One of the major reasons why the show works is the precision in keeping up with the timeline, providing an authentic view of the days created with those sepia shades.
The show spans two decades from the 40's to the 60's and begins with the ongoing World War II.
To witness the historic event unfold, even on the screen, was an overwhelming and proud moment and given the earnesty with which it was played out, made it even better.
Abhay Pannu's directorial debut puts forward not just the gifted scientists on paper, but the men, the patriots and revolutionaries that Bhabha and Sarabhai were.
The SonyLIV series is pretty close to a flawless tribute to the nation's unforgettable scientific visionaries. In a period piece set in the 40's, the two actors who play romantic interest and wife of Homi and Vikram are not blink-and-miss.
The life of the two nuclear physicists is chronicled in the new eight-part series, Rocket Boys.
There are two people who play the lawyer Pipsi and the dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai. Before the first rocket launch in 1963, the pioneer of India's nuclear programmes said "everything is impossible until it isn't".
In just about half-time, young A.P.J. Abdul Kalam enters the picture to further weave the history of science.
Ishwak Singh, who plays Vikram Sarabhai, comes in with a calmer demeanor and more sentimentality than his friend.
The British man funding the Cosmic Energy Labs is in front of the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore where the Indian National flag is hoisted. The young visionary scientists are pushing their ideas to lay the groundwork for atomic and space research programmes amidst the hostilities outside and communal tension within. The first step towards modern India's space odyssey was taken by Vikram Sarabhai with Bhabha and Abdul Kalam by his side.
For two reasons, we don't mind that the show lost its focus while focusing on the personal front.
As long as Jim is on the screen, you won't be able to take your eyes off him. As a passionate scientist, she delivers a compelling performance. Singh brings forth the truest essence of the character, but it comes off as bland. Sarabhai's journey, both professional and personal, has been traced by his great mind. At times, Jim would peek out from behind the disguise. The makers of Rocket Boys didn't let slip these women's achievements and contribution while praising great men. He brilliantly holds his own against a more experienced cast. A casting like this can't be more accurate.