Aspirants Season 2 tells a story that jumps between two different time periods, similar to Season 1. In one timeline, Guri (played by Shivankit Singh Parihar) decides to quit pursuing the UPSC exam, while SK (Abhilash Thapliyal) returns to Old Rajinder Nagar to prepare for his final attempt at the exam and also starts teaching a subject he’s good at. Abhilash Sharma (Naveen Kasturia) gets ready for the last stage of his Civil Service Exam and forms a close bond with Deepa (Tengam Celine), a girl from Arunachal Pradesh who is also in the final stage of her exam. In the other timeline, which takes place 5 years after the first, Abhilash has become a District Magistrate, Sandeep Bhaiya (Sunny Hinduja), his former mentor, is now an Assistant Labour Commissioner, SK is a teacher at an institute, and Guri is a successful entrepreneur married to Dhairya (Namita Dubey), who is Abhilash’s ex-partner. Both timelines showcase personal struggles the protagonists are dealing wit
What works
Aspirants Season 2 has a heartfelt narrative. It honestly portrays the challenges faced by three friends as they struggle to maintain their deep bond while pursuing different career paths and experiencing varied levels of success. Themes like insecurity and betrayal are skillfully explored across the 5 episodes. The characters, especially Abhilash, Dhairya, and Deepa, are well-developed.
What doesn’t
Aspirants Season 2 is not as captivating and engaging as the trailers suggested. The show maintains a consistent tone with few conflicts, and the slow-paced approach fails to create the intended impact. One recurring issue in Aspirants Season 2 is its production design, which lacks the ability to create immersive visuals. For instance, the lack of tension in a riot scene due to the production design diminishes the intensity of the scene and, to some extent, the show as a whole.
Star Performances In Aspirants Season 2
Naveen Kasturia delivers an intense performance as Abhilash Sharma, maintaining the high-quality work he did in season 1. His character’s development is the most intriguing in the show. Shivankit Singh Parihar as Guri performs decently, and Abhilash Thapliyal as SK comes across as a seasoned actor who masterfully controls his craft. Namita Dubey impresses as Dhairya, and Sunny Hinduja as Sandeep Bhaiya, although limited in scope, delivers a good performance. Tengam Celine as Deepa plays her part perfectly, and other actors in the show provide strong support.
Final Verdict Of Aspirants Season 2
Aspirants Season 2 showcases earnest performances and excels thematically. However, its one-dimensional storytelling makes it less engaging and compelling compared to its predecessor. Nevertheless, fans of content created by TVF may want to give Season 2 a chance. The show is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
