What Is the Story About?
Avrodh Season Two is another chapter of the bravery of the Indian Army and how they thwarted a major attack that would have taken India decades back economically.
In the series, Income Tax Officer Pradeep Bhattacharya (Abir Chatterjee) is on a money trail through sources. He finds information about a sinister plan of the neighbours Pakistan for another terror attack on India. How he and Capt. Imtiaz Ahmed (Vijay Krishna) of ATF (Anti-Terror Fund Transfer Force) come together to find a dastardly plan to break India? The steps taken to stop it from happening form the overall plot.
Performances?
Abir Chatterjee is fine playing the role of Pradeep Bhattacharya. The part offers him layers as an Income Tax officer, an Army guy, a friendly colleague, and a husband. The actor effectively portrays the various shades. The action feels a little unconvincing, but that’s not a major issue at all.
The intensity and the constant curiosity to do his work diligently that leads to many a reveals is engaging due to Abir’s sincere act.
Vijay Krishna is a proper supporting part for the hero. Together they form a pair that take on the attackers and investigation. Vijay does well in giving the right camaraderie, but his part as a whole lacks the same depth and arc as Abir’s.
Analysis
Raj Acharya directs Avrodh: The Seige Within Season 2. Similar to the first part, it is also based on a book, in fact, the second part.
The basic setup and the plot of the series intrigue us immediately. The act of terrorism and the Army providing a counterattack is nothing new. The ‘particular’ incident the subject is based on determines its excitement. Here the new form of terror attack planning is the exciting part.
Right from the start, the terror planning and the connection of the dots based on the clues are engaging. However, the problem is the whole thing goes about robotically. There is no real drama or thrill in the proceedings. The brief conflict due to characterisations goes for a toss immediately. As more information is revealed, it becomes clear where the whole thing is heading. Some parts of the series involving the government feel like propaganda at work. Even if that’s not the case, it comes across as a Government ad.
At one point, the way certain things are incorporated into the narratives gives the feeling of Whatsapp University content coming alive. The script picks most of the details from the public discourse. It means we see many things that are already universally talked about. Only here do we see visually.
This propaganda aspect brings a needless parody strand into the proceedings with how certain things are handled. They look unintentionally funny in the way they are incorporated.
The basic premise had the potential of an engaging thriller drama, ala Jack Ryan. The set-up is also similar, but we get a soulless thriller that goes about its details and thrilling elements clinically without any depth or drama.
Still, as said earlier, the story has an inherent engaging quality. It is what works and holds the attention from time to time.
Overall, Avrodh Season 2 is similar to the first season in that it is still soulless. However, similarities don’t end there, and we also have some interesting parts. If the government championing isn’t an issue, Avrodh 2 is a passable thriller to watch over the weekend.
Other Artists?
The casting is decent for the series, with a few actors reprising their parts from the first season. Neeraj Kabi and Ananth Mahadevan are reliable as usual.
Sanjay Suri and Aahana Kumra play the characters plotting terror activities in India. They do a decent job in not making the roles caricaturish, especially the latter. Sanjay Suri starts well but soon gets into the stereotyped shoes, much like Rajesh Khatter. They do the cliches well, though. Mohan Agashe playing the Prime Minister borders on imitating the personality.
The brief supporting parts essayed by Jayashankar Tripathi and Naveen Bawa are a welcome addition. One only wishes the worlds were more neatly flashed out. The rest of the actors have smaller parts, like Abhay Kulkarni and Vinta Joshi. They are alright.
Music and Other Departments?
Nirmal Pandey’s background score is loud but appropriate. It goes well with the flow with familiar sounds. Shanu Singh Rajput’s cinematography is alright. There are a few action scenes which are shot well. Shakti Hasija’s editing is decent, keeping the narrative primarily crisp. It is simple and basic and does the job. The artwork could have been better as it gives a tacky vibe throughout.
Highlights?
Story
Thrill Elements
Investigation
Drawbacks?
No Real Highs
Writing
Missing Emotional Connection
Propaganda Elements
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Huge Reservations
Avrodh Season 2 Series Review by Binged Bureau
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