Mrs Deshpande: Before Watching Madhuri Dixit Show, All You Need To Know About Original French Series La Mante

Madhuri Dixit’s Mrs Deshpande began streaming on JioHotstar today (December 19). Early reactions have been positive, adding to the buzz around the web series. However, not many know that the show is an adaptation of the French series La Mante. The Carole Bouquet–starrer is available to stream on Netflix. Here’s all you need to know about the show!All About Mrs Deshpande's OG French VersionLa Mante is a French crime thriller series that first aired in 2017 and later found a global audience after streaming on Netflix. Dark, psychological, and unsettling, the show is often recommended to fans of serial-killer dramas with a strong emotional core.The story revolves around Jeanne Deber, a notorious serial killer nicknamed La Mante (The Praying Mantis),

who terrorised France years ago before being imprisoned. When a copycat killer begins committing murders inspired by her crimes, Jeanne agrees to help the police, but on one condition. She wants to cooperate only if her estranged son, now a detective, works with her. What follows is a tense cat-and-mouse game that blurs the line between justice, manipulation, and maternal obsession.Carole Bouquet plays Jeanne Deber while Fred Testot is seen as Damien Carrot. Manon Azem, Thierry Godard, and Pascal Demolon star in supporting roles.About Mrs DeshpandeOur in-house critic gave it a rating of 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Mrs Deshpande makes for a gripping and well-crafted crime thriller. It is elevated by strong writing, clear direction and Madhuri's commanding performance. Despite the length that dilutes the impact, the series remains intriguing enough to keep viewers invested."Read Full Review HERE!