The Viral Fever (TVF) has aced the web-series game with unique and feel-good content.
Since its inception in 2010, the production house successfully launched several digital shows targeting various groups with diverse subject.
Most of the content is subtle and mature without being too preachy or over-the-top, which makes them extremely authentic and relatable.
Here’s a list of 5 of our favorite feel-good web series by TVF that you can watch (or rewatch) to escape the lockdown blues. All shows are streaming on their app TVFPlay:
Permanent Roommates [2014]
Cast: Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh
Permanent Roommates is a sweet romantic-comedy of a couple who decides to move-in together to explore their relationship before getting married. The story revolves around modern relationships with all the ups and downs where two people learn to share a space, fall in love, fall in compromise and even deal with an unplanned pregnancy.
If you’re a newly-wed, you may relate to this and maybe even take few notes from the lives of Tanya and Mikesh.
TVF Pitchers [2015]
Cast: Naveen Bansal, Jitendra Maheshwari, Yogendra Kumar, Saurabh Mandal, Maanvi Gagroo, Abhishek Banerjee
TVF Pitchers was probably one of the first Indian web show that touched upon the start-up culture and the growing digital landscape in the country. It’s fresh, original and we’re still waiting to find out what happened with the young techies.
If you’re contemplating giving your start-up idea a serious thought, this show might be the inspiration you need.
TVF Tripling [2016]
Cast: Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo, Amol Parashar, Kunaal Roy Kapur
A quirky coming-of-age series with siblings as the central characters, each fighting their own battles. What starts out as a slightly dramatic story turns into a fun road-trip where three siblings evolve together and learn to bond again.
PS. Season 2 may feel like a let down compared to Season 1, but give it watch for Chandan, Chanchal & Chitvan.
Yeh Meri Family [2018]
Cast: Mona Singh, Akarsh Khurana, Vishesh Bansal, Ahan Nirban and Ruhi Khan
Remember playing FLAMES with your friends, listening to music on a walkman, organizing your birthday-party at home or enjoying a surprise mid-week family outing to a restaurant?
Yeh Meri Family is a refreshing and nostalgic web series that will take you back to the 90’s. A story about a small family that beautifully highlights the lifestyle and relationships between a parents, siblings, friends and even a first crush. Travel back to the era with this subtle and cute show that will keep you smiling till the end.
Panchayat [2020]
Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Raghuvir Yadav
The series gives you a real, simple and authentic glimpse into the lives of people in rural India and their take on local politics. The story develops through the experiences of an engineering graduate whose appointed as a panchayat secretary. An urban boy struggles to make the best out of an unfavorable situation and learns to cope with real-world problems in a subtle and delightful 8-episode series.
The good thing is, the season ends with a clear premise set for another season.
Bonus: Kota Factory [2019]
Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan and Ahsaas Channa
A black and white series that chronicles the experiences of IIT students who struggle to stay on top at school. Kota Factory is set in Kota, Rajasthan which is famous for coaching institutes that “trains” students to help them get good placements and have a fruitful future.
If you have questions about why the 5-episode series is black and white, stick around till the end for it all to make sense.
