The time after college is incredibly special and difficult at the same time. It is a time you plunge into adulthood where everything feels like a confusing maze. Getting a job, figuring out relationships, understanding who you are beyond the classroom, handling the post-college life pressure and expectations are all part of the adulting process, a concept familiar with the current Gen Z.
And this is exactly why many Gen Z and even millennials prefer shows and films that talk about post-college life and ‘adulting’ struggles rather than romances and thrillers.
Gone are the days when TV had to be only about fairy-tale romances or edge-of-the-seat thrillers. Today’s youth crave authenticity, a reflection of their own messy yet fearless experiences of “adulting.” And shows like ‘Lafangey’, Kota Factory,’ and ‘Mismatched’ do just that.
Take ‘Lafangey’, for instance. Premiering on Amazon MX Player on June 6, it dives deep into the lives of four childhood friends who’ve just stepped out of the safe cocoon of college and are staring down the uncertainties of life ahead. The show stars Anud Singh Dhaka, Gagan Arora, Harsh Beniwal, and Barkha Singh.
It’s not just a story about friendship; it’s a story about survival, ambitions, heartbreaks, and the chaos of trying to find your footing in the world after graduating college.
This is in similar lines to the Netflix show ‘Mismatched’ that offers a witty, heartfelt look at relationships and dreams colliding right after college. Its portrayal of two very different young people navigating love and life speaks to the millennial and Gen Z appetite for stories that blend humour with emotional depth.
Even ‘Kota factory’ that spoke about students’ struggles and how life is after studying hard. It shows how the struggle to survive and shine is a continuous process and how adulting is hard.
What connects these shows is their slice-of-life storytelling—no grand heroics, just real people dealing with real problems. This fresh narrative style makes them more than just entertainment; they become companions in the sometimes lonely journey of growing up.
If you’re curious to know more about Lafangey and the stories behind its creation, Hook is bringing you an exclusive chat with the cast soon. Get ready for candid conversations, behind-the-scenes tales, and insights from Anud Singh Dhaka, Gagan Arora, Harsh Beniwal, and Barkha Singh on what it means to tell such a heartfelt story.
