AIR: All India Rankers

However, what lacks depth is the writing itself. Debutant writer-director Joseph Clinton forgets to build on the core tenets of his premise; i.e. the pressure young aspirants undergo at competitive exam institutes, or the rank-based sections where a student feels the constant need to be ‘promoted’ in order to feel worthy. It’s not a well-rounded universe in AIR, where you also get a glimpse of the toppers and the dark horses. This show has a very limited landscape, where it chooses to purely focus on the three boys, instead preferring to lend screentime to a subplot about an admin officer and his secret crush which adds nothing to the proceedings. The series spends too much on the fun and frolicking, and less screenspace on the actual conflict.

Sinjith Yerramilli’s background score is apt and enhances the mood of the show. The production design and artwork depicting the hostel setup have been executed superbly. Manoj's camerawork also enhances the overall feel of the series. The dialogues, depiction of hostel life, and student issues are handled well without becoming overly preachy. One instantly feels that AIR could have been a theatrical release, as it offers comedy, emotions, and a strong message in an entertaining package. On the whole, AIR is a very enjoyable web series that blends comedy, emotion, and relatable moments for students. The best part is that the content is clean and suitable for family viewing without any hesitation. Recommended.