Prime Video will debut the second season of hit Indian crime collection “Paatal Lok” in January.

The neo-noir drama, which explores India’s social hierarchies by way of a felony justice lens, returns with lead actors Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh and Gul Panag, joined by new forged members Tillotama Shome, Nagesh Kukunoor and Jahnu Barua.

The eight-episode season is produced by Clear Slate Filmz and Eunoia Movies LLP, with Sudip Sharma returning as creator and government producer. Avinash Arun Dhaware directs.

The brand new season follows Ahlawat’s character Hathi Ram Chaudhary and his staff as they navigate contemporary challenges. Sharma, who additionally serves as showrunner, mentioned: “The overwhelming response to the primary season stuffed me with immense gratitude and impressed me to craft tales which might be uncooked, relatable, and intensely gripping. The streaming service additionally acted as an ideal medium to convey out distinctive storytelling to life, providing our staff a platform to reveal and increase our horizons when it comes to visible illustration.”

Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video India, added: “‘Paatal Lok’ made a big impact with its gripping narrative, layered characters and uncooked portrayal of societal realities, incomes crucial acclaim and an enormous fanbase. At Prime Video, we all the time prioritize two important facets throughout our exhibits —the distinctive and compelling nature of the tales we inform, and figuring out the suitable time to convey these narratives to our viewers. The exceptional response to the primary season of the neo-noir crime drama impressed us to delve even deeper into its immersive world with the second installment.”

The collection will stream in India and greater than 240 territories worldwide. Prime Video will debut the second season on Jan. 17, 2025.