Half CA – Season 2: A Neel Writes Review

Here’s the truth: Half CA Season 2 doesn’t rewrite the saga of Chartered Accountancy—because the CA journey is already a masterpiece of overtime, anxiety and exams—but it does give us extra slices of that grind, and I’m here for everyone.

The story crew—Harsh Peddiniti, CA Khushboo Baid, Tatsat Pandey, Pratish Mehta, and Arunabh Kumar—spin a tapestry that’s lived-in, human, and just a bit aching. Directed by Pratish Mehta, and with screenplay and dialogues by Tatsat Pandey, it keeps the emotional sprawl grounded in the kind of words you might actually voice—minus the melodrama. According to Gadgets 360, those are indeed the credited writers and director .

We dive deeper into Archie and Niraj’s world: her balancing act between articleship deadlines and CA finals tests, his psyche war as he faces what may be his last exam chance, while navigating emotions tied to an ex, and that quiet pressure to not return home empty-handed . Seen through your CA lens, it’s not just another plot—it’s another sleepless night scribbling financial ratios.

Reviews across the web gently echo this sentiment: The Times of India praises the grounded portrayal of the “taxing world of Chartered Accountancy,” even if it flags pacing issues . Rediff nods at the characters’ internal churn and the show’s uncanny way of making you hold your breath with exam results . AltBollywood calls it “relatable, honest—but familiar,” and acknowledges the strong emotional core despite the predictable arcs . IndiaToday commends the heartfelt moments, even while noting the lack of the first season’s fresh spark .

Social echo on Reddit is equally cosy:

“A good mix of studies, internship, relationships and the practicalities of life.”

The series is really good. Quite relatable except few scenes where Niraj is …”

That says it loud enough: this isn’t “big” TV. It’s honest TV. Your heart pounds during an exam score reveal, because you remember that heartbeat—maybe even feel it now.

Technically, the staging remains quietly effective. Think cramped study tables, office clutter, lecture note scribbles—not spectacle, but familiar. Binged likens it to Kota Factory—a “Kota Factory for CA aspirants” . It doesn’t reach for new tropes; instead, it refines the familiar until it resonates.

What sets Season 2 apart for me—my take is this:

The writing doesn’t invent ambition; it reflects it. No faux profundity, just pressure slipping into every scene.

Archie and Niraj carry their arcs with a quiet authenticity. Performances feel lived, not staged.

The CA chaos—the gloss of numbers, exhausted midnight revisions, the hush before results—is familiar and sharp.

Yes, it leans into the predictable. Yes, Season 1 had novelty on its side. But HR Kushbu Baid (Khushboo), Tatsat, Harsh, and Arunabh Peddiniti don’t push us through plot twists. They push us through days defined by spreadsheets, stifled sighs, and silent hopes.

Neel Writes Final Thought & Rating:

This is your backstage pass to the unsung rigours of CA life, told with honesty, subtlety, and emotional gravitas. It doesn't wow like a blockbuster, but it lingers more than many do.

Rating: 4.5 / 5 — because it’s real, it’s you, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything else.