Rangbaaz is an Indian web series set against the rustic background of the Gorakhpur in the 1990s[1][2] It was released as a ZEE5 original on 22 December 2018.

[7] The story also covers his illicit business of liquor, his rivalry with Gopal Phogawat (name changed to Raja Phogat), and his dynamics with the political leadership of the state.

After the successful run of first season, ZEE5 announced a spin-off sequel for the show, titled "Rangbaaz Phirse" [4][5] The New Indian Express rated with 3/5 stars [12] and critically reviewed the series by saying it had nothing out of the ordinary about the crime and criminals story.

Hindustan Times gave a review about the series saying that the webseries focuses on the rural heartlands plagued by the caste hierarchy.

[14] The storyline revolves around gruesome tit-for-tat that leads to numerous murders involving bystanders, politicians and cops, serving their own agendas.