: Season 1 consists of 10 episodes. A second season focusing on gold heists in Kolkata was released on 27 February 2026. Critical Reception
is a 2023 Bengali crime thriller web series that marks the high-profile OTT debut of director Raj Chakraborty. As a spin-off of the 2013 film Proloy , the series brings back the fan-favorite rogue special crime branch officer, Animesh Dutta , played by Saswata Chatterjee. The show premiered exclusively on the ZEE5 platform in August 2023. Core Premise and Storyline abarproloys0120231080pzee5webripaac20h exclusive
(2023) marked a significant moment in Bengali digital content, blending the high-octane energy of a commercial "masala" entertainer with the gritty, urgent social commentary typical of modern crime thrillers. At its core, the series is more than a simple manhunt; it is an exploration of systemic rot, the exploitation of the vulnerable, and the resurgence of a cult-hero figure in the form of Special Crime Branch officer Animesh Datta. 1. The Return of the Icon : Season 1 consists of 10 episodes
