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Phony (2026)

English · Comedy / Drama
Released 20 Oct 2026
Page updated 27 Oct 2026

Phony is streaming in India on JioHotstar.

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Next: E3 “Reverse Cuckoo Situation” · out 27 Oct 2026

FilmyChill score
Critics' verdict
Worth a watch

Critics are positive; audience ratings are still coming in.

Audience★ 7.4 from 17 ratings — counts from 50
Too few ratings
CriticsFrom published reviews
Positive

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What the audience says

The few people who have rated Phony mostly like this English series.

What the critics say

Word from reviewers is solidly good. — distilled from critics' published reviews

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — English comedy with a drama streak.

Best for
Following it week by week — new episodes until 1 Dec 2026
Binge it
From 1 Dec 2026, when the finale is out

Good to know

Episodes8
Episode length27–36 min

Director

Nick Paley

Cast

Connie Britton
Connie Britton
Ellen
Sam Nivola
Sam Nivola
Sonny
Grace Brennan
Grace Brennan
Mallory
Maliq Johnson
Maliq Johnson
Vogel
Meera Syal
Meera Syal
Sharla
Colter Lee
Colter Lee
Weldon

Story

After waking up from a freak car accident, Sonny discovers that his mother has been replaced by an impostor.

Where to watch in India

JioHotstar

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 27 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: Everything new on JioHotstar · All JioHotstar titles in India

Episodes

8 episodes · original release dates

  1. 1
    Pilot20 Oct 2026 · same-day double drop · 36 min
  2. 2
    Crosby, Stills and Nash20 Oct 2026 · same-day double drop · 27 min
  3. 4
    Vibes Are Rancid3 Nov 2026
  4. 5
    House of Dog10 Nov 2026
  5. 6
    Episode 617 Nov 2026
  6. 7
    Episode 724 Nov 2026
  7. 8
    Episode 81 Dec 2026

Trailer

Watch the trailer on YouTube →

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Frequently asked

Is Phony worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Critics are positive; audience ratings are still coming in. It rates 7.4/10 on audience ratings. Word from reviewers is solidly good. This is a first season — English comedy with a drama streak. Only 17 people have rated it, so treat that 7.4 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Phony?
You can stream Phony in India on JioHotstar.
How many episodes does Phony have?
Phony has 8 episodes.
When is the next episode of Phony?
Episode 3, "Reverse Cuckoo Situation", comes out on 27 Oct 2026 (original release date).
What language is Phony in?
Phony is an English series (Comedy / Drama).
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