The goddess of justice is blindfolded, but the characters who roam the corridors of Patparganj’s sessions court always keep their eyes open—especially when cases get caught between ‘jugaad’ and court arguments. When the first season of ‘Mamla Legal Hai’ came out in 2024, it created a special place in the hearts of the audience due to its simplicity and ground level comedy. Now finally the second season of ‘Masla Legal Hai’ is here on Netflix.
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This time the atmosphere of Patparganj seems to have changed. The memories are familiar, the faces are the same, but their status and power have changed a lot. While the first season seemed to be a mix of lawyers’ courtroom shenanigans, the second season tries to delve deeper into the position of the high chairs of the judiciary and the dilemmas that come with it. After seeing this, a question will surely arise in your mind that whether the old magic of Patparganj is still intact or its comedy has been lost somewhere amidst the legal complications?
Story: From Lawyers’ Juggad to Judge’s ‘Justice’
Season 2’s story picks up where the previous season left off, but with a major twist.
V.D. Tyagi’s New Avatar: Our favorite lawyer Vishweshwar Dayal aka Tyagiji (Ravi Kishan) is no longer a lawyer but has become the ‘District Judge’ of Patparganj. Now the story takes place inside the judge’s chambers instead of the courtroom debate. After becoming a judge, Tyagi ji is seen walking that fine line of eating samosas with old friends and dispensing justice without any bias. On the other hand, the old battle between Sujata Didi (Nidhi Bisht) and Lakhmir Mintu (Anjum Batra) to occupy the chamber continues. Harvard dropout Ananya (Nayla Grewal) is still grappling with the ground realities of Indian courts.
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Acting: Ravi Kishan’s one-man show
The entire series once again rests on the shoulders of Ravi Kishan. His body language and composed style as a judge impresses. Nidhi Bisht and Anjum Batra’s song gives a touch of comedy. Kusha Kapila has made an entry as lawyer Naina Arora. His style is impeccable, though his character could have been given more depth in the story. The mysterious presence of Divyendu Bhattacharya and the cameo of ‘Nirahua’ (Dinesh Lal Yadav) is like a surprise package for the audience.
The weak link: Where did the ‘legal edge’ go wrong?
There are some things in season 2 that don’t feel as tight as the first season: this time the writers try to take on serious social issues like harassment against men, homosexuality and property rights, but they don’t tie into the main story as smoothly as in previous seasons. In terms of editing, the show is a bit loose. Some scenes are dragged out longer than necessary, which dulls the edge of the comedy. The comedy of the old ‘street smart’ lawyers has diminished somewhat due to the seriousness of the judges’ chambers.
Technical aspects and direction
Director Rahul Pandey leaves no stone unturned to show the dusty and file-filled world of the Patparganj court. The cinematography is simple which makes the atmosphere of the court real. The background score fits the mood of the story, but could have been made a bit more ‘crisp’ on the editing table.
Conclusion: Watch or not?
‘Masla Legal Hai’ Season 2 is an honest sequel, brilliantly portraying the dilemmas faced by the higher-ups of the judiciary. Although it lacks a bit of the ‘pure comedy’ of the first season, Ravi Kishan’s brilliant acting and your attachment to Patparganj’s characters will compel you to watch it till the end.
OTT platform: Netflix
Cast: Ravi Kishan, Nidhi Bisht, Anjum Batra, Naila Grewal, Kusha Kapila
Director: Rahul Pandey
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Verdict: If you are into Ravi Kishan’s desi style and courtroom drama, this case is ‘legal’ and entertaining for you!