. [[Principal photography]] primarily took place in [[Goa]], with key scenes shot in [[Vasco da Gama, Goa|Vasco Da Gama]] and a few scenes shot in [[Mumbai]].

''36 Days'' premiered on 12 July 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Aditi |date=2024-07-12 |title='Showtime' To '36 Days', Here Are The New OTT Releases For This Weekend |url=https://www.ndtvprofit.com/trending/showtime-to-36-days-here-are-the-new-ott-releases-for-this-weekend |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=NDTV Profit |language=en}}</ref> to a positive response from audiences, although critics offered mixed reviews. The performances received praise, but the screenplay and predictability were criticized.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |title=36 Days Trailer: Neha Sharma And Amruta Khanvilkar Starrer 36 Days Official Trailer {{!}} Entertainment - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/hindi/36-days-trailer-neha-sharma-and-amruta-khanvilkar-starrer-36-days-official-trailer/videoshow/110492998.cms |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=OTT Releases This Week: 36 Days, Pill, Wild Wild Punjab and More |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/features/ott-releases-this-week-on-netflix-jiocinema-prime-video-sonyliv-zee5-6090175 |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref>

== Premise ==
The story begins with the murder of Farah Zaidi,{{Who|date=March 2026}} an event that triggers a narrative countdown unfolding backwards from 36 days prior. Set within Casa De Magnolia, an upscale suburban housing complex located in [[Goa]], its various residents are introduced.

Among them is Tony Walia, a chauvinistic womanizer whose outward charm masks a darker, more sinister side, Noel, a menacing drug lord whose presence casts a shadow over the community, Benaifer Machado, an overbearing baker grieving the loss of her daughter, harboring secrets that complicate her relationships, Tara, a transgender artist, who struggles against societal prejudices while seeking acceptance, Lalita, a successful but enigmatic businesswoman, and Dr. Rishikesh Jaykar, a celebrated microbiologist, hides a hidden agenda beneath his professional facade.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}

=== Main ===
* [[Neha Sharma]] as Farah Zaidi aka Suhana Mohan: Sameera's sister, she is an air hostess seeking revenge for her sister's suicide, who moves into the diverse neighborhood of Casa De Magnolia.
* [[Purab Kohli]] as Rishi aka Dr. Rishikesh Jaykar: Radhika's husband, Advait's stepfather and Sameera's ex-boss. He is a writer dealing with unresolved marital issues.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |date=9 July 2024 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Purab Kohli reveals he had initially rejected 36 Days due to lack of dates; says, "I was actually approached for a different part" 36 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-purab-kohli-reveals-initially-rejected-36-days-due-lack-dates-says-actually-approached-different-part/ |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]] as Tony Walia: Sia's husband and the owner of Casa De Magnolia's land. He is drawn to Farah's beauty.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shirodkar |first=Neel |date=2024-07-12 |title=Chandan Roy Sanyal wants people to hate his dark character in '36 Days' |url=https://pune.news/entertainment/chandan-roy-sanyal-wants-people-to-hate-his-dark-character-in-36-days-199484/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=PUNE.NEWS |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sharib Hashmi]] as Vinod Shinde: Lalita's husband and a casino manager who is suspicious of Farah from the start.<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days actor Sharib Hashmi says 'OTT audience is very brutal'; find out why {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/sharib-hashmi-says-ott-audience-is-very-brutal-find-out-why/1810a4621a784 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=|first=|date=2024-07-05 |title=Sharib Hashmi recalls how cast of '36 Days' bonded over Goan feasts |url=https://newsroomodisha.com/sharib-hashmi-recalls-how-cast-of-36-days-bonded-over-goan-feasts/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=News Room Odisha |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]] as Lalita Shinde: Vinod's wife and Bobo's sister. She is envious of Radhika and has lofty ambitions fulfilled through a shady side hustle involving drug sales.<ref>{{Cite web |last=शिकलगार |first=स्वालिया न |date=2024-07-10 |title=36 Days : साठी शरीब हाश्‍मीसोबत अमृता खानविलकर करणार अभिनय |url=https://pudhari.news/soneri/36-days-sharib-hashmi-amruta-khanvilkar-acting |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Pudhari News |language=mr}}</ref>
* [[Shivam Patil]] as Bobo aka Baban: Lalita's brother who deals drugs, causing complications in his own relationships and affecting Lalita and Vinod's lives.
* [[Shruti Seth]] as Radhika Jaykar: Rishi's wife and an entrepreneur who is insecure about her husband's friendship with Farah.
* [[Sushant Divgikar]] as Tara aka Tarun: Sia's ex-lover who desires a sex change operation.<ref>{{cite news |title=36 Days - Tara aka Sushant Divgikr is not just glitz and glamour but also has sparkling secrets - Watch |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/36-days-tara-aka-sushant-divgikr-is-not-just-glitz-and-glamour/2499ec632f616 |access-date=11 July 2024 |work=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Shernaz Patel]] as Benaifer Machado aka Binny: Denzel's wife and the mother of Riad and Pari. She is a home baker deeply affected by the loss of her daughter and feels neglected by her husband.
* Faisal Rashid as Riad Machado: Binny and Denzel's son, Shonali's husband, and Mini's father. He navigates single parenthood after a divorce and deals with parental expectations.
* Keneth Desai as Denzel Machado: Binny's husband, Riad and Pari's father, Rishi and Tony friend, as well as a painter who withdraws into seclusion after a personal tragedy.
* KC Shankar as Noel: Ella's father, Vinod's boss and a close friend of Tony's. He owns the casino and operates as a kingpin in the drug trafficking world.
* [[Chahat Vig]] as Sia Walia: Tony's third wife and Tara's ex-lover, who quits her acting aspirations for her husband's desires.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-20 |title=Chahat Vig Wants To Work With Anurag Kashyap, Calls Working In 36 Days Is 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience'- EXCLUSIVE |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/chahat-vig-wants-to-work-with-anurag-kashyap-calls-working-in-36-days-is-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-exclusive-article-111871679 |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

=== Recurring ===
* Ajay Kumar Dutta as Thomas
* Nehal Vadoliya as Seductress4u: The blackmailer on video chat with Denzel
* Aman Desai as Advait: Radhika's son and Rishi's stepchild, who is in a relationship with Ella and Anushka but is forced to leave Goa by Noel.
* Sarah Gesawat as Ella: Advait's lover and Noel's daughter.
* [[Danish Pandor (actor)|Danish Pandor]] as Mohit: He is married to Sameera and Mehnaaz. He is the father of Munmun and Sona, and he cheats on Sameera.
* Sharvari Deshpande as Chayya
* Vishal Arora as Drug peddler
* Hardika Sharma as Mini: Raid and Shonali's daughter
* Ganesh Yadav as Savio: Police inspector
* Jagdish Chavan as Mangesh: Police constable
* [[Ketan Karande]] as Rodney (Noel's bodyguard)
* Bianca Arora as Anushka: Advait's lover
* Shweta Mehta as Kleo
* Khushi Bharadwaj as Aditi: Rishi and Radhika's daughter who becomes friends with Farah.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillay |first=Neolin |date=2024-07-23 |title=Actress Khushi Bhardwaj opens up on playing Aditi Jaykar in 36 Days |url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/web-series/2024/07/actress-khushi-bhardwaj-opens-up-on-playing-aditi-jaykar-in-36-days/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Sapna Rathore as Sameera: Farah's sister and Mohit's wife, and Munmun's mother who commits suicide upon learning of her husband's affair.
* Ashmara Sharma as Pari
* Payal Arora as Dr. Prabhu Desai
* Daivik Balodia & Daivat Balodia as Twins
* Smaran Sahu as Karan: An actor who stars opposite Sia in a movie and eventually falls for her.
* Palash Tiwari as Jugal (House keeping staff)
* Supriya Mishra as Rohini (House keeping staff)
* Palvi Jaswal as Shonali
* Randeep Singh as Sukhwinder watchman
* Zara Khan as Munmun
* Abhijeet Pawar as Magician
* Asha Sharma as Mehnaaz
* Urvi Upadhyay as Sona
* Darshit Lahane as Amar
* Neeva Malik as Anjali
{{colend}}

== Episodes ==
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|Title = The Intruder's Arrival
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
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|Title = Hidden Agendas
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Beneath the Surface
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Denzel's Dilemma: Seduced and Blackmailed
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = The Facade Cracks
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Masked Intentions
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Secrets Unraveled
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = The Poisoned Olive Branch
|DirectedBy = Vishal Furia
|WrittenBy = Anahata Menon & Seneca Mendonsa
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|12|df=y}}
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== Production ==
''36 Days'' is the Indian adaptation of the British series ''35 Diwrnod'', originally in [[Welsh language|Welsh]], which aired from 2014 to 2017 across four seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days on SonyLIV: Here's all you need to know about the original British series 35 Diwrnod |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/36-days-sonyliv-all-you-need-to-know-about-original-british-series-35-diwrnod/4ab243f6b7386 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The adaptation was officially undertaken by writer Anahata Menon, who collaborated with Seneca Mendonsa on the screenplay.

In October 2022, it was revealed that [[Sharib Hashmi]], [[Chandan Roy Sanyal]], [[Sushant Divgikar]], [[Shernaz Patel]], Faisal Rashid, Kenneth Desai, among others, were cast in the series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajesh |first=Srividya |title=Exclusive: Kenneth Desai bags Applause Entertainment series 36 Days |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/exclusive-kenneth-desai-bags-applause-entertainment-series-36-days/2022/12/30 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=IWMBuzz |date=30 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In April 2023, SonyLIV officially announced the series along with the rest of the main cast, including [[Neha Sharma]], [[Purab Kohli]], [[Shruti Seth]] and [[Amruta Khanvilkar]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-27 |title=Applause Entertainment announces two new shows 'Kafas' and '36 Days'; 'Scam' and 'Tanaav' set to return |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/applause-entertainment-announces-two-new-shows-kafas-and-36-days-scam-and-tanaav-set-to-return/articleshow/99808496.cms |access-date=2024-07-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Child actor Zara Khan was cast in October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajesh |first=Srividya |title=Exclusive: Child actor Zara Khan to feature in Applause Entertainment's web series 36 Days |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/exclusive-child-actor-zara-khan-to-feature-in-applause-entertainments-web-series-36-days/2023/10/04 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=IWMBuzz |date=4 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Sharma, who portrays the enigmatic airhostess in the series, mentioned that she watched a portion of the original BBC show ''35 Diwrnod'', describing it as mind-bending. Reflecting on her role, she remarked, "I don't think anyone ever expected me to portray a morally ambiguous character."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Neha Sharma reveals she didn't think anyone ever imagined that she could pull off a grey character |url=https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/entertainment/news/neha-sharma-reveals-she-didnt-think-anyone-ever-imagined-that-she-could-pull-off-a-grey-character-255596 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.punjabnewsexpress.com}}</ref> Initially, Kohli was offered a different role, but due to scheduling conflicts, he had to decline it. However, a few months later, the makers approached Kohli again, this time offering him the role of Rishi.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-07-09 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Purab Kohli reveals he had initially rejected 36 Days due to lack of dates; says, "I was actually approached for a different part" 36 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-purab-kohli-reveals-initially-rejected-36-days-due-lack-dates-says-actually-approached-different-part/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |language=en}}</ref> Kohli and Desai reunited after 26 years for this series; they had last worked together in the cult classic television series titled [[Hip Hip Hurray (TV series)|''Hip Hip Hurray'']]. Seth, who stars opposite Kohli, shared insights into their bond, saying, "Meeting after so long, we were catching up so much that our director, Vishal, had to request us to stop talking."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-09 |title=Shruti Seth on collaborating with Purab Kohli for '36 Days' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/shruti-seth-on-collaborating-with-purab-kohli-for-36-days-23362224 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>

The main schedule of [[principal photography]] predominantly occurred in [[Goa]], focusing on locations in [[North Goa district|North Goa]], with additional scenes filmed in [[Mumbai]]. Quais Waseeq served as the cinematographer, and Abhijeet Deshpande edited the series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-28 |title='36 Days' trailer: Mysterious Neha Sharma promises to unravel Purab Kohli's secrets |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/36-days-trailer-neha-sharma-purab-kohli-2544896-2024-05-28 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The musical duo [[Clinton Cerejo]] and Bianca Gomes composed the songs under the band name Shor Police.<ref name=":1" />

== Soundtrack ==
The background score is composed by Roshin Balu, with sound design by Anirban Sengupta. All the songs are composed by the musical duo Shor Police, consisting of Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 8:14
| title1 = Ab Tak
| length1 = 2:45
| lyrics1 = Siddhant Kaushal
| extra1 = [[Sushant Divgikar]]
| title2 = Farebi Zindagi
| length2 = 3:03
| lyrics2 = Siddhant Kaushal
| extra2 = Sushant Divgikar
| title3 = Yeh Jahaan
| length3 = 2:26
| lyrics3 = Siddhant Kaushal
| extra3 = Sushant Divgikar
}}

== Release and reception ==
The makers released the trailer on 28 May 2024, featuring the main star cast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azad |first=Hardik |date=2024-07-09 |title=36 Days OTT Release Date: Plot, Cast, Streaming Platform, & all about Neha Sharma's upcoming web series |url=https://newsroompost.com/entertainment/36-days-ott-release-date-plot-cast-streaming-platform-all-about-neha-sharmas-upcoming-web-series/5321858.html |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=NewsroomPost |language=en}}</ref> Alongside sharing the trailer, they posed a question: "There are always three sides to every story—your side, my side... and the truth. But what if the truth lies hidden behind a wall of secrets?"<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days on OTT - Release date, trailer, plot, streaming platform and more |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/36-days-on-ott-release-date-trailer-plot-streaming-platform-and-more/cfc3527bae775 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=Trailer Of Neha Sharma-starrer 36 Days Promises Intense Suspense Thriller |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/trailer-of-neha-sharma-starrer-36-days-promises-intense-suspense-thriller-8908347.html |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Reception ===
The series garnered mixed reviews from critics, who lauded its performances but criticized its writing.

Archika Khurana of ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the series, awarding 3.5 out of 5 stars and observed, "While the show becomes somewhat predictable midway, the unexpected twists towards the end keep it engaging. The 35-minute episodes manage to maintain a compelling pace despite the dense web of characters and their interconnected lives."<ref>{{Cite news |title=36 Days Season 1 Review : An engaging suspenseful thriller with a few hiccups |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/36-days/season-1/seasonreview/111480544.cms |access-date=2024-07-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Ronit Kawale for ''Presswire18'' commented, "The screenplay is so dull that one feels like watching it in fast forward" despite the decent performances and atmospheric technical elements".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kawale |first=Ronit |date=2024-07-12 |title=Web Series Review: Every Day Of Neha Sharma, Purab Kohli's '36 Days' Seems Heavy |url=https://presswire18.com/web-series-review-every-day-of-neha-sharma-purab-kohlis-36-days-seems-heavy/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Navbharat Times]]'' critic Upama Singh, giving 2 stars, praised performances, cinematography, setting, and background score, while remarking, "The screenplay is so sluggish that one feels like fast-forwarding through it. Direction lacks substance too; the initial two-three episodes lack any thrill."<ref>{{Cite web |title=वेब सीरीज रिव्यू: नेहा शर्मा, पूरब कोहली की इस '36 डेज' का हर दिन लगता है भारी |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/web-series/review/36-days-web-series-review-in-hindi-starring-neha-sharma-shruti-seth-purab-kohli-sharib-hashmi-sony-liv/moviereview/111680688.cms |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref> [[Deepa Gahlot]] of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' reviewed "The eight-part series moves at a leisurely pace. Everything that happens does not necessarily connect to the murder. The helter-skelter format is more to build suspense and comment on the corrosive effects of pretence or the damage caused by ignoring mental health issues."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gahlot |first=Deepa |date=2024-07-12 |title='36 Days' review: In this crime series, murder is besides the point |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1070480/36-days-review-in-this-crime-series-murder-is-besides-the-point |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> Risha Ganguly of ''[[Times Now]]'', awarding 2.5 out of 5 stars, remarked, "It lacked originality and suspense," adding, "You can predict from the very first episode that the story is following a certain plot. Even the twists and turns ate so dated that you see them coming from a mile."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=36 Days Review: Neha Sharma Starrer Is A Lackluster Whodunnit With Predictable Plot Twists |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/web-series/36-days-review-neha-sharma-starrer-is-a-lackluster-whodunnit-with-predictable-plot-twists-review-111663962 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> Mitul Kansara of ''Tellychakkar'' praised it with 4 stars, stating, "All in all, this has been an amazing watch with good performances, good characters and a pace that could be improved."<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days REVIEW: Neha Sharma, Sharib Hashmi series is so good you'll repeatedly watch 36 Days for 36 hours on loop |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/digital/36-days-review-neha-sharma-sharib-hashmi-series-so-good-youll-repeatedly-watch-36-days-36 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref>

[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' mentioned, "This is an interesting ensemble, and I got pulled into all these questions which swirl around the residents.." but criticizes its excessive use of familiar tropes and a lack of sustained tension and urgency in the storytelling, giving it 2 stars.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=36 Days review: Impatience rules in this Purab Kohli-Neha Sharma show |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/36-days-review-impatience-rules-in-this-purab-kohli-neha-sharma-show-9449728/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Vaibhavi Mishra of ''[[Gadgets 360]]'' described it as "Overstretched and Predictable," commenting, "the show falls prey to the classic mistake of stuffing unnecessary tropes in thrillers, just to add more faces to point the misdirected finger at".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=36 Days Review: A Crime Thriller With Barely Any Thrills |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/reviews/36-day-web-series-review-sonyliv-murder-mystery-neha-sharma-purab-kohli-6090257 |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref> Manik Sharma from ''[[OTTPlay]]'' observed, "There are plenty of sub-plots to chew on... Instead what we get is short shrift on a bunch of situations, without any real insight into the people dealing with them."<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days Is Watchable But Offers Nothing To Commit To Memory |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/36-days-is-watchable-but-offers-nothing-to-commit-to-memory/dd4d9d048a425 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> A critic from ''ap7am.com'' rated it 2.75 out of 5, calling the screenplay "bit faster" and noting, "Although the story is told in the housing complex on the coast, it does not bore much. Photography ... background music ... editing helped this series."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-13 |title='36 డేస్' (సోనీ లివ్) మూవీ రివ్యూ! |url=https://www.ap7am.com/index.php/mr/487/36-days/review |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=ap7am.com |language=te}}</ref> [[Riya Sharma]] from ''[[DNA News|DNA]]'' awarded 2 out of 5 stars, criticizing its predictable plot, lack of genuine suspense, and failure to fully utilize its talented cast, stating, "The show doesn't seem to do justice to an [[ensemble cast]] who gives their all and present you with a powerful performance despite a dull, predictable and boring storyline."<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days review: Neha Sharma's lackluster crime thriller with no thrill, mystery is not for anyone good taste |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-36-days-review-neha-sharma-lackluster-crime-thriller-no-thrill-mystery-not-for-people-with-brain-good-taste-3096589 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Critic Simran Kumari of ''Cinetales'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars, praising the performances as the "highlight" and summarizing, "...the twists in the narrative also seem quite predictable except for the last few. Therefore, you won't feel the relief at the end since there's no proper build-up."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumari |first=Simran |date=2024-07-12 |title=36 Days Series Review: Neha Sharma Series Is A Mediocre Thriller With Predictable Plot |url=https://www.cine-tales.com/36-days-series-review-neha-sharma/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Cinetales |language=en-US}}</ref>

Shatakshi Ganguly of ''IWMBuzz'' criticized the series for faltering despite its promising premise and talented cast, pointing out overindulgence, disjointed storytelling, and a lack of suspense or satisfying payoff, noting, "The sheer volume of characters dilutes the impact of the story, leaving viewers grappling with an ensemble cast that ultimately feels wasted."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganguly |first=Shatakshi |title=Review Of 36 Days: A Laboured Attempt At Mystery |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/editorial-digital/review-of-36-days-a-laboured-attempt-at-mystery/2024/07/12 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=IWMBuzz |date=12 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In contrast, Troy Ribeiro of ''The [[Free Press Journal]]'' rated it 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting intricate character development and a slow-burn mystery set in Goa's serene backdrop, stating, "The pacing, initially leisurely as a Sunday morning in Goa, might test the patience of those accustomed to breakneck thrillers."<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days Review: Neha Sharma, Purab Kohli, Sushant Divgikr's Series Is Twisted Symphony of Secrets |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/36-days-review-neha-sharma-purab-kohli-sushant-divgikrs-series-is-twisted-symphony-of-secrets |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> ''Leisure Byte'' reviewer Archi Sengupta commented, "''36 Days'' has its moments that will arrest you thoroughly, especially as you try to decipher who could've murdered Farah. However, the series isn't able to balance its many storylines, ending in the last episode becoming sort of an exposition dump rushing towards concluding everything quickly."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=36 Days Review {{!}} Leisurebyte |url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/36-days-review/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.leisurebyte.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Ravi Sharma of Bollywood Helpline gave 2.5 stars and wrote, "''36 Days'' may appeal to fans of murder mysteries and ensemble dramas, but its shortcomings in narrative execution and pacing prevent it from achieving greatness."<ref>{{Cite web |title=36 Days – Strong Performances Marred By Pacing Issues |url=https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/reviews/36-Days-%E2%80%93-Strong-Performances-Marred-By-Pacing-Issues/forwarded/2216 |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=www.bollywoodhelpline.com |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt27618627}}
* ''[https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/36-days-1700001459 36 Days]'' at [[SonyLIV]]

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36 Days TV series - Revision history

Androidsub143 at 20:10, 29 April 2026