Panchayat (2020)

Panchayat is a gentle comedy-drama about Abhishek, an engineering graduate who, for lack of better options, takes a job as the secretary of a panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh. Thrust from city expectations into slow-moving rural life, Abhishek confronts eccentric villagers, bureaucratic absurdities and the everyday challenges of living far from home — all while nursing the singular goal of finishing CAT prep and escaping as soon as possible. Viewers can expect a slow‑burn, character-driven story that balances understated humor with quiet emotional moments. The situations are often funny because of the clash between Abhishek’s urban aspirations and the village’s unhurried rhythms, but the series also offers humane portrayals of local characters and the small compromises and discoveries that reshape him. The show leans on observational comedy and subtle social commentary rather than loud punchlines. Watching Panchayat feels warm and grounded: you’ll laugh at the absurdities, wince at bureaucratic frustrations, and root for Abhishek as he navigates friendships, responsibilities and occasional moral dilemmas. If you enjoy slice‑of‑life stories, gentle satire and well-drawn character arcs set against a vivid rural backdrop, this series delivers a satisfying mix of humor, heart and realism.

Actors: Jitendra Kumar, Raghuvir Yadav, Chandan Roy

Genres: Comedy, Drama

9.0 /10 9.0 /10