| Girls Hostel | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, drama |
| Created by | Shreyasi Sharma |
| Directed by | Hanish D Kalia |
| Starring |
|
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Original release | |
| Network | SonyLIV |
| Release | 8 December 2018 – 25 November 2022 |
Girls Hostel is an Indian comedy-drama web series that originally premiered on Sony LIV on 8 December 2018. [1] The show revolves around the lives of girls residing in a hostel at a medical institute, highlighting the challenges they face in obtaining basic amenities and fostering inclusivity. [2] It is created by Shreyasi Sharma and directed by Hanish D Kalia. [3]
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 5 | 8 December 2018 | 1 March 2019 | |
| 2 | 5 | 19 February 2021 | ||
| 3 | 5 | 25 November 2022 | ||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Bra Chor" | 8 December 2018 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Fashion Showdown" | 21 December 2018 |
| 3 | 3 | "The Midnight Plan" | 5 January 2019 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Best Of Friends" | 22 February 2019 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Worst Of Enemies" | 1 March 2019 |
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | "The Uprising" | 19 February 2021 |
| 7 | 2 | "The Intrusion" | 19 February 2021 |
| 8 | 3 | "The Mistake" | 19 February 2021 |
| 9 | 4 | "The Strategy" | 19 February 2021 |
| 10 | 5 | "The End-Game" | 19 February 2021 |
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "Expectations" | 25 November 2022 |
| 12 | 2 | "Dilemma" | 25 November 2022 |
| 13 | 3 | "Hustle" | 25 November 2022 |
| 14 | 4 | "Frenemies" | 25 November 2022 |
| 15 | 5 | "Explosion" | 25 November 2022 |
Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave season 1, a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "All said, it’s a light-hearted binge-watch series with a motto of ‘why can’t girls have all the fun’." [1] Season 2 received 3.5 stars out of 5 and Khurana wrote "This season tackles some serious issues—right from water crises management to eve-teasing—which are depicted in a lighter manner." [6]
Girls Hostel 3.0 received mixed reviews from viewers and critics. Some appreciated the relatable portrayal of hostel life and the exploration of relevant issues such as gender fluidity, expectations from parents, and anxiety at a young age. The performances of the main cast members, including Ahsaas Channa, Srishti Shrivastava, and Parul Gulati, were praised for their natural and convincing portrayal of student life. The remaining cast members play their respective roles as per the script, with some characters bordering on caricatures. While the series attempts to delve into relevant themes, some subplots and conflicts are resolved too quickly, resulting in an incomplete and purposeless narrative. Furthermore, the absence of family backgrounds for the characters, which were emphasized in previous seasons, raises questions about the show's consistency and the audience's investment in the characters' personal lives. [7] [8] [9]
Sukanya Saha of Dainik Jagran in his review wrote "Dull, Unimaginative, And Just Not Worth Your Time." [10]
Shubham Kulkarni of Koimoi wrote "TVF Spark Goes Missing From A Show That Is Confused About Its Own Intent." [3]