Thinkistan

Season 1

Follows a battle between two friends, small-towner Amit and city slicker Hema, two young copywriters who join Mumbai's hottest ad agency MTMC. While Hema gets all the attention with his poetry and English-speaking skills, Amit struggles to get credit for his small-town Hindi-rooted ideas. Can their friendship survive the dirty business of advertising?

Where to Watch Season 1

11 Episodes

Dog Chase, Rat Race
E1
Dog Chase, Rat RaceEnglish-speaking Hema and Hindi struggler Amit hit it off on their first day together at ad agency MTMC. Crisis looms as prestige account Olemma is up for a pitch.
A Woman's Bath
E2
A Woman's BathWhile Amit struggles to translate English lines literally, Hema gets a hint of the bias against Hindi writers. Varun is not sure if MTMC has a winning idea for Olemma.
Big Water, Small Town
E3
Big Water, Small TownHema's idea makes it to the pitch but Amit feels the idea was derived from his thought. Hema's fiance can't understand his new work-life, while Amit's financial crisis deepens.
Homo (Sapiens)
E4
Homo (Sapiens)Flamboyant creative director Ashiq gives up his cabin to an ecstatic Hema and Amit. Hema flirts with a swimsuit model only to be caught red-handed by Nina.
Hindi Mein Bol Na!
E5
Hindi Mein Bol Na!As Hema and Amit live and work together, their friendship deepens. Amit’s ideas start getting noticed in MTMC and Anushka promotes him to Senior Copywriter.
Chipkela
E6
ChipkelaRomance is in the air as Hema & Sneha work on a campaign together; while Amit tries to get Nina’s attention. Amit finds an unexpected source of insights to win his first account.
Nandlal of Ayodhya
E7
Nandlal of AyodhyaAmit confronts Hema about stealing his credit and blurts out a dark secret from his past. Temptation comes calling, as Hema goes for his first global workshop to Bali.
BWOKK!
E8
BWOKK!After a night of partying, Hema confesses his fears of settling down too soon. Next morning, a hung-over Hema wakes up with no idea to present at the workshop.
Career Suicide
E9
Career SuicideSneha resigns from a fairness cream account. She chooses to work with Amit on a local brand. Hema returns home to find his wedding to Priya has been fixed without his say.
Jalebi
E10
JalebiReacting to the agency’s open homophobia, Anushka promotes Ashiq despite Varun’s protests. MTMC bids Hema adieu for his wedding and honeymoon with a party.
Ram Ka Brand Image
E11
Ram Ka Brand ImageHema and Sneha make love but Hema hides this from his fiance. Amit convinces Sonam to quit her job as a bar dancer and join MTMC.