Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2: A filler season that misses the mark

The first season of Netflix series Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein set a high bar with its unique blend of suspense and drama, leaving plenty of room for the story to grow. Unfortunately, Season 2 is a textbook example of narrative bloat, diluting the elements that made the first season so engaging.

The follow-up does little to build on its strengths, instead dragging a filler-worthy plot over an entire season. It’s the kind of situation we’ve seen before with shows like Sacred Games and Mirzapur, where a solid first few seasons were followed by bloated ones that lacked the same sharpness or direction.

The storyline in Season 2 picks up with Vikrant (Tahir Raj Bhasin) still entangled in Purva's (Anchal Singh) obsessive grip and her family's shady dealings. While the premise has promise, the narrative gets bogged down by convoluted subplots, including Purva’s family’s dealings and an unnecessary love triangle, that add noise but no substance to the story.

Gurmeet Choudhary’s character, Guru, feels shoehorned into the story. He offers flashy action sequences but fails to add depth or purpose to the convoluted love triangle. His presence doesn’t bring anything new or meaningful to the table except incredible action sequences, and he ultimately contributes to the confusion rather than clearing things up.

Anchal Singh’s compelling portrayal of Purva is a rare bright spot, injecting depth into an otherwise overly melodramatic and meandering narrative. Saurabh Shukla once again commands attention as Akheraj Awasthi, using his imposing screen presence to elevate even the season's most dramatic moments. The sense of fear he brings to the table just by sheer screen presence and body language is remarkable.

This season leans heavily into melodrama, with drawn-out confrontations, overwrought monologues, and tear-filled family showdowns that often verge on parody. It’s as if the show is trying a bit too hard to hit every emotion it can, and while it may land with some viewers, it might feel like too much for others.

The bigger problem is that the second season explores subplots and side characters that never resolve or contribute to the main story. Instead of focusing on Vikrant’s struggle, the season gets sidetracked by unresolved subplots involving Purva’s family and Guru’s role, which dilute the central tension.

While Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 isn’t entirely unwatchable, it falters under the weight of bloated storytelling and misplaced melodrama, leaving fans yearning for the sharpness of its predecessor. While Anchal Singh continues to impress, the added melodrama and too many confusing plot points make this season feel like a rerun without much new to offer.

It’s as if the show got caught up in its success and forgot what made it work in the first place. It’s still watchable but not the thrilling continuation we were hoping for.