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The Trial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha Season 2 review: Compellingly Explores New Layers Of Power, Love And Trust
‘The Trial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha Season 2’ – The second season of the Indian adaptation of the famous American series ‘The Good Wife’ aired on CBS explores new layers of power, love and trust and while doing so takes a tiny leaf of inspiration from incidents revolving around Maharashtra Politics (Marathi Manoos, Outsider etc) and the Aryan Khan drug incident in Umesh Bist helmed absorbing six-episode series
The Trial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha Season 2 synopsis
Begins from where season 1 ended, Asst. Judge Rajiv Sengupta (Jisshu Sengupta) has begun the preparations of his political ambition. A veteran sitting member of parliament played by Sonali Kulkarni gives Rajiv tough times, as Rajiv battles his opponents’ games on and off screen, his wife the now famous lawyer Noyonika Sengupta (Kajol) goes through various test regarding her love, faith, faith, trust, betrayal and more as she settles some interesting cases ranging from a molestation to attempted murder to possession of drugs to health hazards due to pollution etc. during these how Noyonika and people around her family, work place and more go through an emotional roller coaster ride finds the crux of this season of the second season of The Trail.
Director Umesh Bist (the good Pagglait (2021), Kaun (2021) and the dud Hero (2015) ensures that the soul of ‘The Trial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha’ – the Indian adaptation of the popular international series ‘The Good Wife’ remains intact as in the second season a bit of politics gets mixed with the legal drama, family drama, morality issues, duty, responsibility, love, lust, lost, faith fate in an intriguing premise.
Noyonika is no longer vulnerable now, she is stronger than never before and she is making the right noises and fighting for what she feels is right both inside and outside of her house.
It will be interesting how the third season will shape up as there are some unexpected surprises and revelations which demand more elaborations.
Opens with a high dramatic note – the tense Rajeev is driving the car and a very worried Noyonika is by her daughter who is struggling to breathe. Setting the tone for an engaging roller coaster ride.
However, there are drawbacks which cannot be ignored – for example the rape and molestation case on the famous big shot by the massage girl after a good built-up end on a very timid note.
Performance
Kajol is excellent once again as her character gains strength.
Jisshu Sengupta once gain proves his mettle as a sensible performer who understands the sensibility of the character deeply.
Sonali Kulkarni is a powerful addition and the actress nails it with finesse.
Alyy Khan is again good with his subtle dialogue delivery and eyes.
Sheeba Chaddha is in the skin of her character completely once again.
Kubbra Sait is fabulous and this time has an interesting competition.
Gaurav Pandey makes his mark.
Aseem Hattangadi has his moments
Shriti Bisht and Suhani Juneja as teenage daughters have more to say this time and they do well.
Veteran Asrani brings some nostalgia and adds his good old charm.
The Trial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha Season 2 review – final words
It’s a compelling binge worthy follow up
Going with a deserving three and half stars from 5 – 3.5/5
The Trial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha season 2 is produced by Baninjay Asia and is streaming on JioHotstar from September 19, 2025.
PS: The series has kissing, intimate scenes and use of foul language at places.
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