The first season consists of 8 episodes, ranging approximately 45 to 60 minutes each. The story follows Sunny, a brilliant artist who turns to creating counterfeit currency, and Michael, a fiery task force officer determined to stop the circulation of "Supernote" fake money.
Runtime: ~61 mins
Season 1 is a critically acclaimed Indian crime-thriller series created by Raj & DK, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 10, 2023. The show stars Shahid Kapoor in his digital debut as Sunny, a disillusioned artist who uses his skills to create perfect counterfeit currency, alongside Vijay Sethupathi as Michael, a relentless task force officer determined to stop him. Season 1 Episode Overview
Season 1 consists of 8 episodes, each roughly 55 to 60 minutes long.
is a high-stakes crime thriller that follows Sunny, a brilliant artist whose talent for replication leads him from painting canvases to forging currency. Created by Raj & DK, the series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 10, 2023. Series Overview Episodes: 8 episodes Genre: Black comedy, Crime thriller
Core Plot: Sunny and his best friend Firoz attempt to save their grandfather's printing press by creating the "perfect" fake note. This brings them into the crosshairs of Michael, a relentless task force officer, and Mansoor Dalal, a dangerous global counterfeiting kingpin. farzi season 1 all episodes
Universe: The show is set in the same "spy universe" as Raj & DK's other hit, The Family Man. Episode Guide
Created by the duo Raj & DK, is a high-stakes crime thriller that explores the gritty world of counterfeit currency in India. Across its 8 episodes, the series balances dark humor, intense drama, and a commentary on class disparity. Plot Overview
The story follows Sunny (Shahid Kapoor), a brilliant but struggling artist in Mumbai who specializes in replicating famous paintings. When his grandfather’s (Amol Palekar) revolutionary printing press, Kranti, faces foreclosure due to debt, Sunny uses his artistic genius to create the "perfect" counterfeit note. This decision plunges him and his loyal best friend, Firoz (Bhuvan Arora), into a dangerous game involving:
Mansoor Dalal (Kay Kay Menon): A suave, ruthless kingpin running an international counterfeiting empire.
Michael (Vijay Sethupathi): A cynical, rule-breaking Special Task Force officer determined to stop the flow of "fakes" while navigating a crumbling personal life. The Episode Journey The first season consists of 8 episodes, ranging
Runtime: 62 minutes
With Michael suspended and Mansoor tightening the noose, Sunny executes a double betrayal. He prints the 50 crore for Mansoor but simultaneously leaks the entire distribution network to the press. This episode is a masterful example of tension—every scene feels like the last.
Key Plot Points:
Twist: As Michael cleans up Mansoor’s mess, he finds one of Sunny’s fake notes. On the back, Sunny has written a message: "See you in Season 2."
| Episode | Focus | Key Takeaway | |---------|-------|---------------| | 1-2 | Setup & The First Fake Note | Slow burn but essential character building. The printing process is shown in delicious detail. | | 3-4 | The Empire Expands | Tension rises as Sunny gets in over his head. Vijay Sethupathi enters with a bang. | | 5-6 | Cat & Mouse | Best stretch – the heists get smarter, and the stakes become personal. | | 7-8 | Climax & Cliffhanger | Explosive finale with a gut-punch twist. Leaves you desperate for Season 2. | Runtime: 62 minutes With Michael suspended and Mansoor
Tensions explode. Firoz, terrified for his family, secretly meets Vedanayagam to become an informant. But Sunny discovers the betrayal. In a gut-wrenching scene, Sunny doesn’t get angry—he gets quiet. "You’re my brother," he says. "But I can’t trust you anymore." Firoz breaks down.
Vedanayagam’s personal life unravels. His wife (Kubbra Sait) leaves him, tired of his alcoholism and obsession. Alone, he doubles down. He raids Satya’s paper supplier and traces the special cotton-rag paper to a warehouse. He sets a trap. Meanwhile, Sunny falls deeper for Rasika, unaware that Satya plans to use her as leverage to keep Sunny in line.
The episode ends with Vedanayagam watching the warehouse from a distance as Sunny walks inside. Two lonely men on a collision course.
The directors blend high-octane action with social commentary. Farzi asks hard questions: Is printing fake money really worse than a billionaire hoarding wealth? The show never gives easy answers.
Runtime: ~49 mins The Plot: Sunny and Firoz set up a dedicated operation to mass-produce the notes, requiring a steady supply of special paper and ink. They must navigate the complexities of the criminal underworld while keeping their families in the dark. Michael, suspecting a new player has entered the market, begins tightening the noose around smaller gangs to find the source of the new "Supernote."