Jamtara – Sabka Number Aayega is back with a bang in its highly anticipated second season! This time, the show takes us deeper into the world of cybercrime, with scammers running wild in the phishing capital of India, Jamtara. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of cons, tricks, and political drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its flaws and strengths, Jamtara season 2 provides a decent watch, but falls short of achieving greatness.
The second season picks up right where we left off, with Gudiya ready to take on her former tormentor, Brajesh Bhaan, in the Assembly elections. But that’s not all! The scammers of Jamtara are facing a new challenge in the form of demonetization. Yes, the sudden step to fight corruption has left these cunning scammers scrambling to come up with innovative ways to keep their phishing business afloat.
While the show introduces us to exciting new scams like using a game show host’s voice (well you know the inspiration) as bait and resorting to emotional blackmail, it occasionally loses its way by veering off into unrelated tangents. These isolated incidents, although fun, don’t always contribute to the main storyline, leaving us wanting more coherence and connection.
The show manages to keep us hooked with its dramatic twists and mounting tension. Director Soumendra Padhi knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats, and the talented cast brings his vision to life. The chemistry between Sparsh and Monika’s characters adds a touch of authenticity to their complicated relationship, and Aksha Pardasany and Dibyendu Bhattacharya deliver some of the season’s most emotional and hilarious moments as law enforcement officers determined to crack down on cybercrime.
Commendable performances save this show gone wrong
However, the stellar performances by the cast save the day! Amit Sial nails it as the despicable politician, Brajesh Bhaan. His portrayal will make you simultaneously fear and loathe him, which is no easy feat. Monika Pawar shines as Gudiya, shouldering the show’s weight with admirable grace. Dibyendu Bhattacharya delivers some of the show’s best lines effortlessly, and Seema Pahwa steals the spotlight with her portrayal of Gangadevi, a cunning politician who knows how to play the game.
The makers try to play too safe with the plot, ruining the experience for the intellectual audience
However, amidst the commendable acting, Jamtara sometimes forgets that subtlety is key. The show has a tendency to shove every point down our throats, underestimating our intelligence as viewers. It’s like feeding a 6 year old Cerelac. Additionally, the narrative suffers from a sense of repetition, as numerous scenes depict scammers making phone calls to deceive people using different tactics. This repetitiveness becomes tiresome over time and detracts from the overall viewing experience. Furthermore, It attempts to explore the intersection of cybercrime and politics but falters in its execution. The significant screen time devoted to the political revenge story of Gudiya, Brajesh, and Gangadevi overshadows the exploration of cybercrime, leading to an imbalance in the pacing of the show.
So dekha jaye toh, Jamtara season 2 maintains the show’s spirit while exploring the dark side of power and politics. It may not reach the heights of its predecessor, but it still offers an entertaining and binge-worthy experience. If you enjoyed the first season of Jamtara, the second season, while paler in comparison, still delivers an engaging narrative. It explores new arcs and keeps the audience hooked, even though some aspects could have been fleshed out further.
