# Mirzapur (2018–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/mirzapur/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 80/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Puneet Krishna & Karan Anshuman |
| Platform | Prime Video |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 3 (29 episodes) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | India |

## Quick answer

Mirzapur (2018–present) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Puneet Krishna & Karan Anshuman, streaming on Prime Video. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (80%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (8.4/10), TMDB fan (86%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 88%.

## Celluloid verdict

Pankaj Tripathi's Kaleen Bhaiya became the face of Indian streaming crime — a vulgar, propulsive series that critics called uneven after Season 1 but audiences kept watching for three seasons of gunfire and betrayal.

## Synopsis

In the lawless badlands of Uttar Pradesh, carpet exporter and crime lord Akhandanand Tripathi rules Mirzapur with iron control until two brothers from Varanasi stumble into his empire and ignite a war for succession. Prime Video's flagship Hindi crime saga blends pulp violence with family dynasty intrigue.

## Cast

Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Mirzapur worth watching?**
Yes — Mirzapur earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 80%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 86%. Audience snapshot is separate (88%). Pankaj Tripathi's Kaleen Bhaiya became the face of Indian streaming crime — a vulgar, propulsive series that critics called uneven after Season 1 but audiences kept watching for three seasons of gunfire and betrayal.

**Why is Mirzapur so highly rated?**
Mirzapur scores 80% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 80/100, Metacritic 68/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and TMDB fan rating 86%. The separate audience snapshot is 88%. Pankaj Tripathi's Kaleen Bhaiya became the face of Indian streaming crime — a vulgar, propulsive series that critics called uneven after Season 1 but audiences kept watching for three seasons of gunfire and betrayal. See the full breakdown on the Mirzapur series page.

**Is Mirzapur on Netflix?**
No — Mirzapur is not on Netflix. It streams on Prime Video, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Prime Video. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Mirzapur on Prime Video?**
Yes — Mirzapur is available on Prime Video in many regions (catalogued under Prime Video on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Prime Video app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Mirzapur come out?**
Mirzapur first aired in 2018 and is still running (2018–present). Created by Puneet Krishna & Karan Anshuman; it streams on Prime Video today.

**How many seasons of Mirzapur are there?**
Mirzapur has 3 seasons across 29 episodes (2018–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Mirzapur?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Mirzapur’s 29 episodes take roughly 22 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Mirzapur?**
Mirzapur streams on Prime Video in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Prime Video. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Mirzapur?**
Mirzapur stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal. Created by Puneet Krishna & Karan Anshuman.

**How many episodes are in Mirzapur?**
Mirzapur has 29 episodes across 3 seasons (2018–present).

**What is Mirzapur about?**
In the lawless badlands of Uttar Pradesh, carpet exporter and crime lord Akhandanand Tripathi rules Mirzapur with iron control until two brothers from Varanasi stumble into his empire and ignite a war for succession. Prime Video's flagship Hindi crime saga blends pulp violence with family dynasty intrigue.

**Who created Mirzapur?**
Mirzapur was created by Puneet Krishna & Karan Anshuman. It is a crime, drama, thriller series from India, primarily in Hindi.

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