Panchayat Season 5 is set to release in 2026, as confirmed in Amazon Prime Video's new Indian content slate. With the series gaining massive momentum, viewers are now eagerly waiting for its release date, which will answer the several questions posed by the earlier seasons. From the election results and Abhishek and Rinki's love story to the secret behind the attack on Pradhan Ji, Panchayat Season 5 will unveil the story that left viewers curious for months.
The craze for Panchayat among viewers was fuelled by its grounded writing, relatable characters, and absurd everyday problems that elicit smiles on the viewers' faces—reminding us of similar situations and scenes we seldom come across in our lives, leaving us with a nostalgic and light-hearted feeling. While Panchayat Season 5 is in development, we bring you similar light-hearted comedy and drama series that will keep you entertained till its release.
1. Gram Chikitsalaya
If you liked Panchayat, then Gram Chikitsalaya is a must-watch for you. Set in the rural backdrop of North India, this show follows the life of Dr Prabhat Sinha (Amol Parashar), who arrives at a village clinic as a government doctor. He faces the challenge of winning the people's trust while dealing with the dysfunction and corruption within the clinic.
2. Gullak
The simple yet endearing life of the Mishra family elicits smiles and emotions in the viewer through its humorous situations and everyday struggles. This series follows a middle-class family and taps into such relatable moments that it prompts viewers to picture themselves in the show. Absurd and chaotic moments bring laughter, while financial struggles and emotional situations leave us in a profound state. Its ability to narrate and present the simple aspects of life with such charm makes it a must-watch series.
3. Maamla Legal Hai.
Blending Indian court drama with satire and comedy, Maamla Legal Hai showcases the life of a lawyer in the judicial system, where Visheshwar D. Tyagi (Ravi Kishan), a senior advocate, exploits the loopholes of the Indian court system to climb the ladder of success. Meanwhile, Ananya Shroff (Naila Grrewal), a newly qualified lawyer with a strong sense of justice, struggles to get a single case. The series deals with the problems in the Indian judiciary and reflects on the struggles of the general public, which are often ignored rather than addressed with justice.
4. Kota Factory
If Panchayat's honest portrayal of real-life struggles resonated with you, Kota Factory is your next watch. Shot in black and white, this TVF series follows Vaibhav (Mayur More), a small-town student grinding through IIT-JEE preparation in Kota, Rajasthan. The warm and wise mentor figure of Jeetu Bhaiya (Jitendra Kumar) becomes the emotional heart of the show, much like Pradhan Ji in Panchayat. Beyond exam pressure, the series quietly explores friendship, mental health, and the weight of chasing a dream—all delivered with the same understated humour and authenticity that makes Panchayat so beloved.
5. Du Phaiya
If Panchayat made you fall in love with the quiet chaos of small-town India, Du Phaiya will feel like a warm continuation of that world. The series follows Munna (Abhishek Chauhan), a young man navigating everyday life in a small Indian town—from odd jobs and family obligations to romantic misadventures and neighbourhood drama. Much like Panchayat, it finds its comedy not in exaggeration but in the deeply familiar—the kind of situations that make you laugh and then quietly think, "That's literally my life."
Final Thought
Instead of enduring the seemingly never-ending wait for Panchayat Season 5, fill the time by watching these light-hearted comedy and drama series that are sure to entertain you with good storylines, relatable characters, and situations close to real life. Each series goes beyond sheer comedy and deals with much deeper topics—whether it's the slice of life in Gullak or the absurdity of Indian courtroom drama in Maamla Legal Hai. These five series promise to keep you just as engaged as Panchayat has.
