Paatal Lok Season 2 review: Fantastic deep dive into Nagaland’s socio-political landscape

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Jan 18, 2025 Read the article

For those who haven’t seen the first season of Paatal Lok, it was loosely inspired by Tarun Tejpal’s Novel The Story of My Assassins.

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After a gap of five years, Paatal Lok Season 2 has arrived amidst high expectations.

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Thankfully the second season turns out to be even more bingeworthy.

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What sets apart the second season is the setting of Nagaland, giving the viewers a new perspective on the socio-political situation of the state.

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A major USP of Paatal Lok Season 2 is undoubtedly its depiction of Nagaland politics.

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To sum it up Paatal Lok Season 2 is absolutely binge-worthy, and a must-watch for fans of Paatal Lok Season One, and Jaideep Ahalwat admirers.

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