What Is the Story About?
Kumar Mahajan (Swapnil Joshi) stumbles upon dairies which consist of his future. He rises to a great position following it. However, things slowly change for Kumar when a new woman enters his life. The book predicts dire consequences upon her entry. Will Kumar emerge victorious over fate? The battle of one man to control destiny and fight fate is the overall theme of the series.
Performances?
Swwapnil Joshi continues his intense form from the previous season here as well. He showcases the various moods and emotions of the character effortlessly. The real drama kicks in in the middle of the season. The dramatic action gets into overdrive at places, but it is well under control most of the time.
Analysis
Sameer Vidwans directs season two of Samantar. Although the characters are the same, the second season feels like an entirely new ball of the game due to the theme and the handling.
The opening is a bit confusing, especially if the first season is entirely out of one’s mind or has not been seen. However, soon things settle, and the narrative is developed in such a way that one can watch the second season as a standalone and still miss nothing major.
The problem lies in the actual content, which gives predictable vibes. Nothing out of the ordinary happens that hooks. A few moments and reactions, further, look entirely unnecessary and far-fetched. They lack the organic progress, appeal and connection of the first season.
The suspense element in the second season is terrible and feels outrightly silly at times. A lot of it has to do with the sheer predictability on offer.
Just when one thinks that the second season is heading towards a huge disappointment, some engaging, emotional drama commences during the middle of the season. It is also on predictable lines, but the performances and drama cover it up. There is genuineness in the emotions of the lead female character. It holds together the weak elements.
The drama also generates gripping quality. Some unpredictable turns further makes one look forward to the rest of the series.
Unfortunately, during the pre-climax and climax portions, multiple emotions (clichéd, boring and good) are rolled together with shifting in tone and theme of the series. The start, the middle, and the end – all feel different due to different emotions at work.
The lack of consistency with the narrative and many dull moments, chiefly due to the predictability, is where Samantar season two loses out. The climax takes a whole new route, and we finally see the underlying theme. If only it were better laid out narratively from the start creating a solid premise.
On the whole, Samantar Season 2 tackles an intriguing theme at its core. Unfortunately, the uneven and inconsistent screenplay derails the series intermittently and fails to generate a cohesive, engaging momentum. Give it a try if you have seen the first season or want something new to watch. But, have a lot of patience.
Other Artists?
Tejaswini Pandit has a lot of leeways emotionally in season two compared to the first. She is superb from the middle of the season, starting from the police station sequence. It is the same case with Nitish Bharadwaj who appears briefly at crucial times in the first season. He does go overboard at times, though. Sai Tamhankar takes the third most prominent part. She has two distinct roles and is alright in both characters. The rest comprise of some recurring and some few faces. They are all decent overall.
Music and Other Departments?
Amitraj (Rikami and Vanava) provides the music. It is forgettable. The background score by Aditya Bedekar is effective and sets the right mood in parts. The cinematography by Akash Agrawal is okay, at best. The editing by Faisal Mahadik is fine. The writing is also alright, barring a few places at the start.
Highlights?
Basic Theme
Emotional Moments
Casting
Drawbacks?
Inconsistent Narrative
Dragging And Dull Portions Periodically
Pre-Climax
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, in parts.
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, but with huge reservations.
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