There’s something about a good spy thriller that makes you cancel your plans, grab your blanket, and settle in for “just one more episode.” Neeraj Pandey’s Special Ops did exactly that when it first came out — tensed missions, loyal agents, shady conspiracies. Now, Special Ops 2 is here on JioHotstar (streaming from July 18), and the question is simple: is it worth the binge?
With Kay Kay Menon leading the charge once again as Himmat Singh, expectations were sky-high. So, does this mission hit the mark? Let’s find out.
Special Ops 2 Story
If you’ve seen the trailer, you already know Special Ops 2 promises another high-stakes game of cat and mouse. This time, the story revolves around a scientist who gets kidnapped under mysterious circumstances — and of course, that spells trouble for national security.
Special Ops 2 dives deep into the world of cybercrime and high-stakes espionage. The story kicks off in Budapest, Hungary, where Dr. Piyush Bhargav (Arif Zakaria) — a tech genius who’s helped build AI systems for the Indian government — gets kidnapped right after an international conference, despite being under tight security. This sets off alarm bells back home, and who better to lead the mission than the OG himself — Himmat Singh, played brilliantly by Kay Kay Menon.
Without wasting a second, Himmat gets his trusted team back in action — Farooq (Karan Tacker), Juhi (Saiyami Kher), Avinash (Muzzamil Ibrahim), and others — and sends them globetrotting to crack the mystery: who’s behind the kidnapping and what do they really want?
But there’s more brewing. Himmat’s mentor, Subramanyam (Prakash Raj), is facing a personal crisis after losing his lifelong savings to the collapse of PNJ Bank. And now, they must stop the bank’s mastermind, Jignesh Dholakia (Hitesh Dave), before he escapes to a non-extradition country.
As if that’s not enough, Himmat’s personal life is also taking a hit, and things are far from okay at home. What unfolds next is a gripping tale of loyalty, cyber warfare, and personal battles — both inside and outside the system.
Special Ops 2 Review
Now for the big question — does the show live up to that gripping trailer? Well, partly. The good news is that Special Ops 2 still has its signature slick look. You’ll get your fair share of tense meetings in fancy hotel rooms, coded calls from hidden locations, and shady money trails that lead you in circles.
But here’s where it stumbles a bit — the makers focus more on Himmat Singh’s family than ever before. Sure, it’s nice to see the human side of a hardened RAW officer, but too much family drama ends up stealing precious time from the real action. Then there’s the bank scam subplot. It sounds like a clever twist: real-life scam, billions gone, a link to national security. But sadly, the dots don’t connect as neatly as you’d hope. By the end, you’re left wondering if that whole angle was needed at all, or if it just distracted from the rescue mission.
Still, if you’re here for undercover missions, sudden betrayals, and solid performances, Special Ops 2 mostly does its job. Just don’t expect the tight, edge-of-your-seat thrill of the first season.
Special Ops 2 Performance
If there’s one thing that saves Special Ops 2 from feeling flat, it’s the cast. Kay Kay Menon is rock solid as always. He is a real Himmat Singh now, and you can’t imagine anyone else pulling off that calm, razor-sharp authority.
Tahir Raj Bhasin is a welcome new face; his villain brings a spark that makes you sit up straight. Prakash Raj steps in like he owns the place (as he always does) and leaves his mark. And the returning team — Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Muzamil Ibrahim, and others — all hold their ground.
It’s the actors who keep you glued when the plot wanders off the main track. Even when the story slows down, the performances pull you back in.
Final Verdict
Special Ops 2 is not perfect, but it’s not skippable either. If you’ve watched Himmat Singh’s journey from day one, you’ll want to see what he’s up to this time, flaws and all. It’s stylish, well-acted, and still gives you that satisfying dose of cloak-and-dagger drama. Just don’t go in expecting the same tight suspense that made the first Special Ops so addictive — this time, the family moments and extra subplots do slow things down. Watch it for the cast, stay for the good old spy vibe.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5)
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