Code M Season 2 Movie Review: Cracks The Code Of An Engaging Thriller Yet Again

We are still not used to the idea of a female lead spy or officer, despite several good works in the last 5–6 years – including Code M Season 1. And here we have Code M Season 2 in quick time. Unlike what Alia Bhatt did in Raazi or Taapsee Pannu in Naam Shabana, some wow factor has always been missing. Maybe the pressure of commercialised cinema made it difficult for the filmmakers, but then came a revolution called OTT space. Here you don't have any pressure for commercial success or a limited runtime of around 2 to 2.5 hours. Code M came as an innovative series for the TV audience with mediocre taste – all thanks to popular names like Ekta Kapoor and Jennifer Winget for pushing it higher. Now it's no use discussing the shortcomings of the show in the past, so better focus on the new one.

Code M Season 2 is indeed watchable despite its predictable nature because the major chunk of the audience who will watch it are not really aware of global films/series. Those who are aware of it will easily find the mistakes, but it will still have some good for them as well. Otherwise, the TV audience who loves those terrible daily soaps will enjoy it because Code M is far superior to any daily soap. Whatever your expectations are, Code M's second season matches them and somewhat surpasses them. So just be prepared for another engaging thriller from the same team with some new faces.

Code M Season 1 ended with a tribute to the brave men and women of the Indian armed forces, which seemed like a fulfilling note, until we started watching season 2. The new season starts off right on point with a new story and old characters, and then we meet some new ones after a while. The series begins with the scene of an assassination attempt on the life of CM Joshi (Manoj Dutt) during Kargil Day celebrations. Major Monica Mehra (Jennifer Winget) almost manages to chase down the assailant, but his suicide attempt goes successfully. Monica carries through a rigorous investigation and chases leads against the clock as the case gets handed over to SP Qureshi (Swanand Kirkire) of the CBI. Monica doesn't find Qureshi that honest and later finds out that a vigilante organisation is killing the corrupt individuals who have caused the deaths of several Indian army soldiers. Little does she know that the kingpin of this organisation has a connection to Monica’s own past. How will she face her own people when the nation's at stake? Find out the answers in Code M.

The series has a shorter length compared to the first season, making it a superbly engaging affair. Not a moment of boredom, except for the predictable romance. Thankfully, it doesn't go sultry and vulgar like other web shows, and it has something to do with the main context as we find the twist later. Let's not discuss it here. Lips sealed. However, the romance does hamper its pace because a thriller is never meant to be so predictable as with the typical romance. Even the twists and turns are not that mysterious for the audience, who have seen many classic thrills from global cinema. But yes, it keeps you interested and bound to it, and that's more than enough to call it a safe viewing experience.

The performance of Jennifer Winget will leave her and Code M fans fulfilled. She is as good as she was in the first season. Maybe a little bit of variation would have worked better, but it's okay because she doesn't lose the character throughout the narrative. Tanuj Virwani will surprise you all, not because of the character but because of his performance and transformation. Seniors like Swanand Kirkire and Atul Kumar perform like pros, and we don't really expect anything less from them. The supporting cast members, Rio Kapadia, Eklavya Kashyap, Manoj Dutt and Rajiv Kachroo, have done their parts well.

Written by Aniruddha Guha and Samar Khan, the second season of Code M offers a thrilling experience. The screenwriting may look outdated for some reasons, but it doesn't become a headache. Akshay Chaubey sticks to the basics and keeps the momentum going. The runtime makes things easy for him, but it's his directional skills that put Code M at ease while dealing with intense situations. You see, intelligence is such a serious and dark topic, but we never feel it that dark and strained because Choubey presents the entire world in an audience-friendly atmosphere. Overall, Code M Season 2 delivers a worthy sequel for the fans of season 1 and Jennifer Winget. Do watch it if you know what to expect.