House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths: Review

In the suburbs of Delhi, 11 members of the family terminated their life in an odd fashion that leaves the team of investigators wondering what could lead the Bhatia family to take a step so extreme that it marked the end of three generations. 

House of secrets is a true-crime documentary based on the Burari case from Delhi. In this case, the Bhatia family, comprising 11 fully functioning members of society, took extreme steps that left the whole county in question. The evidence they left behind is enough to question the mode, method, and motive behind the case. 

Created by director Leena Yadav, this Netflix documentary has 3 three episodes, namely, '11 bodies', '11 diaries' and 'beyond 11'. Each episode discloses new aspects of the lives of the characters. The 8.1 IMDb rating speaks for the audience review for the latest Netflix series

House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths: Review

The family included a grandmother, 5 adults, and 5 children. They all were found by their neighbors, hanging from the ceiling inside the house, early in the morning. The house was littered with ritualistic material. 

Many suspicions including, participation in a cult and ritualistic mass suicide were covered in the document. It also covers the psychological, political, and scientific sides of the story to give better narration into the story. 

 

Review:

The documentary discloses information in a method that builds interest while disclosing the plot. The intricate lives of the characters play a major role in the case. With each episode, the audience can gather new information and formulate their reading. By the end, these conclusions coincide to disclose the reason behind the case. 

The storytelling method with the exclusive information gathered in the documentary makes it an extremely successful Netflix drama. In the minimum episode the documentary gives precise information in brief details. 

The dramatization aspect of the documentary builds the drama without overstretching the pause. The interview with the neighbors, visits the locations associated with the lives of the Bhatia family, especially Lalit, and in-depth analysis of the psychosis behind the whole case comes together to deliver a fantastic binge entertainment material.