TVF Pitchers 2: 10 Best Pitchers like shows to watch on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video , Disney+ Hotstar and Sony Liv

India is getting known as a country with several successful start-ups, and many production houses have been capturing the essence of ambition, hope and more through their shows, keeping these aspects as the central theme. One such production house, which is known for being a forerunner in the Indian OTT space, is The Viral Fever (TVF). The company, known for its platform, soon became a production house, eventually making successful shows for OTT giants in the country. Some of the popular shows include Permanent Roommates,  Gullak, Flames and more.

Pitchers 2

After making a mark with the first season of Pitchers on TVF Play, the show’s makers are back with a new season – Pitchers 2 – this time streaming on another platform. The central theme of the show focuses on four boys quitting their jobs after being disappointed either by the firm, journey or something else. Fans can watch Pitchers 2 on Zee5.

If you loved the show and looking forward to shows that are of a similar genre, then we have put together a list of similar shows that you can watch on popular OTT platforms such as Netflix, SonyLiv, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar.

10 Best Shows Similar to Pitchers to watch online

Name of the Show	Platform	IMDb Rating	Language
Aspirants	TVF Play	9.2	Hindi
Kota Factory	Netflix	9.1	Hindi
Salesman of the Year	MX Player	NA	Hindi
Shark Tank	SonyLIV	8.8	Hindi
Sixer	Amazon MiniTV	8.5	Hindi
Scam 1992	SonyLIV	9.3	Hindi
Panchayat	Amazon Prime Video	8.9	Hindi
Selection Day	Netflix	7.3	Hindi
Silicon Valley	Disney+ Hotstar	8.5	English
Start Up	Netflix	8	Korean

Aspirants

Thousands of Indians every year appear for the competitive exams to clear the UPSC. Considered to be one of the toughest exams globally, every aspirant wants to make it big and to achieve the same, several preparation centres in Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar witness thousands of students applying for courses that can help them achieve their dreams. TVF’s show Aspirants takes one on a journey of three friends who reunite to make it big as IAS officers. Challenges, struggles and more showcasing hard work, perseverance, and discipline are highlighted for the audience to understand what enduring the pressure during this examination season is like.

Where to Watch: TVF Play

IMDb Rating: 9.2/10

Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar and others

Kota Factory

One of the most popular shows in the Indian web series space is Kota Factory. The first season of this TVF original received tremendous response from the audience, eventually being taken over by Netflix for the next season. Makers took to social media to share the trailer of the show, stating, “Dedicated to Shri SL Loney ji, Shri Irodov ji and Maananiya HC Verma ji, ‘Kota Factory’ – presented by Unacademy – is TVF’s latest original. India’s first ‘Black and White’ show highlights the problems present-day IIT-JEE aspirants face in their day-to-day lives. Kota Factory is a story set in Kota, a hub for many coaching centres where students come from all over India to prepare for various entrance exams. It follows the life of 16-year-old Vaibhav who moves to Kota from Itarsi, and shows the life of students in the city and their efforts to get into IIT.”

Where to Watch: TVF Play and Netflix

IMDb Rating: 9.1/10

Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Ahsaas Channa, Alam Khan, Ranjan Raj, and others

Salesman of the Year

Released towards the end of 2022, Salesman of the Year is the latest addition to shows highlighting ambitions, aspirations and more. The official premise of the show says, “Salesman of the Year is the story of Karthik Reddy, a Hyderabadi salesman who has to shift jobs, homes and headspace as he’s transferred to Delhi. An assault on the senses awaits him as he learns to cope with hyper-competitive colleagues, a khadoos jargon spewing boss, an over-friendly roommate – DJ Bunty, with buddays, barsis and mundans as his specialty, besides a father who has no faith in him. Karthik has to do all he can to ensure that things don’t go south!”

Where to Watch: MX Player

Cast: Hussan Dalal, Ahsaas Channa, Vikhyat Gulati, Naman Arora, and others

Shark Tank India

The Indian version of one of the popular international shows, Shark Tank, became an instant success when SonyTV released the first season of the show. Several businesses were funded by successful entrepreneurs eventually creating a startup wave in India. Several users took to social media to mention that the show has inspired citizens in the country to become business professionals and think alike. After the successful first season, the makers of the show announced Shark Tank Season 2, which will stream on SonyLIV, from January 2, 2023. Announcing the show, the team said, “Ab Pura India Samjhega Business ki Sahi Value kyun ki aaraha hai Shark Tank India Season 2”

Where to Watch: SonyLIV

IMDb Rating: 8.8/10

Sixer

TVF is known to tap the ambitious side of young Indians. Just like films, UPSC, and start ups, people in India have always been crazy about cricket. Thousands of sport enthusiasts wish to play for the country and with an aim to do so, they participate in local matches to ace the game. Showcasing one such player’s struggle is Sixer which was announced recently on Amazon MiniTV and YouTube. Presented as a TVF Original, the makers said, “Destroyer aa gaya hain maidan mein! Abh bouncer ho ya spinner, Sixer padna toh pakka hai!”

In another message, the team said, “Niku, Aussie, Alok Bhaiyya aur puri cricket team ho gayi hai fully charged! Vijaynagar ke Vijetas aa gaye hai balla bol karne to win the T10 Cricket tournament. Will they overcome the challenges and take the trophy home this time?”

Where to Watch: Amazon MiniTV and YouTube

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

Cast: Shivankit Parihar, Badri Chavan, and others

Scam 1992

Considered to be one of the most successful web series ever made, Scam 1992, created by Applause Entertainment, received international acclaim and became one of the most-watched shows globally. Based on a book titled ‘The Scam’ by Debashis Basu & Sucheta Dalal, the show revolves around the renowned stockbroker, Harshad Mehta. Sharing the synopsis of the show, the makers said, “Set in 1980’s & 90’s Bombay, Scam 1992 follows the life of Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker who single-handedly took the stock market to dizzying heights & his catastrophic downfall. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta.”

Where to Watch: SonyLIV

IMDb Rating: 9.3/10

Cast: Prateek Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwantry and others

Panchayat

Amazon Prime Video’s successful show, Pachayat, was loved by the audience in India, for its relatable factors and earnest performances delivered by eminent actors. Set against the backdrop of a remote village, the show focuses on Abhishek’s challenges when he is posted by the government, for a job in the remote village. He has sacrificed his ambitions to take up this job which he dislikes initially, but soon the people of the village see hope in the changes he can bring in the village, thereby elevating their lifestyle. The premise reads, “A comedy-drama, which captures the journey of an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option joins as secretary of a Panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh.”

After the successful first season, the makers renewed Panchayat for another season. Fans are also expecting Season 3 to release in 2023.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

IMDb Rating: 8.9/10

Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Raghuvir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Chandan Roy and others

Selection Day

Netflix’s 2018 release, Selection Day was not one of the most watched shows, but was considered as one which was strong with a story that resonated with a selected group of viewers. Revolving around an Indian boy’s ambition to make it big in cricket, the story follows his journey for the love of sport which he believes is pure in its true sense, until he applies to get selected for a team, where he discovers that the game isn’t as pure as he thought. Sharing the trailer, Netflix’s premise read, “With the whole world against them, Manju and Radha get ready for the toughest innings of their life. As the pressures of teenage years and selection day mount, Manju has to choose between what’s meant to be and what feels right.”

Where to Watch: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Cast: Mahesh Manjrekar, Shiv Panditt, Rajesh Tailang and others

Silicon Valley

Popular 2014 show by HBO, Silicon Valley, is touted to be one of the most loved shows by youngsters who aspire to make it big in the IT sector. Revolving around the subject, the show follows the struggle of an engineer striving hard build his company, Pied Piper. The premise shared by HBO UK said, “From the offbeat mind of Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis and Butt-head) comes a new HBO half-hour comedy that takes viewers inside the world of tech start-ups – and the socially awkward underdogs who try to navigate its lucrative potential. Silicon Valley charts the rising fortunes of Richard, an introverted computer programmer who lives in a “Hacker Hostel” start-up incubator along with his friends Big Head, Gilfoyle, and Dinesh.”

Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

Cast: TJ Miller, Josh Brener, Thomas M and others

Start Up

Over the last few years, Korean shows have become a part of the ‘must watch’ list for many viewers globally. One of the shows which gained popularity in the recent times is Start Up, which follows a journey of young entrepreneurs who are working towards launching a product in the tech space. They aspire to make virtual dreams into reality and hence strive to compete for success. What follows is a journey where they face cutthroat competition in the world of Korea’s high-tech industry. The premise reads, “Finding success in Korea’s Silicon Valley is no small feat for a young entrepreneur to take on alone, but with her genius first love, a wealthy investor, and a confident industry insider by her side? Her lofty dream might be closer to her reach than she thought.”

Where to Watch: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8/10

Cast: Bare Suzy, Nam Joo-Hyuk, and others