‘Made in Heaven’ Season 2 review: Bingeworthy, never mind the preachiness in parts

Four years later, ‘Made In Heaven’ is back with Season 2 and with that, the grandeur of weddings, the uncomfortable truths, and lots of drama also return. Does the Emmy-nominated show have the same impact as the first season? Let’s deep dive!

After a 5-minute recap of the first season, 'Made in Heaven' Season 2 continues with Tara (Shobita Dhulipala) and Karan (Arjun Mathur) being shown experiencing a lull in their business. In desperation, they hire Ramesh (Vijay Raaz) as ‘co-partner,' and auditor, Bulbul (Mona Singh), to keep the momentum going. The financial struggles remain hidden from the clients, but the gradual unveiling of layers between their personal upheavals and professional challenges is what keeps the story engaging and relatable.

Tara, Karan, Kabir (Shashank Arora), and Jazz (Shivani Sharma) continue their quest to provide their clients with the best experience, but it isn't easy. Tara's personal life is in shambles due to her ongoing divorce case against Adil Khanna (Jim Sarbh) and the 'Made In Heaven' crisis, while Karan also faces a personal crisis to handle. Amidst this, romance takes a backseat, yet there is still hope.

Spanning across seven episodes, the season highlights different versions of 'happily ever after' or 'not-so-happy' scenarios through various wedding stories. The depth and the dead silence of discomfort is embraced well. Each episode presents a distinct narrative, yet the common thread is whether believing in love is truly worthwhile. From addressing racism, equality within the Dalit community, infidelity, polygamy, and lesbian weddings, the season delves into a myriad of topics. Kudos to creators Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and the directors' team (Nitya Mehra, Neeraj Ghaywan, Alankrita Srivastava) for skillfully weaving these themes without overwhelming the viewer. It might be uncomfortable at times, but the focus remains intact.

However, it does become preachy in several instances, and that leads to momentary disengagement. The intentions are novel, no doubt, but Zoya and Reema are known for being more subdued with their messaging, rather than spilling it out.

This season introduces two captivating characters. One is Bulbul (Mona), who is married to Ramesh (Vijay Raaz), and the other is Meher (Trinetra Haldar), portraying a transwoman. Kalki Koechlin reprises her role as Faiza Naqvi. Additionally, several cameos by actors like Mrunal Thakur, Samir Soni, Neelam, Pulkit Samrat, Dia Mirza, Radhika Apte, among others, stand out in their own unique ways. Notably, the episode featuring Samir Soni, Sanjay Kapoor, and Neelam truly leaves an impression.

There is also a big Bollywood wedding in French Riveria (DeepVeer, anyone). Scale wise, the show has really upped the game. The screenplay is engaging and linear. However, the writers really are the captain of the ship for intricating so many subjects within the narrative as their parallel stories continue. It is interesting and riveting, and complex. Definitely a binge-worthy show!

‘Made In Heaven’ Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video.

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