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Mahabharat

2013 – 2014Show28 seasons267 episodesTV-14

DramaFamily
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

An awe-inspiring, intricate drama series about faith and meaning and fantasy, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

28 seasons · 267 episodes · best: S1E148 "Yudhisthir decides to quit" 9.1

Episodes

8.2

Story

Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah. The producers had creative associations with writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and set designer Omang Kumar. The casting of the show is done by Sahil Ansari, Mahesh Chandra Bhatt, Arun Mitra. It started broadcasting on 16 September 2013.

Feels like

  • Epic Mythology
  • Spiritual Drama
  • Dynastic Conflict
  • Grand Warfare
  • Philosophical Discourse
  • Cultural Heritage
  • High Production Value
  • Character Ensemble
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

September 16, 2013 · August 16, 2014 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2013
Last aired
August 16, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
28 seasons · 267 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Five-Man Band, Serial Escalation, Adaptational Late Appearance +9

  • Five-Man Band
  • Serial Escalation
  • Adaptational Late Appearance
  • Batman Gambit
  • Catchphrase
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Smug Snake
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Pet the Dog
  • Love at First Sight
  • Invincible Hero

12 of 98 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mahabharat?"

Questions about Mahabharat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mahabharat?

Hulu

In the United States, Mahabharat streams on Hulu. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Mahabharat worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.7).

Is Mahabharat okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Mahabharat?

89 h

About 89 hours: 267 episodes in 28 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Can I half-watch Mahabharat?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Mahabharat in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.

What tropes does Mahabharat use?

Five-Man BandSerial EscalationAdaptational Late AppearanceBatman GambitCatchphraseO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessJerkass Has a PointSmug SnakeEven Evil Has Loved OnesPet the DogLove at First SightInvincible Heroand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 tropes for it, including Five-Man Band, Serial Escalation, and Adaptational Late Appearance.