Special Ops Season 2: The second season of Neeraj Pandey’s debut web series ‘Special Ops’ will premiere soon on Hotstar.
- Special OPS debuted on Hotstar on 17 March 2020.
- Its prequel, Special OPS 1.5: The Himmat Story, was released on 12 November 2021.
Neeraj Pandey’s espionage thriller series ‘Special Ops’ premiered on Hotstar in 2020 and became an instant hit. Starring Kay Kay Menon and Karan Tacker in lead roles, the show received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Special Ops is one of the most popular Hindi web series and the fans are now waiting for its second season. It’s been more than three years since Special Ops debuted and fans are now getting restless. So, what’s the status of the second installment. Here’s everything you need to know about the second season of Special Ops.
Will there be Special Ops Season 2?
Talking about the Special Ops franchise, director Neeraj Pandey said to a news agency, “When we were discussing the show with Hotstar, we planned to make something that will have recall value, and we were clear about two things. First, we will conclude the story within the first season. I mean there would be nothing left, no loose ends. But at the same time, we wanted to create a brand and a franchise with which we can easily narrate some other stories. Once our lives are restored to normalcy, we will figure out what needs to be done”.
“The amount of love that has come in, and there’s the demand for the second season. There is an appetite for it,” said Neeraj.
Well, before continuing the first season story, Neeraj Pandey decided to bring a spinoff titled Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Singh Story. Neeraj Pandey and Hotstar Specials have big plans with the Special Ops franchise. Special Ops 1.5 is the first project of their Special Ops Universe.
The mini-series having 4 episodes debuted on Nov 12, 2021. It focused on protagonist Kay Kay Menon aka Himmat Singh’s juvenile years as a RAW agent.
Latest News about Special Ops Season 2
Special Ops 2 has finally gone on floors. Director Neeraj Pandey shared the news on his X (Twitter) account. Neeraj Pandey shared the video of a helicopter taking off. His camera crew was busy capturing the shot against the backdrop of sunrise. An ambulance was also spotted on the sets.
Special Ops Season 2 Plot
In the first season, Kay Kay Menon as Raw agent Himmat Singh traces a pattern in terror attacks over the years and draws the conclusion that one person is behind all the attacks. Well, the first season concluded with no loose ends except that an important member finally being revealed alive in the credits. This changes the whole narrative. Season 2 is likely to explore that further.
The second season could also explore a new story. Expect Kay Kay Memon and his team to fight against new enemies or terrorist organizations. He would be on a new mission in season 2.
Special Ops Season 2 Release Date
It’s been more than three years since we saw new episodes of Special Ops. Neeraj Pandey was busy with his other projects. The principal photography of the first season kickstarted in mid-August 2019. The first season debuted in March 2020.
Since production for the second season has already started, we expect the second season of Special Ops to premiere by the end of 2024. In fact, it can premiere in June or July 2024.
You can stream the first season of Special Ops on Disney+Hostar. It is one of the best Hindi thriller web series out there. Its spinoff is also streaming on Disney+ Hostar.
Special Ops Season 2 Cast
Special Ops features an outstanding ensemble cast, anchored by the exceptional Kay Kay Menon, returning to his role as the mysterious RAW secret agent, Himmat Singh. Menon’s performance in the initial season received high praise, heightening anticipation among fans for another remarkable portrayal in the forthcoming season.
Other members of the cast expected to return are Karan Tacker, Anuj Sharma, Vinay Pathak, Gautami, Meher Vij, Divya Datta, Rajat Kaul, and others.
Special Ops Season 1 reception
Special Ops was one of the best Hindi web series of 2023. The first season received a positive response from critics. It also received eight nominations at the inaugural Filmfare OTT Awards, winning three of them. On IMDb, the series has an impressive score of 8.6/10 from 36k votes.
