Ep 6. Episode 6

Set in the backdrop of political unrest in Balochistan, Bard of Blood is an Indian spy thriller web television series streaming on Netflix since 2019. Based on the eponymous novel by Bilal Siddiqi, Bard of Blood revolves around the story of an ex-RAW agent, Kabir Anand, played by Emraan Hashmi, who is tasked with a covert mission to rescue Indian agents from Taliban captivity in Balochistan. Season 1 of Bard of Blood comprises of 7 episodes, each with a runtime of 40-50 minutes.

Episode 6, the penultimate episode of the series, commences with Kabir and his team in the Balochi village of Chaanpi, where they are on a mission to rescue Shazia and Rizwan, two Indian agents who were captured by Pakistani army officials and handed over to Mullah Omar, the Taliban's leader in the region. Kabir has a personal vendetta against Mullah Omar as his mentor, Rehmat Khatib, was killed by Omar in the past. However, as soon as they enter the village, Kabir's team is ambushed by Omar's men and an intense gun battle ensues. Kabir, Veer, and Isha have to fend off the attackers while Talib helps them to escape.

Meanwhile, Jannat, who is in Islamabad, is coerced by ISI officers to reveal the location of her husband, Kabir. When she refuses to comply, they threaten her with dire consequences, and she finally agrees to help them. She is instructed to call Kabir and ask him to meet her, and they assure her that they will track their conversation and locate Kabir. In India, Sadiq Sheikh, the mastermind behind the operation, is undergoing torture and interrogation by the Indian authorities. They force him to reveal the details of the mission and also his connection with Kabir. Sadiq divulges that he had given the mission details to Kabir, but Kabir had betrayed him by not sharing information about his activities with him.

Back in Chaanpi, the team is in a dire situation as they are running out of ammunition and are outnumbered by Omar's men. Talib suggests that they take a detour through the village's sewer system to escape unnoticed. Kabir is hesitant to take this risky route, but he has no other choice. They enter the sewers, and the situation becomes more challenging as they have to navigate in the dark and the foul-smelling water. However, they manage to reach the other end, and Talib leads them to a safe house where Rizwan and Shazia are held captive. They find out that Shazia has been drugged and is in a critical condition. Kabir decides to stay back and tend to her while the others escape with Rizwan.

The episode culminates with Jannat meeting Kabir in Chaanpi. She tries to warn him about the ISI's plan to capture him, but Kabir is already aware of it. He confronts Jannat about her betrayal and tells her that he had never loved her. He hands her over to the Taliban, who are waiting for him, and leaves with Rizwan. In the final scenes, we see Sadiq escaping from the Indian authorities with the help of a mole, and Kabir and his team facing a new challenge in their mission, setting the stage for a dramatic finale.

In conclusion, episode 6 of Bard of Blood is a thrilling and action-packed episode that takes the story forward and sets the stage for the final showdown. The episode is intense, and the performances by the actors are superb. The plot twists and turns keep the viewers engaged and on the edge of their seats. The series is a must-watch for fans of espionage and thriller genres.