On March 15, 2023, after over 31 years of being on air, English basic leisure channel Star World shut down. The channel, which was referred to as Star Plus until 2000, was as soon as a favorite amongst those that grew up in India within the Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s, and was the house of most of the hottest exhibits from the period. Although you would possibly shed a tear for the shut down of the channel, it had sadly been shedding viewership and relevance in recent times, because of the outstanding rise of streaming – significantly amongst viewers of English language content material. Disney Star lastly made the choice to close down the linear channel in 2023.
Although some might need preferred the comfort of simply turning in your tv and set-top field, switching to the channel, and watching no matter was on with out having to suppose or select, it is laborious to disclaim the comfort and adaptability that streaming affords. Fortunately, a lot of Star World’s content material is nonetheless obtainable to observe on-line via streaming platforms; Disney+ Hotstar notably has a Star World channel the place it curates and maintains traditional exhibits that aired on the linear TV channel.
Star World as soon as performed host to a number of the hottest exhibits of their time, and luckily many of those exhibits are nonetheless obtainable to observe on-line, on well-liked streaming platforms. We’ve put collectively an inventory of traditional Star World TV exhibits you could nonetheless watch in the present day, and the place you’ll find them – learn on for our listing.
Breaking Bad
Critically acclaimed AMC present Breaking Bad first aired in India formally on Star World in 2013, near the completion of its five-season run. The present was adopted by a sequel function movie El Camino, in addition to the favored spinoff Better Call Saul. Currently, followers of the Breaking Bad universe can watch all seasons of each exhibits, in addition to the film, on Netflix.
Modern Family
One of the few sitcoms from the earlier decade that managed to remain not less than considerably related with the altering occasions, Modern Family has managed to retain its fan base even in the present day. The present, masking an prolonged household with some distinctive relationships and culturally ahead outlooks, has all 11 seasons obtainable to watch on Disney+ Hotstar.
Homeland
Classic spy thriller Homeland ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2020, and was broadcast on Star World throughout this era. While Claire Danes was the lead of the sequence all through its run, portraying CIA officer Carrie Matheson, the present additionally featured robust supporting performances from Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody and Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson. You can watch all seasons of Homeland on Disney+ Hotstar.
The Walking Dead
Another well-liked present from AMC, The Walking Dead has gained one thing of a cult following for its distinctive method to the zombie style. The present began out with a deal with survival within the face of a zombie apocalypse, however ultimately developed to point out the social and political features of its post-apocalyptic world. You can watch all 11 seasons of The Walking Dead on Netflix, though some episodes within the remaining season are but to drop on the platform on the time of writing.
Koffee With Karan
The long-running superstar discuss present hosted by filmmaker and tv character Karan Johar, Koffee With Karan was amongst Star World’s hottest authentic exhibits. The first six seasons of the present aired on Star World, with the newest seventh season lastly making the transfer to being solely digital on Disney+ Hotstar in 2022. This was maybe the most important signal that Star World was on its method out. Fortunately for followers of the present, all seven seasons of Koffee With Karan can be found to observe on Disney+ Hotstar.
