Riz Ahmed, a prominent actor and rapper, shines in the comedy series "Bait" about a flailing actor who risks his integrity and values for a big role. Ahmed plays Shah Latif, a London-based actor of Pakistani background, who is desperate to secure a significant role. The series explores themes related to family dynamics and race as well as themes of the character's struggle to succeed. The show, which debuted with all six episodes this week, is praised for its pace and presentation of different genres and themes. Despite some criticism, the show's supporting cast includes Arya Ritua, who plays a supporting role in the show.