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Nalayaks (2018)

It's been a while, since purely desi, unapologetically middle-class characters took to lead in a surprisingly entertaining and convincing teenage drama grappling with relationships, education, and budget.

'Nalayak' is is a tale of two dead beats, Sandy (Rajat Verma) and Laddu (Pawan Yadav) with futures as colorful as a monsoon sky. While they might not be book smart or street smart, their ambitions, however, surpass their bleak realities. Sandy falls for a girl way out of his league. In order to woo her, Laddu aids him and they devise a plan (inspired by Bollywood) of leaking math's board exam. With no resources or a plan at hand, harsh repercussions soon set in. All episodes manage to strike an interesting balance between emotions, drama, and comedy. Writing is fresh and performances well done.

The second season has unexplained progressions, but the ethos of the show remains consistent. While watching underachievers navigate through life may not be the most enticing thing, 'Nalayaks' wacky approach does have a charm to it.