Web Series: The Trial Season 2
Director: Umesh Bist
Cast: Kajol, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Sheeba Chaddha, Kubbra Sait, Sonali Kulkarni, Gaurav Pandey, Karanvir Sharma, Myra Singh, Suhani Juneja, Beena Banerjee, Aseem Hattangadi, Asrani
Streaming on: JioHotstar
Episodes: 6 of ~45 mins each
Streaming From: 19th September 2025
The second season of The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha returns on JioHotstar with Kajol once again leading as Noyonika Sengupta, a woman caught at the crossroads of law, politics, and fractured personal loyalties. If the first season charted her re-emergence after her husband Rajiv’s (Jisshu Sengupta) scandal, Season 2 widens the canvas to explore the aftershocks — in court, in the political arena, and inside the law firm where she struggles to prove her worth.
Noyonika’s professional journey takes on weightier, socially charged cases, while her personal life unravels further. Her marriage to Rajiv mutates into a tense battle of influence: she demands a divorce, while he pressures her for support to boost his political career. Their conflicts are complicated by the arrival of Rajiv’s rival, Narayani Dhole (Sonali Kulkarni), who is willing to play dirty to secure her dominance.
At the law firm, rivalries sharpen. Malini Khanna (Sheeba Chaddha) finds her position threatened by Param Manjal (Karanvir Sharma), a new partner with his own agenda. The return of Vishal Chaubey (Alyy Khan), Noyonika’s former flame, adds yet another layer of personal complexity. These shifting alliances position Noyonika not just as a lawyer, but as someone constantly negotiating survival on multiple fronts.
Despite the promise of its title, the season underutilises courtroom drama. The opening molestation case is resolved outside of court, and legal proceedings remain limited across the season. When the show does step inside, though, it delivers standout moments — most notably with veteran actor Asrani, making his OTT debut as a flamboyant defense lawyer. He steals every scene with flair, providing some of the season’s most engaging beats.
At its best, Season 2 uses high-profile cases as mirrors for Noyonika’s inner conflicts, forcing her to weigh ambition against conscience and survival against integrity. But the narrative often tries to juggle too much, crowding political intrigue, family drama, and workplace rivalry into a limited runtime. The result is uneven: some arcs, like Noyonika’s bond with her children or her friendship with Sana, feel underdeveloped even as they are meant to carry emotional weight.
Still, the season generates enough momentum to keep audiences invested. The mix of betrayals, political maneuvering, and law firm rivalries creates tension, even if the writing doesn’t always match the ambition.
The closing scenes set up intriguing possibilities. Sana’s drafted resignation hints at fractures within Noyonika’s closest circle, while her visit to Vishal’s home — interrupted by a call from Rajiv — points to a personal and political tug-of-war that could dominate the next chapter. These beats suggest the series may be moving away from a straight remake of The Good Wife, leaning toward its own identity. The question is whether it will sharpen its focus on messy entanglements or finally give the courtroom its due.
Also Read: The Trial Season 2: Kajol’s Jaw-Dropping Dialogues and Jisshu Sengupta’s Emotional Response
The Trial Season 2 confirms its ambition: a legal and political drama anchored by Kajol’s steady performance and supported by an ensemble that brings fresh dynamics. But the series continues to struggle with balance — often leaning more into melodrama than legal intrigue. Viewers drawn to Kajol and the tangled power plays will find plenty to follow, but those hoping for a sharper, more courtroom-driven legal drama may still leave wanting more.
