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Mai

Critical consensus centred almost entirely on Sakshi Tanwar's performance - universally praised as a career-best turn - while the writing, especially in the final two episodes, received more mixed assessments. IMDb audience score of 6.8 reflects that gap.

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Renewal: A second season was reported in development but as of 2026 has not released; the show functions as a self-contained six-episode story. (Wikipedia)

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Reception ledger

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SeasonReleasedBollyMeterCriticsAudienceVerdict
Season 12022 · 6 eps15 April 20227.0n/a6.8/10WORTH-IT
BollyMeter 7.0Critical consensus centred almost entirely on Sakshi Tanwar's performance - universally praised as a career-best turn - while the writing, especially in the final two episodes, received more mixed assessments. IMDb audience score of 6.8 reflects that gap.
Audience 6.8/10IMDb user rating.
QuotedSakshi Tanwar demonstrates a haunting exhibition, continuing to flourish her unexplored talent even after 25 years.Koimoi
RenewalA second season was reported in development but as of 2026 has not released; the show functions as a self-contained six-episode story. (Wikipedia)

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Standout episodes

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Episode 12022-04-15

The premiere establishes the domestic world that is about to collapse - the nurse, the daughter, the ordinary household - and then systematically dismantles it. Directors Mongia and Lal avoid melodrama; the devastation is rendered in small precise beats rather than operatic grief.

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7.5
06

Episode 62022-04-15

The finale delivers resolution but at cost - critics noted the writing accelerates past several character beats that needed more space. Tanwar carries the conclusion on her performance alone; the plot mechanics feel manufactured relative to the naturalism of the early episodes.

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6.5

Seasons

  1. Season 12022 · 6 eps · 15 April 2022WORTH-IT

Mai - Quick Answers

Will there be another season of Mai?
A second season was reported in development but as of 2026 has not released; the show functions as a self-contained six-episode story. (Source: Wikipedia.)
Where can I watch Mai in India?
Mai streams on Netflix.
How many seasons of Mai are there?
Mai has 1 season so far and has ended.
Is Mai worth watching?
BollyAI rates Mai a WORTH-IT at BollyMeter 7.0/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

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