Cubicles
This world is actually run by people sitting and working in their cubicles. This is a story of Piyush Prajapati, a 22 year old, fresh out of college and recruited like most of his batch-mates into an Indian IT company. From the time he gets his first salary, working weekends, work-life balance, a little bit of heart to all kinds of highs and lows, the show follows many firsts and chronicles the life of Piyush, a typical Indian first jobber and the people around him.
Seasons
1. Access Denied
Air Date: 2019-10-12
Piyush is super excited for his first day at Synnotech Technologies. He believes that in order to ensure that this new chapter in his life is a memorable one, it is imperative to have a great first day. However, he finds out that it might not be in his control.
2. CTC
Air Date: 2019-10-12
The memory of what you did with your first official salary is something most, if not all, remember. Piyush explains it to Kalpesh, it's like losing your financial virginity so it has to be special. He has his eyes set on a special treat for himself. However, the best-laid plans often go awry.
3. Stand By
Air Date: 2019-10-12
Nowadays, people may forget their birthdays and anniversaries but a long weekend is something everyone has marked on their calendars right at the start of the year. Some have preset plans while others try to desperately figure something out at the last minute.
4. Reconfiguration
Air Date: 2019-10-12
In offices, resources from teams are often exchanged temporarily depending on project requirements. In one such transfer, Piyush is made to join a team on a different floor for a month.
5. System Down
Air Date: 2019-10-12
At the office, the internet goes down for the entire floor because of some construction work outside accidentally cutting off their fibre cable. Without the internet, everything is at a standstill so the entire floor tries to pass time by playing games.
1. Monday Blues
Air Date: 2022-01-06
Piyush gets news that the office will be closed for a month since the office building has collapsed because of the torrential rains in the town. He is all set to party but his dream shatters as his new roommate Gautam wakes him up. It’s Monday. Dejected Piyush reaches the office. Seeing Angad, Shetty, Gautam totally engrossed in their interests, Piyush realizes that there has to be something wrong with him and that's why he is getting Monday Blues. Piyush gets a call from SoftTech for a new job. Will Piyush accept the offer?
2. Code Phat Gaya
Air Date: 2022-01-06
Piyush tells Gautam that he is going through a quarter-life crisis and that is why he pays too much heed to the lesser important things. It’s high time he should do something disruptive. Sunaina re-checks with Piyush about the Jefferson's project, Piyush is about to lambaste her but the trouble awaits him. The coding work goes out of control and he faces the ‘code phat gaya!’ situation. Piyush is sure that he does not deserve his current job where competitive employees like Sunaina are already outshining him. In a drunken state, he sends a message to Rashmi (HR SoftTech) asking to fix his interview asap and then tenders his resignation to Dhume by writing an informal and offensive mail. Is this the end of Piyush's journey at Synnotech?
3. The Bell Curve
Air Date: 2022-01-06
It’s the appraisal day in the office. Megha reminds Piyush of his recent goof-up and he is asked how he would feel if he is assigned the bench. Piyush is heartbroken. Piyush is surprised that when he is told that Megha has recommended an A1 rating for him. Piyush is gutted. He has just exhibited his unprofessionalism by shooting a resignation mail and nobody knows it. Gautam and Piyush devise a plan. Will they be successful?
4. The Pink Slip
Air Date: 2022-01-06
Piyush and Gautam notice that the exit interviews are going on for the employees. Piyush realizes that every employee is a cost as well as a resource. When the cost factor overpowers the resource factor, the employee becomes the liability and is given the pink slip. RDX has been given the pink slip. Though Piyush never liked RDX, he feels bad for him. Piyush surprises him as he runs an emotional slideshow of the RDX's old pictures. Later he gets a pleasant surprise when he gets a mail regarding his new job role for the temporary project lead. He is thrilled to know that he will be assigned a cabin. Meanwhile, Piyush gets a message from Rashmi regarding the schedule of his job interview.
5. From Cubicle to Cabin
Air Date: 2022-01-06
Piyush jots down the pros and cons of switching his job. Should he take up a bigger role and continue in Synnotech or switch to an IT giant like SoftTech with a great hike but insignificant role? Life is all about the choices one makes. What will Piyush choose?
1. System Upgrade
Air Date: 2024-01-04
Determined to start the new phase of his professional journey with a bang after being promoted, Piyush realizes that, although excited for the change, he may not be prepared for the challenges his new role brings.
2. Insert(new value)
Air Date: 2024-01-04
Piyush makes a bold decision to hire a new resource in his team but suffers a frustrating ordeal while interviewing potential candidates. However, when he faces pushback from his team for hiring who he thinks is the right fit, Piyush wonders if he made the right call.
3. Machine Learning
Air Date: 2024-01-04
Upon learning what his team thinks of his leadership skills, Piyush gets a reality check and decides to adopt a more aggressive and manipulative leadership style. However, even after getting the desired outcome, he ends up sabotaging his relationship with his team.
4. Compilation Error
Air Date: 2024-01-04
Piyush strongly feels the need for a course correction to mend his relationship with the team, but the pressure of upcoming deliverables further complicates the situation. After a shocking revelation and failure to meet the deadlines, Piyush rises to the occasion and takes one for the team.
5. If/Else
Air Date: 2024-01-04
Just when Piyush has been able to win back the confidence of his team, he faces the hardest challenge as a team lead - he has to fire one of his teammates. To make matters worse, he must come to a decision during an outing with the team.
1. 99.9 Percent
Air Date: 2024-12-19
Riding on their current success, Piyush and his team are stirred by the news of a possible acquisition by PIC as they are laser-focussed on securing a new client. While bogged down by a nagging doubt, Piyush finds inspiration from his colleague's suggestion of opting for a bold approach. Can Piyush crack the deal?
2. Compliance
Air Date: 2024-12-19
Chaos as rumors of a company acquisition and a compliance audit spread around the office, while Piyush seeks guidance from Vikram. Despite his attempts to reassure his team, they grow anxious about the situation, especially with the looming employee assessment test. As the team's trust in Piyush wavers, Angad steps in to help Sunaina and others, earning their gratitude. Can Piyush win back his team's trust?
3. Firewall
Air Date: 2024-12-19
From the tensions caused by the employee handbook to concerns about acquisitions and departures of employees, it's a challenging time for Piyush and his team. As Piyush takes proactive steps to address the issues and prioritize his team's needs, the revised handbook and new opportunities on the horizon provide hope for a positive turnaround.
4. Breach
Air Date: 2024-12-20
Piyush brings a moment of calm with donuts, but tension rises when Vikram reveals a critical issue with Jefferson’s application, leading to a severe data breach implicating Sunaina. Despite Piyush's defense, Vikram insists on escalating the issue. Meanwhile, Piyush seeks help from Dhwani and Shaurya to counter the breach and protect Sunaina, but Vikram learns of his actions, leading to a tense confrontation and uncertainty about the future.
5. Restart
Air Date: 2024-12-20
Piyush feels nostalgic about Synnotech in the office until Vikram surprises him with an onshore opportunity in San Francisco, lifting his spirits. With Dhwani's encouragement, Piyush shares the news with his team during Gautam's visit, bringing relief amid tension about the acquisition.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2019-10-12
Episodes
20 (4 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
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Production Companies
The Viral Fever