What Is the Story About?
Dimple finds solace in Harsha Agarwal, post a teary break-up with Rishi. Harsh is there at all the lowest times of Dimple, and eventually, they develop a bond. Meanwhile, Rishi tries his best to remove Dimple from his mind, but he can’t.
Did Rishi and Dimple eventually come together? What happens to Harsh? And finally, what about the career goal of Dimple and how it impacts the various relationship that forms the series’ overall plot.
Performances?
Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf were truly the lead pair of Mismatched’s first season. The second one has a new addition, Vihaan Samat.
Prajakta Koli is the main character when we look at things across two seasons. The boy opposite her changes, but she remains constant. As we mentioned previously, she is apt for the part, which is why we go through the proceedings even if they look repetitive. She holds things well when there is meat, but as that’s missing a lot, the connection with the character is not entirely there in season two.
Season two’s real show stealer is Vihaan Samat. It is a cliche character, but how the youngster goes about his part with utmost sincerity and charm will surely win one over. The many routine moments work because Vihaan is so effortlessly charming, and his role is compelling.
Rohit Saraf comes across as a supporting role for a sizable length. But, many vital moments are centred around him. As usual, he does well in the quieter romantic and dramatic scenes. The innocence works to his advantage, as is the case with Vihaan.
Analysis
Akarsha Khurana directs Mismatched Season 2 two, a series based on the book When Simple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon.
Mismatched is a direct extension of the first season, which makes it compulsory to watch the first one. If done so, one will have a better understanding of the characters and their conflicts.
Coming to the actual season, it is a notch below the first one. It is clear from the opening episode when things look stagnant and give an intense deja vu feel without anything new to add. What we see is cliche and more cliche.
The casting is what holds things together despite the extreme cliches. They are perfect for the part and do a tremendous job of elevating the routine material.
From the main plot to the different subplots, we can see where Mismatched Season 2 is heading after a point. The only question here is, is it enjoyable despite the predictability? Well, that is where the casting and relatable (but routine) plots come into play.
The angry boy needs therapy, a girl coming to terms with her sexual orientation, an aged woman trying her best to fit in finding the right partner, girls growing up and removing the fake pretentious putting on to be happy, and so on, the various cliches are all present in the second season.
All the cliches are strung around the central ‘triangular’ love story, where half is as charming as it can get despite the utter routineness.
The culmination of all the various tracks could have been better, though. It feels like they are dragged to have new subplots for the next season. The ending is a clear indication of that line.
Overall, Mismatched Season 2 is all cliche from start to end if one follows the genre, be it movies or series. The casting and the main leads try their best to elevate the stuff, but they can only do so much. The series is a passable affair if you don’t mind the routineness and have low expectations.
Other Artists?
Rannvijay Singha, Vidya Malvade, Taaruk Raina, and Muskkan Jaferi are some of the character actors who have their separate subplots in the series. Rannvijay Singha and Vidya Malvade are fine, as the seniors do their best. They have subtle romantic chemistry going on too, which is alright. Taaruk Raina’s character is the better of the lot in the second season. However, it ends weakly. Muskkan Jaferi is integral to the story, and she is alright. The rest of the characters are adequate in their roles.
Music and Other Departments?
The music gels well with the flow of the movie. They are neatly integrated into the narrative and are effective. Anurag Saikia’s background score, too, is in tune with the songs.
The cinematography is perfect for the setting and also the chosen background. Manoj Kumar Khatoi and Bijitesh De do a commendable job. Editing could have been better by Yasha Ramachandani as there is a lot of lag. The writing is on expected lines for the most part.
Highlights?
Casting
Music & BGM
Production Values
Drawbacks?
Routine Story
Cliched Subplots
Length
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Reservations
Mismatched Season 2 Series Review by Binged Bureau
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