Today is July 18, and yes, Special Ops 2 is now streaming on JioHotstar. Fans of the show have waited a long time for the sophomore season, given that the debut premiered in 2020. We also got a spinoff series, Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story, nearly four years ago, focusing on the protagonist’s (played by Kay Kay Menon) early days in RAW.
Now that the second season is out, you must be keen to know how Season 2 has turned out. Did it perform brilliantly? Is it average? Or has it failed to live up to expectations? Let’s find out.
We’ve gathered some of the first reactions for Special Ops 2, and most of them are full of praise.
Many viewers have called Season 2 “amazing” and a “masterpiece”, a worthy addition to Neeraj Pandey’s popular espionage thriller. Special praise has been directed at Menon’s phenomenal and scene-stealing performance. Moreover, Tahir Raj Bhasin’s role as the season’s main villain has been well-received. The supporting cast, particularly Karan Tacker, has also done a great job.
@JioHotstar Superb acting by legendary KK Menon. All episodes of Special Ops Season 2 were thoroughly gripping.
— Gargi (@shrianushka12) July 18, 2025
Completed Special Ops 2. @kaykaymenon02 sir, You are GOAT. Nothing else to say. 10/10 in every aspect. Must watch. @karantacker boss you are an amazing actor too. Firstly in Khakee- Bihar Chapter and now in special ops. Hats off to the entire team. @kaykaymenon02 Salute to you.
— Kunal Srivastava (@K_U_N_AL) July 18, 2025
One of the best webseries ever
Special Ops 2 is not a series, it’s an emotion
Raw, intense & unstoppable —Himmat Singh once again proves why he's (@kaykaymenon02) the BOSS @DisneyPlusHS nailed it!#SpecialOps2 #HimmatSingh" pic.twitter.com/QXoPPcKdbo— Alex (@AlexSingh111) July 18, 2025
Although, some viewers feel Season 2 doesn’t quite reach the heights of its critically acclaimed predecessor. A key criticism has been the lack of tension, cliffhangers, and suspense in the finale. Yet, Menon’s performance continues to receive unanimous acclaim.
Some have also noted that Special Ops 2 lacks the freshness of Season 1, calling it less exciting than the debut season.
Special ops season 2 last episode is disappointing.Villains and scientists got easy https://t.co/gQGKfMHpGE cliffhanger.Till episode 6 it promises that it will deliver big in last episode.Screenplay doesn't bring excitement like season1.Locations are good.Good one time watch.
3/5— Ramadhir singh (@Abtosachbolde) July 18, 2025
Special ops 2 is not good as 1 was.
— Gaurav (@cigarettebefsex) July 18, 2025
Neeraj Pandey needs to change his template….
Special Ops 2.0 looks completely stale, lacks any freshness
— Nitin Jauhari (@nitinjauhari) July 18, 2025
Overall, Special Ops 2 emerges as another fine and gripping espionage story from Neeraj Pandey. It is largely a success, primarily driven by Kay Kay Menon’s stellar performance and the relevant theme of cyberwarfare. While it may not surpass Season 1 for every viewer, it remains a strong entry in the espionage genre and is highly recommended for fans of the show. Stay tuned for more updates.
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