| Feature | Hindi TV Serial | Hindi OTT Serial (e.g., Sacred Games, Delhi Crime) | |---------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Episode length | 20-25 mins | 35-60 mins | | Season length | 300-2000+ episodes | 6-12 episodes per season | | Language/censorship | Self-censored (U/A 13+); no nudity, limited swearing | A-rated content allowed | | Release pattern | Daily (Mon-Sat) | Weekly or full season drop | | Story complexity | Circular, slow, repetitive | Linear, tight, progressive | | Budget per episode | Low-medium | High (often ₹2-5 crore for big series) |
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