Mastram was initially a marquee show for MX Player, where it was streamed legally for free. Following the implementation of India's Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, the original platform removed the series due to adult content regulations.

To understand the significance of the fifth episode, one must first understand the series itself. "Mastram" is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language erotic drama web series. Its story and tone are directly inspired by the real-life 1980s phenomenon of pseudonymous Hindi erotic pulp fiction author "Mastram," whose novels were hugely popular in the Hindi heartland.

The episode vividly portrays the social atmosphere of the 80s, focusing on the nuances of rural interactions and the "taboo" nature of his work.