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Paatal Lok

2020·Show
17Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%93%
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IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%93%
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Paatal Lok fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Crime, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist. The case turns out to be a devious maze where nothing is what it looks like. The pursuit of it leads him to the dark netherworld - the 'Paatal Lok', and to shocking discoveries in the past of the four suspects.
Gritty Crime ThrillerSocial CommentaryDark & BleakPsychological DepthPolice ProceduralInvestigative DramaSystemic CorruptionUnderworld ExplorationMorally Ambiguous

Crew

Directed by:
Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Written by:
Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee, Gunjit Chopra
Produced by:
Karnesh Sharma

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Paatal Lok

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paatal Lok legally?

Prime

Paatal Lok is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paatal Lok worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paatal Lok rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Paatal Lok have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 17 episodes of about 45 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paatal Lok?

Critics100
Audiences88

Not quite. Critics rate Paatal Lok higher (100) than audiences (88). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Paatal Lok air?

It started in 2020 and is still in production.

What language is Paatal Lok in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Paatal Lok?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paatal Lok in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.