Verdict: Essential viewing. The gold standard of hostel comedies.
The "average" guy trying to find his identity while desperately pursuing his crush, Akanksha.
Centers around the brutal yet affectionate hostel tradition of "Gaanth Pe Laat" (birthday bumps), highlighting the aggressive bonding among boys.
The veteran senior-turned-repeater who has fully embraced the unhygienic, freeloading lifestyle of a permanent hosteler.
One of the primary reasons Hostel Daze Season 1 works so well is its well-developed and relatable characters. Each character brings their unique personality to the table, making it easy to connect with them.
The season beautifully captures the immaturity of first love—the long wait outside girls' hostels, the panic over unanswered texts, and the eventual heartbreak when Ankit realizes Akanksha is manipulating him. It’s a painful but necessary coming-of-age moment.
In the pantheon of Indian web series that have perfectly captured the essence of college life, Hostel Daze holds a special place. The show follows the rollercoaster journey of four engineering students—Ankit, Chirag, Jaat, and Jhantoo—as they navigate the unforgettable, messy, and transformative years of hostel life. Released in December 2019 as an Amazon Original in collaboration with The Viral Fever (TVF), the series quickly became a massive hit, resonating deeply with anyone who had ever lived away from home for their education. However, while the show successfully spans four seasons, it is the first chapter that remains the undisputed fan favourite, a high watermark of storytelling that later seasons struggled to reach.
Released on December 13, 2019, the first season of Hostel Daze
Hostel Daze Season 1 is available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video .
– The hilarious struggle to fit in and gain "respect" from seniors.
The ultimate senior character. Jhantoo is manipulative, hilarious, and the source of most of the chaos. His deadpan delivery made him a fan favorite.
Season 1 excelled at being both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving without ever becoming preachy. The humour was never forced or "masala," unlike the later seasons, which some critics felt fell into the trap of a "commercial Bollywood director's take" on hostel life. The comedy in Season 1 was organic, arising naturally from the characters' situations and flaws.
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The aggressive yet loyal friend who got in through a large donation. Luv Vispute The shy, over-eager "clean freak" of the group. Why Season 1 is the "Best" Hostel Daze (TV Series 2019–2023) - IMDb
Here is an in-depth look at why the first season of Hostel Daze continues to reign supreme.