Rocket Boys (2022)

Biography · Drama · History

Spanning three crucial decades (1940-60s) in the history of India, the story chronicles the life of three great men responsible for launching India's space and nuclear programs respectively: Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the architect of India's Nuclear Programme, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, universally acknowledged as the Father of the Indian Space Programme and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the pioneer of modern Indian aerospace and nuclear technology. The season traces the journey of Bhabha and Sarabhai coming to terms with the challenges facing a young, independent nation and their friendship, sacrifice and determination.

IMDb rating: 8.8 (20,800 votes)
Episode average: 8.6 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Language: HI
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Season 1 (2022)

8.35 avg 8 episodes 8.9 → 8.8

U-shaped

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	War and Peace	8.9	681
2	It's Like Gravity	8.1	342
3	The Greater Good	7.8	305
4	A Tryst with Destiny	8.3	297
5	The Outsider	8.2	288
6	The Democratic Process	8.1	284
7	We are at War	8.6	286
8	A New Dawn	8.8	357

Season 2 (2023)

8.82 avg 8 episodes 8.7 → 9.2

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Lift Off	8.7	284
2	Burden Of Proof	8.7	176
3	A Lasting Legacy	8.7	148
4	The Price Of War	9.0	214
5	Behind Enemy Lines	8.7	145
6	Power Over Peace	8.7	132
7	The Last Guard	8.9	148
8	Smiling Buddha	9.2	206

Rocket Boys (2022)

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