Mumbai: Netflix’s highly acclaimed black-and-white student drama, Kota Factory Season 3, which dropped on Thursday, June 20th, has captured the hearts of fans in India and beyond. Since its launch, the series has been trending at the #1 spot in Netflix India’s Top 10 TV Shows and earned the #7 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV  in seven countries! Directed by Pratish Mehta and produced by TVF Productions, Kota Factory Season 3 is helmed by showrunner Raghav Subbu.

Kota Factory Season 3 showrunner Raghav Subbu shared, “Kota Factory is very special for me. There’s nothing more a storyteller can ask for than to have their work viewed and loved by so many, across the Indian subcontinent.  I’m incredibly grateful to Netflix for continuing to believe in the story and to our incredible Kota Factory cast and crew without whom the show would not exist. It's remarkable how a story and its themes have uniquely captivated India and can resonate with so many young people, that's reflective of the current generation and their struggles.”

Netflix India series head Tanya Bami said, “Kota Factory is such a special show for so many people and I am overjoyed that it is touching hearts around the world. TVF has been a great creative partner who understands the nuances of storytelling in this genre. The relatable depiction of young adults and their choices, struggles, and dilemmas is why the show has built such devoted fandom over the years. To be able to see the message of building characters through resilience resonating so deeply with audiences, inspires us to bring more and more of such meaningful stories to our members.”

Fans of the show have appreciated the series for its realistic portrayal of the endless efforts and preparations the students put themselves through to achieve their dreams. They note how the series masterfully intertwines the anxieties and disappointments of the JEE journey with the joys and successes it promises. Viewers have particularly lauded the authentic portrayal of Jeetu Bhaiya's struggles with mental health this season, noting how his growth mirrors that of his students. Audiences felt deeply connected to students like Vaibhav, finding comfort in his continued resilience and determination to keep trying despite experiencing failures.

Here are a few of the words of appreciation the show has received from fans since its release