Prime Video will debut the second season of the popular Indian crime series ‘Paatal Lok’ in January.
The neo-noir drama, which explores India’s social hierarchies through a criminal justice lens, returns with lead actors Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh and Gul Panag, joined by new cast members Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor and Jahnu Barua.
The eight-episode season is produced by Clean Slate Filmz and Eunoia Films LLP, with Sudip Sharma returning as creator and executive producer. Avinash Arun Dhaware directs.
The new season follows Ahlawat’s character Hathi Ram Chaudhary and his team as they take on new challenges. Sharma, who also serves as showrunner, said: “The overwhelming response to the first season filled me with immense gratitude and inspired me to create stories that are raw, relatable and deeply moving. The streaming service also served as a perfect medium to bring unique stories to life and provided our team with a platform to expose and broaden our horizons in visual representation.”
Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video India, added: “’Paatal Lok’ made a huge impact with its gripping story, multi-layered characters and raw portrayal of social reality, gaining critical acclaim and a huge fan base. At Prime Video, we always prioritize two essential aspects of our shows: the unique and compelling nature of the stories we tell, and identifying the right time to bring those stories to our audiences. The phenomenal response to the first season of the neo-noir crime drama inspired us to delve even deeper into the compelling world with the second part.”
The series is streaming in India and over 240 territories worldwide. Prime Video will debut the second season on January 17, 2025.