Special Ops Season 2 Review – Kay Kay Menon vs. His Most Intelligent Enemy Yet

In the world of spy thrillers, heroes usually run faster, shoot sharper, and outmuscle the bad guys. But Himmat Singh has never been that kind of hero—his real weapon is his mind. In Special Ops Season 2, now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, that mind meets its match.

Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series returns with a tighter grip, a sharper edge, and a story that feels both ripped from headlines and frighteningly plausible. If Season 1 was about a man chasing ghosts of the past, Season 2 is about a man cornered by the future—one that’s powered by artificial intelligence and steered by enemies who know the rules of the game as well as he does.

A Story That Moves Like a Covert Operation

The plot detonates with the abduction of Dr. Bhargava, an AI scientist whose research could tilt the balance of global security. What follows is a mission that races through Delhi’s smoky political corridors, treacherous safe houses, and the icy streets of Eastern Europe. The screenplay doesn’t just move—it manoeuvres. Every conversation feels like an exchange of coded information, every chase like a well-rehearsed drill. By the time the puzzle pieces click, you’re too invested to blink.

A Villain Worthy of Himmat Singh

Opposite Kay Kay Menon’s Himmat stands Sudheer—calm, calculating, and always a move ahead. He’s the kind of antagonist who can make silence feel dangerous. Their encounters aren’t just about bullets and fists; they’re about anticipation, strategy, and psychological warfare. Watching them circle each other is like watching two chess grandmasters play for the world’s most dangerous prize.

Writing That’s Smart, Not Showy

The writing team—Neeraj Pandey, Deepak Kingrani, and Benazir Ali Fida—threads AI into the espionage narrative with precision. It’s not a sci-fi spectacle; it’s a grounded, believable threat that forces characters into morally grey choices. The story asks a chilling question: When technology becomes the enemy, can even the smartest agent keep up?

The RAW Ensemble

Himmat’s team brings both brains and brawn—Farooq (Karan Tacker) is unshakable under pressure, Avinash (Muzzamil Ibrahim) and Juhi (Saiyami Kher) execute the tight fieldwork, Abhay (Vikkas Manaktala) brings muscle, and Ruhani (Shikha Talsania) offers wit without breaking tension. Vinay Pathak’s Abbas feels like the heart of Delhi’s police grit, while Kamakshi Bhatt’s Dr. Harminder Gill mixes intellect with a playful spark. Interrogation scenes with Naresh Chaddha (Parmeet Sethi) and D.K. Banerjee (Kali Prasad Mukherjee) add an extra layer of internal intrigue.

Cinematic Craftsmanship

The production team treats Special Ops 2 less like a web series and more like a high-budget feature film. Cinematographers Arvind Singh and Dimo Popov turn Eastern Europe into a visual character, contrasting cold landscapes with the warmth of India’s interiors. The action choreography (Abbas Ali Moghul, Laszlo Kosa, Irakli Sabanadze) is clean and purposeful—no wasted punches, no needless explosions. Praveen Kathikuloth’s editing keeps the tension taut but still lets quieter character moments breathe.

Flaws and Finishes

Some political subplots feel rushed, and a few action beats lean on convenience rather than craft. But the momentum, thematic depth, and performances quickly pull you back in. By the finale, the payoff feels earned.

Final Verdict

Special Ops Season 2 isn’t just another sequel—it’s an evolution. The story is smarter, the screenplay more calculated, and the villain every bit as compelling as the hero. With Kay Kay Menon in peak form and a production team firing on all cylinders, this is a spy thriller that respects both your intelligence and your time.

Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.5/5

Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar