Baked (web series) explained

Country:India
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:19
Language:Hindi
Network:ScoopWhoop (Season 1 & 2)
Voot (Season 3)
Director:Vishwajoy Mukherjee
Runtime:21–26 minutes (Season 1)
27–31 minutes (Season 2)
22–27 minutes (Season 3)
Genre:Comedy

Baked is an Indian comedy web series created by Pechkas Pictures and ScoopWhoop Talkies. It chronicles the misadventures of three university flatmates who start a midnight food delivery service.[1] The series is written and produced by Vishwajoy Mukherjee and Akash Mehta and directed by Mukherjee. The show's primary cast includes Pranay Manchanda, Shantanu Anam, Manik Papneja, and Kriti Vij.[2]

The first two seasons were shot in Hindu College and University of Delhi, and is one of the most-watched shows by students in India.

The third part of the series was made into a film. Principal photography began in October 2018 and was wrapped up in February 2019. However, the third part was released as a five-episode series as the third season titled Baked – The Bad Trip. It premiered on 2 May 2022 on Voot.[3]

Premise

The first two seasons revolves around the life of three friends and roommates Oni, Haris and Body, students of Delhi University, and finding their way hard to survive in Delhi.

In the third season Oni, Haris and Body reunite for a road trip to the hills with each of them having a secret agenda. From getting lost in rural India to being mistaken for drug smugglers and getting arrested, nothing goes according to plan for the boys.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Release

The first season premiered on ScoopWhoop's website and YouTube channel with its first two episodes on May 20, 2015, with the remaining five episodes releasing weekly. The second season premiered on December 9, 2016.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baked. 20 May 2015. IMDb.
  2. Web site: Why 'Baked' comes close to being India's best show for youth.
  3. Web site: 12 April 2022. 'Brochara' season 2, 'Baked' season 3 to premiere in April on Voot. 30 April 2022. Economic Times.