Paatal Lok Web Series (2020– ) Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Platform, Trailer, Poster, Review

Paatal Lok is a Hindi crime thriller television series on Amazon Prime Video, created by Sudip Sharma, who wrote the script along with Sagar Haveli, Hardik Mehta and Gunjit Chopra, and directed by Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy. The series was produced by Anushka Sharma, under the banner Clean Slate Filmz.

It stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee, Ishwak Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Niharika Lyra Dutt, and Richa Chaturvedi. Loosely based on Tarun Tejpal’s 2010 novel The Story of My Assassins.

Sudip Sharma wrote the script in January 2017, and took more than a year for writing and pre-production. It is filmed across more than 110 real locations, with Paatal Lok being the first web series to be shot at Chitrakoot. The cinematography for the series were handled by Avinash Arun and Saurabh Goswami, with editing done by Sanyukta Kaza.

The background score was jointly composed by Naren Chandravarkar and Benedict Taylor. The series marked the debut of Clean Slate Filmz (a production house led by Anushka Sharma) in production of television series for the digital medium.

Paatal Lok was premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 15 May 2020. The series received rave reviews from critics, praising the performances, storyline, writing and direction. The series were listed in the Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020, by The Indian Express. Variety listed Paatal Lok as one of the best international TV shows of 2020.

Paatal Lok received eight nominations at the inaugural Filmfare OTT Awards, and won five awards – Best Actor (Jaideep Ahlawat), Best Series, Best Original Story, Best Screenplay and Best Direction (Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy).

In May 2020, the makers announced that the second season is to be conceptualized. On April 28, 2022, Amazon Prime announced that it had renewed the show for its second season. Paatal Lok season 2 premiered on January 17, 2025.

Paatal Lok (Season 1) Episodes List:

S1.E1 ∙ Bridges

Fri, May 15, 2020
Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary, stuck in a monotonous job, is handed a major investigation involving the attempted murder of prime-time journalist Sanjeev Mehra. As Hathi Ram starts building the case, Mehra faces mounting professional struggles.

S1.E2 ∙ Lost and Found

Fri, May 15, 2020
Hathi Ram and Ansari interrogate the four suspects, breaking one who reveals a connection to ‘Master Ji’ in Chitrakoot. Meanwhile, Mehra faces increasing pressure at work.

S1.E3 ∙ A History of Violence

Fri, May 15, 2020
In Chitrakoot, Hathi Ram investigates Tyagi’s past, uncovering the roots of his criminal activities and connections with powerful figures.

S1.E4 ∙ Sleepless in Seelampur

Fri, May 15, 2020
The investigation takes a turn with the sudden death of a key suspect. Meanwhile, Sanjeev Mehra plans to leverage his newfound popularity.

S1.E5 ∙ Of Fathers and Sons

Fri, May 15, 2020
Suspended from duty, Hathi Ram struggles to distance himself from the case while dealing with personal troubles. Sanjeev Mehra’s controversial decision creates tension with his colleague, Sara.

S1.E6 ∙ The Past is Prologue

Fri, May 15, 2020
Hathi Ram delves into the backstories of Kabir and Cheeni, doubting the CBI’s terrorism theory. Meanwhile, his son faces a grave threat from local criminals.

S1.E7 ∙ Badlands

Fri, May 15, 2020
Returning to Chitrakoot, Hathi Ram uncovers more about Tyagi’s enigmatic ‘Masterji’ and their deep connection, further advancing the case.

S1.E8 ∙ Black Widow

Fri, May 15, 2020
Tracing Tyagi’s political ties, Hathi Ram meets a mysterious woman who links Tyagi’s story with that of Tope Singh.

S1.E9 ∙ Swarg ka Dwaar

Fri, May 15, 2020
Evading Gwala’s men, Hathi Ram pieces together the case’s intricate puzzle. Meanwhile, Mehra’s victory is overshadowed by Hathi Ram’s explosive revelations.

Paatal Lok (Season 2) Episodes List:

S2.E1 ∙ Head On

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Hathi Ram faces grave mortal dangers in a new pursuit that takes him back to the netherworld.

S2.E2 ∙ Kohima Calling

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Centers on a complex investigation involving CCTV analysis, a thwarted partnership, and a drug bust with misattributed credit. A video confession creates a media storm while a constable makes a crucial observation in Nagaland.

S2.E3 ∙ Four Murders and a Funeral

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Follows two officers probing a killing in Northeast India, encountering skepticism from authorities and unexpected revelations about the victim’s criminal activities.

S2.E4 ∙ Missed Call

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Detectives uncover a conspiracy behind murders. As one investigator finds a connection to a hotel, the other finds a lead on a key witness. Meanwhile, two security officers are also on the hunt, racing against time to find the same person.

S2.E5 ∙ Off Balance

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
In the jungle, police search for missing Rose Lizo, while Daniel conducts his own hunt. Hathi Ram faces personal loss in Delhi and investigate about Kohima incident. As Ansari is wrongly accused Hathi decides to take action independently.

S2.E6 ∙ Of Mothers and Daughters

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Hathi Ram and Meghna defend a hospital from attackers while investigating a businessman’s murder. As they uncover a false accusation, the detective is injured and stumbles upon a secret about a key figure’s hidden child.

S2.E7 ∙ Children of Men

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
A captured detective faces off with a criminal mastermind, exposing drug trade links. An assassin intervenes, leading to revelations about a enigmatic character’s role in a larger conspiracy, before tragedy strikes.

S2.E8 ∙ The Good Samaritan

Fri, Jan 17, 2025
On Christmas Eve, Hathi Ram faces Daniel, avenging Ansari. Delhi’s summit triumphs, praising Uncle Ken. Conflicted, Hathi Ram goes back to Delhi, uncovering the truth about Raghu Paswan’s innocence and untimely demise.