Kohrra Season 2 Review: A Slow-Burn Crime Drama That Stays With You

It’s been a while since I watched a crime series that genuinely lingered in my mind the way Kohrra Season 2 did.  Not just because of the central mystery, but because of the mood, the silences, and the emotional weight carried by its characters. At a time when most thrillers are louder, faster, and obsessed with twists, this one dares to stay quiet. It doesn’t rush to impress you or rely on dramatic cliffhangers at the end of every episode. Instead, it unfolds slowly and deliberately, trusting you to absorb the tension rather than react to it instantly. That kind of confidence in storytelling feels rare today. And honestly, I didn’t realise how much I missed this kind of storytelling until I watched it.

That said, this isn’t a breezy binge you casually play in the background while scrolling on your phone. The pacing is deliberate and occasionally stretches longer than expected, which may test viewers who prefer fast-moving plots. It demands attention, patience, and emotional investment to fully appreciate what it’s building. But if you’re willing to sit with it, the payoff feels earned rather than engineered for shock value. Season 2 deepens the emotional and social layers introduced earlier, making the experience more immersive and introspective. It leans into realism instead of dramatics, and that gives it weight. For me, it felt mature, grounded, and quietly powerful, and that’s exactly why it’s worth watching.

Plot: More Than Just Murder

Season 2 of Kohrra is set in the fog-laden town of Dalerpura, Punjab, where the discovery of a body inside a quiet barn shakes the community. The victim is Preet Bajwa ( Pooja Bhamrrah), a high-profile NRI influencer who has recently returned from the United States with a complicated past. Her death feels deliberate rather than random, hinting at deep personal and social tensions. What makes it more unsettling is the clash between her modern public identity and the rigid traditional values of her hometown.

The case is led by ASI Amarpal Garundi (Barun Sobti), who has been transferred in hopes of distancing himself from previous controversies. Now married to Silky (Muskan Arora), Garundi is trying to stabilise his personal life while navigating the emotional weight of the investigation. He works under SI Dhanwant Kaur (Mona Singh), a sharp but grief-stricken officer balancing professional authority with personal loss. Their partnership carries tension, restraint, and quiet understanding, adding emotional depth to the procedural framework.

Suspicion initially falls on Preet’s estranged husband, Tarsem (Rannvijay Singha), whose temper and sudden presence make him an obvious suspect. But the focus soon shifts toward her own family, especially her brother Baljinder Atwal (Anurag Arora), whose obsession with land and reputation creates an atmosphere of greed and betrayal. The narrative expands further through a parallel thread involving Arun (Prayrak Mehta), a young boy searching for his missing father within Dalerpura's migrant labour network, exposing systemic exploitation beneath the town’s surface. Johnny Malang (Vikhyat Gulati) adds another layer through his secret connection with Preet that challenges social hierarchies.

Without revealing the central spoiler, the investigation steadily uncovers a truth rooted in generational wounds, caste politics, fractured masculinity, and the illusion of the “NRI dream.” The fog around Dalerpura doesn’t just sit in the background; it feels like the town is hiding something in plain sight. As the detectives close in, it becomes clear that Preet’s death is tied to histories the town has long tried to suppress, making the resolution emotionally heavy rather than theatrically shocking.

Performances That Carry the Weight

Mona Singh as SI Dhanwant Kaur and Barun Sobti as ASI Amarpal Garundi are the emotional anchors of Season 2. Mona Singh delivers a restrained yet deeply affecting performance. Dhanwant is firm, composed, and authoritative, but beneath that rigid exterior lies grief, exhaustion, and personal strain. Singh relies on subtle expressions and pauses rather than dramatic outbursts, which makes her portrayal feel authentic and lived-in. Barun Sobti brings a quieter intensity to Garundi this time. His character feels heavier and more reflective, as though past mistakes have settled into him. Their partnership feels real tense, restrained, but built on a quiet understanding that never needs to be spelled out. However, Garundi’s internal arc occasionally feels slightly underwritten compared to Dhanwant’s emotional depth, and a few additional personal moments could have strengthened his journey further.

The supporting ensemble adds texture and realism to Dalerpura’s world. Pooja Bhamrrah as Preet Bajwa leaves a strong impression despite limited screen time, becoming the emotional and thematic centre of the story. Rannvijay Singha portrays Tarsem with convincing volatility, ensuring he feels layered rather than predictable. Anurag Arora brings intensity to Baljinder, capturing entitlement and insecurity shaped by family pride and land politics. Prayrak Mehta as Arun adds emotional weight to the migrant labour subplot, while Vikhyat Gulati gives Johnny Malang a quiet rebellious presence that hints at deeper emotional history. That said, Johnny and Arun feel like characters with untapped depth. The series suggests richer backstories but doesn’t fully explore them. Silky’s presence adds realism to Garundi’s domestic life, yet her perspective remains somewhat limited. Still, the supporting cast feels real and layered, keeping the story grounded in genuine human conflict instead of over-the-top drama.

Direction, Screenplay, and Writing

Under the direction of Randeep Jha, Kohrra Season 2 continues to feel heavy in the best way possible. The fog-drenched Punjab landscape once again mirrors the emotional and moral confusion of its characters. Jha leans into silence, letting tension build through pauses rather than punchy dialogue. Domestic spaces feel as suffocating as crime scenes, and that visual restraint gives the show its identity. The camera often lingers just long enough to make you uncomfortable, forcing you to absorb the emotional weight of every scene. Even the smallest gestures, a look, a sigh, a pause mid-sentence, are given room to breathe. It’s slow, heavy, and completely unafraid of its own silence, and that’s exactly why it works.

The writing by Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia remains sharp and socially aware, weaving in themes like bonded labor and the hollow promise of the NRI dream without turning preachy. The dialogue feels authentic, and the emotional arcs of the lead characters are written with empathy rather than melodrama. However, the combined weight of multiple subplots sometimes dilutes the central murder mystery. The pacing dips slightly in the middle, and a few narrative threads feel stretched. It aims high, and while that ambition mostly works, there are moments where it feels like it’s carrying more than it needs to.

Final Verdict: Is It Worth Your Time?

Kohrra Season 2 doesn’t chase easy thrills; it demands patience, and in return, it offers emotional depth that lingers long after the credits roll. This isn’t just about who killed whom; it’s about broken families, bruised egos, lost dreams, and everything people try to bury. The performances remain grounded, the atmosphere stays haunting, and the writing refuses to dilute its moral complexity. Yes, the pacing softens in the middle, and a few subplots feel slightly overextended, but the emotional payoff is strong enough to justify the slow burn.

The finale resolves the core investigation with weight and restraint, avoiding a dramatic, headline-style cliffhanger. However, it subtly plants seeds for what could come next. Certain personal arcs, especially the internal struggles of the lead officers, are left emotionally open-ended, and the final moments carry a quiet sense that their battles are far from over. It’s not an obvious Season 3 coming soon, but the door is clearly ajar. The world feels unfinished in a deliberate way, suggesting there’s more to explore if the creators choose to return. And if there’s another season waiting in that fog, I’m walking right back in.

By the way, if you’re into grounded film thoughts, underrated thriller picks, or just plain honest recommendations, I’m over on Instagram:@bingewatch_perspective.  That’s where I post quick recaps, hot takes, and those offbeat gems you might’ve missed.

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