JioHotstar's new web series, "Space Gen – Chandrayaan," produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and directed by Anant Singh, premiered on January 23, 2026. The series, starring Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran, revisits the story of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, particularly in light of the setback experienced during the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

The series portrays the emotional journey and resilience of the scientists and teams behind the Chandrayaan mission, rather than focusing solely on the technical aspects. The narrative begins with the aftermath of the Chandrayaan-2 mission's failure, highlighting the determination required to stand up and try again. The series captures the pressure, doubt, and responsibility the scientists faced as they prepared for a soft landing near the Moon's south pole.

Nakuul Mehta, who plays a lead role in the series, expressed that being part of the project has been a privilege, allowing him to appreciate resilience in its quietest and most human form. Mehta shared that the series changed his perspective on success and failure, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility and starting again after a setback. Shriya Saran also shared her perspective, noting that portraying her character made her contemplate the sacrifices made in pursuit of dreams.

The series aims to celebrate the power of unity and the resilience required to achieve extraordinary feats for the nation. The five-episode series is JioHotstar's first collaboration with TVF. The cast also includes Danish Sait, Prakash Belawadi, and Gopal Datt.

Some reviews have criticized the series, with one describing it as "spectacularly tacky, simplistic, incurious and insincere". This review also suggests that the series feels like low-cost branded content rather than a genuine narrative exploration of a historic mission. The production value was also described as skit-like.

Conversely, some opinions highlight the show's calm, serious, and human approach, focusing on the process, the people, and the choices involved, rather than just the final result. The casting has been described as solid, with Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran appearing grounded and believable. It has been suggested that the series is made for and should be watched by every Indian.