Director : Anshuman Kishore Singh
Cast : Eijaz Khan , Pooja Gor
Episodes : 6
Streaming : Sony Liv

If there’s one thing Adrishyam 2 – The Invisible Heroes promises, it’s action, adrenaline, and agents fighting the good fight from the shadows. But what unfolds across its six episodes is less of a stealthy, edge-of-your-seat thriller and more of a formula-driven espionage drama that’s trying to stay afloat on patriotic fumes.
 
Returning for another round of covert operations are Ravi Verma (Eijaz Khan) and Durga aka Red Queen (Pooja Gor), now seasoned agents balancing personal baggage and national duty. The duo tackles three missions—Taajposhi, Scientist, and Iblis—each spread over two episodes. The stakes? Nothing less than preventing another 26/11-scale catastrophe. Sounds promising, right? But somewhere between sepia-toned visuals and streetlight-orange filters meant to represent ‘foreign lands,’ the thrill gets a little too... visible.
 
The narrative structure sticks to a template that, while functional, leaves little room for genuine suspense. Each mission follows a rinse-repeat cycle—undercover entry, intelligence gathering, confrontation. The Scientist arc stands out with its plausibility and tension, offering the only sliver of unpredictability in an otherwise linear journey. The remaining plots unfold with all the mystery of a daytime soap; you can see the twists coming from a mile away.
 
Despite being grounded in a genre known for deception, double-crossing, and ticking clocks, Adrishyam 2 plays it safe—sometimes too safe. You won’t find moral ambiguity here; the heroes are righteous, the enemies are evil, and grey areas don’t exist. It’s black-and-white storytelling in a genre that thrives on the grey.
 
Eijaz Khan does his best to inject gravitas into Ravi, blending stoicism with a weariness that occasionally feels all too real. Whether that’s by design or fatigue from uninspired writing is up for debate. Pooja Gor as Durga/Red Queen holds her ground—poised, focused, and emotionally grounded—but her performance struggles to rise above a script that doesn’t challenge her enough.
 
The chemistry between the leads is one of the show’s few strong points. Their camaraderie and emotional undertones help anchor the otherwise mechanical plotlines. Supporting actors, including Swaroopa Ghosh and Chirag Mehra, do what’s needed, though their screen time and character arcs are mostly functional, not memorable.
 
Visually, Adrishyam 2 tries to differentiate settings with color tones, but the overuse of stereotypical hues for Pakistan or Bangladesh scenes feels lazy. Cinematography is efficient but rarely inventive. The editing is crisp, but the pacing suffers from repetitive sequences. You can almost count how many times someone yells “We don’t have enough time!” in a single episode.
 
The background score attempts to add urgency, but it often feels like it’s trying to compensate for what the screenplay lacks—actual tension. Action choreography is passable, but nothing here will stick with you after the credits roll.
 
The show avoids dipping its toes into real political commentary, yet it leans heavily into the well-worn trope of threats exclusively from neighboring nations like Pakistan and Bangladesh. There's no real exploration of enemy motivations, reducing them to cardboard-cutout villains with recycled Bollywood lines. The approach lacks nuance and feels like a missed opportunity in an otherwise potent setting.
 
What’s most glaring is how little emotional complexity is given to the agents themselves. We get hints of personal lives—a pregnant wife, adoptive parents at odds—but these detours feel more like filler than actual character depth.
 
Adrishyam 2 – The Invisible Heroes isn’t trying to reinvent the genre—it knows what it is: a fast-paced, easy-to-digest thriller with just enough firepower to hold your attention for an evening binge. But if you’re expecting layered characters, clever twists, or sharp commentary on espionage and modern threats, you may walk away disappointed.
 
This is not a show that demands deep thought—it’s quick content, designed to entertain with minimal effort. Like fast food, it fills the gap but leaves you craving something a little more substantial.