School life is a strange little universe. The friendships felt larger than life, the rivalries made every day dramatic, and the small moments somehow stayed with us long after. Amazon MX Player’s new teen drama CO-ED brings all of that back with warmth, humour, and a very real sense of nostalgia. Set in Udaipur, the series follows two opposite twins, Shikha and Nikhil Parwani, whose lives take an unexpected turn when their all-girls and all-boys sister schools suddenly decide to merge after 35 years. What follows is a hilarious, heartfelt clash of teenage worlds, sparked by curiosity, crushes, and the sudden collapse of rules that once kept them apart.
From Sikhya Entertainment and director Saqib Pandor, CO-ED brings together a fresh, earnest young ensemble led by Adrija Sinha and Vedant Sinha, with Varun Badola and Rajeshwari Sachdev grounding the story with the kind of emotional honesty only seasoned actors can bring.
Here are five reasons why CO-ED deserves a spot on your watchlist:
A school merger that flips everything known as “normal”: When the 35-year-old wall separating the all-boys and the all-girls schools unexpectedly comes crashing down, everything changes – the classrooms, the corridors, the energy. What begins as a simple administrative decision becomes the start of a chaotic new chapter filled with awkward glances, new friendships, and uncontrollable teenage curiosity. Boys meet girls. Girls meet boys. And nobody has a clue how to act normal anymore. It’s messy, funny, and instantly relatable.
Two siblings, two worlds, one unforgettable journey: Shikha and Nikhil couldn’t be more different. Shikha is bold, impulsive, and loud, the kind of girl who speaks before she thinks. Nikhil, on the other hand, is quiet, gentle, and happiest staying out of trouble. They share DNA, but that’s about it. The merger forces them into situations neither feels ready for, and watching them stumble, grow, and slowly understand each other is one of the show’s most heartwarming arcs.
A throwback to everything we loved (and hated) about school: CO-ED captures school life exactly the way it was. The awkward glances across classrooms. The friendships that form out of nowhere. The rivalries that feel like life-or-death battles. The first crushes that make your stomach flip. The embarrassing moments you’d give anything to erase. The show perfectly brings back memories of everything that shaped our teenage years. It’s that comforting slice-of-life storytelling that leaves you smiling without even realising it.
Performances that feel honest, charming, and refreshingly real: The cast is young, but the performances feel remarkably lived-in. Adrija Sinha and Vedant Sinha bring an effortless authenticity to Shikha and Nikhil, two twins learning to live with each other while navigating teenage years. Varun Badola and Rajeshwari Sachdev add emotional grounding as parents dealing with cracks in their marriage while trying to guide their kids through uncharted territory. Every supporting character, whether it’s a classmate, a teacher, or a friend, feels familiar, like someone you actually knew in school. That’s rare, and it makes all the difference.
It’s Free to Watch on Amazon MX Player: Step into the world of CO-ED, where crushes, chaos, and classroom drama unfold, for absolutely free only on Amazon MX Player. No subscription drama. Just hit play and dive into the world of Shikha, Nikhil, and the beautiful mess that is growing up. Because sometimes, the best stories don’t need a paywall. They just need to be watched.
CO-ED is now streaming for free on Amazon MX Player, available via the MX Player app, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, Smart TVs, and Airtel Xstream.
