Special Ops 2 Review: Tahir Raj Bhasin Steals The Show, Kay Kay Menon's Return Is Impressive
Special Ops 2 Review: The second season of Special Ops is an open battle between Menon's Himmat Singh and the antagonist Tahir Raj Bhasin.
Special Ops 2 Review: Kay Kay Menon is back as Himmat Singh in Special Ops 2, a RAW agent who has only one motive – eliminate India's enemies. While the first season of the show revolved around Menon and his team on a mission to end a 19-year-long manhunt of a terror mastermind, the second season takes a completely different turn. This time, the fight involves Artificial Intelligence – AI.
The second season of Special Ops is an open battle between Menon's Himmat Singh and the antagonist Tahir Raj Bhasin. The show begins with the abduction of a renowned scientist who can access critical government domains using AI. Bhasin's motive with this abduction is not destruction or terrorism but to take over India's UPI control system. Therefore, Menon's aim this season is to prevent a cyber attack that can bring the country to its knees.
With Special Ops season 2, Neeraj Pandey returns to doing what he does best – thrillers and not love stories or heist narratives. Remember Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha or Sikandar Ka Muqaddar? Nope, we don't either. Hopefully, Neeraj will keep his blinders on and focus only on espionage and geopolitics and national security hereon.
Pandey brings out the best from his cast. With season two, Kay Kay Menon once again impresses with his simplicity, wit, smartness and intelligence as Himmat Singh. Joining him in season two is Tota Roy Chowdhury as Vinod Shekhawat, who plays his part with perfection and brings an interesting sub-plot to the show.
Karan Tacker gets less screen time in comparison to the first season but does his part with utmost perfection. Muzammil Ibrahim also looks charming on screen and returns as fearless agent Avinash.
Returning as a special agent in Special Ops 2 is also Saiyami Kher. However, she also gets very little time to showcase her acting skills solely because her character is written that way. We hope Neeraj Pandey's world includes more women too.
However, one person who stands out in the show is Tahir Raj Bhasin. He delivers a chilling performance as the antagonist. Tahir masterfully embodies a complex character, exuding intelligence, ruthlessness, and calmness simultaneously. His portrayal is multifaceted, making him both captivating and terrifying to watch. His ability to convey menace while maintaining an air of sophistication makes his character unpredictable and interesting to watch.
Where Does Special Ops 2 Lack?
The first season of Special Ops was gripping. It did not let you blink your eye even for a second. Unfortunately, this aspect comes a little late in season two. The show begins with a slow pace and looks a little dragged initially. One of the major issues this season is how Menon's character is involved in multiple investigations running parallelly. With the introduction of several sub-plots, the show only gets a little confusing. It not only divides the attention of the viewers but also leaves them a little baffled at times.
The action scenes in Special Ops 2 are somewhat underwhelming, feeling forced and lacking natural flow. The cinematography during these sequences is detracting from the overall impact. As it stands, the action feels somewhat disjointed, disrupting the otherwise gripping narrative and failing to leave a lasting impression.
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July 18, 2025, 09:33 IST
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