Mumbai Dairies Season 2 Review:
Mumbai Dairies Season 2 Review: set during the terrible Mumbai floods, brings back famous characters played by Mohit Raina and Konkona Sen Sharma, among others.
Rating: 4 Stars!
Cast
Natasha Bharadwaj,Tina Desai, Sonali Kulkarni, Mohit Raina, Konkona Sen Sharma, Satyajeet Dubey,Mrunmayee Deshpande, Shreya Dhanwanthary.
Director
- Nikkhil Advani
Writer
- Yash Chettija, Persis Sodawaterwala
Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
Language
- Hindi with Subtitles.
Story
Mumbai Dairies Season 2 Review: Konkona Sen Sharma, Mohit Raina, Tina Desai, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Satyajeet Dubey, Natasha Bharadwaj, Mrunmayee Deshpande, and Prakash Belawadi are among the outstanding ensemble cast members of the series. New talent is being introduced this season, such as Ridhi Dogra and Parambrata Chattopadhyay.
The second season continues where the first left off, but this time the attention is on the devastation brought on by the floods and how Bombay General Hospital and the entire city of Mumbai deal with the situation. The characters each confront different struggles, with Kaushik (Mohit Raina) still having to deal with the fallout from his previous season’s acts.
Chitra (Konkona Sen Sharma) is confronted with her history, and other characters such as Diya (Natasha), Ahaan (Satyajeet), Sujata (Mrunmayee Deshpande), and Ridhi Dogra play important roles in the unfolding drama.
Plus Points
It is a masterfully written narrative that delves deeply into the lives of the individuals and the problems they face. This season, Konkona Sen Sharma and Satyajeet Dubey excel both individually and collectively. The character story of Mohit Raina is exquisitely subtle, and he gives a superb performance. With their superb performance, the supporting cast, which includes Shreya Dhanawanthary, Tina Desai, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, and Prakash Belawadi, lends dimension to the story.
The second season of Mumbai Diaries is unique in its capacity to humanize the devastating floods without devolving into melodrama. The excellent script and the outstanding work of the entire cast deserve praise. The extraordinary level of detail makes sure that viewers are engrossed in the plot from beginning to end.
This season also fearlessly examines different subjects such as abuse, troubled marriages, and sexuality, bringing levels of depth to the characters and their interactions. One sequence in particular between Kaushik and Chitra stands out as a heartbreaking and well-done moment that sticks in your mind.
Minus Points
Attempts have been made numerous times to capture Bombay/Mumbai in a piece of content, regardless of the format. While some formulae were successful and made people nostalgic, others proved to be failures with very nothing to give.
Verdict
Finally, Season 2 of Mumbai Diaries is a must-watch. Despite the intimidating subject matter, the show defies expectations of being ordinary, boring, or repetitious. It offers a gripping story, superb acting, and an emotional rollercoaster that will leave an enduring impression. Don’t think twice about adding this treasure to your watchlist.
Another fantastic season in the franchise that had a standout first season is Mumbai Diaries Season 2. Keep an eye out for the Mumbai spirit and its heroes.
