Special Ops 2 Review: KK Menon’s Digital War Thriller Unfolds a Gripping Cyber Battle

“Desh par vishwas ho ya na ho, lekin tum jaise logon ko rokna meri aadat ban gayi hai…” — this hard-hitting dialogue from RAW chief Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon) sets the tone for the second season of Special Ops. After the original season and its spin-off Special Ops 1.5 – The Himmat Story, the franchise returns with a new global mission, this time diving deep into the chilling threats of artificial intelligence and cyber warfare.

Story Overview: A Nation Under Digital Siege

Unlike previous seasons where the threat came from across the western border, this time the enemy is China. A large-scale cyber-attack is being plotted, targeting India’s economic and nuclear infrastructure. The chaos begins with the assassination of a RAW agent in Delhi and the kidnapping of AI scientist Dr. Piyush Bhargava (Arif Zakaria) from Budapest.

The man behind it all? Sudhir (Tahir Raj Bhasin), a rogue tech genius based in Georgia who aims to digitally cripple India by targeting its banks, stock exchanges, and security systems. With time running out, Himmat Singh is once again on a mission to save the country, deploying agents Avinash (Muzamil Ibrahim) and Farooq (Karan Tacker) to hunt down Sudhir and rescue Dr. Bhargava.

Amid this tense plot, a parallel story unfolds involving a major bank scam, with Himmat’s own mentor Subramaniam (Prakash Raj) falling victim. Himmat is tasked with tracking down the con artist behind it — leading to another layer of suspense.

Twists & Turns: Tech, Betrayals, and Global Stakes

Writers Neeraj Pandey, Deepak Kingrani, and Benazir Ali Fida explore the growing menace of artificial intelligence. While the plot doesn’t dwell on a definitive solution, it sends a loud warning: tomorrow’s wars may not be fought with guns, but with codes and data. From fugitive billionaires (a nod to Nirav Modi) to shady double agents, and unnecessary subplots like Himmat’s daughter’s party habits, the narrative mixes sharp action with occasional distractions. However, a department betrayal twist is sure to shock many.

Production, Music & Locations: High on Style

With a production scale that rivals big-budget action movies, Special Ops 2 is a visual treat. Filmed across stunning international locations like Bulgaria, Budapest, Greece, and Georgia, the cinematography by Arvind Singh and Dimo Popov beautifully complements the tension of the storyline. Advait Nemlekar’s electrifying background score adds urgency and thrill to every scene.

While relevant world issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and political references appear, they remain surface-level and don’t add much value. Dialogues like “Public ne sawaal karna chhod diya hai” and “Duniya badal gayi hai, bigad gayi hai” linger in the viewer’s mind.

Performances: KK Menon Shines Again

KK Menon is once again flawless as Himmat Singh — calm, calculated, and commanding. Even when he’s behind a desk giving orders, his screen presence is magnetic. Tahir Raj Bhasin delivers a stylish villainous performance that’s both dangerous and charming. Karan Tacker and Muzamil Ibrahim impress with their physically intense and heroic sequences.

Prakash Raj, Arif Zakaria, and Parmeet Sethi play their parts with finesse, though Vinay Pathak and other supporting actors like Saiyami Kher and Shikha Talsania don’t get much space to shine.

Pacing & Episodes

With 7 episodes, each running between 50 minutes to an hour, the show could have benefited from tighter editing. Several sequences feel stretched, and trimming them to 35–40 minutes per episode would have improved the pace.

Special Ops 2 blends cybercrime, espionage, and global politics into a gripping spy thriller. Though it has minor narrative flaws and could use a crisper edit, KK Menon’s powerhouse performance, stylish production, and the fresh digital warfare theme make this season worth your time.