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Special Ops web series cast: Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Meher Vij, Saiyami Kher, Divya Dutta, Sharad Kelkar
Synopsis: Special Ops is a power-packed thriller web series that talks about Himmat Singh, a senior officer in India’s RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). He believes a single mastermind orchestrated multiple terrorist attacks in India over 19 years, including the 2001 Parliament attack. In the web show, an internal auditor questions how Himmat uses the funds. The series is a continual journey of his missions. Do you want a complete special ops web series review? You are at the right place, then! Inside Box Office is your go-to partner when it comes to giving you the latest updates and insights into the world of your favorite movies, TV shows, and web series.
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Inside Box Office Rating: 3.5/5
Genre: Action, Espionage, Thriller
Created by: Neeraj Pandey
Directors: Neeraj Pandey, Shivam Nair
Production House: Friday Storytellers
Streaming Platform: JioHotstar
Seasons: 1 (Released March 17, 2020) + Spin-offs (Special Ops 1.5)
Episodes: 8
Language: Hindi (with multilingual dialogues)
Special Ops release date: March 17, 2020
Performances: While the performance of every character is praiseworthy in the Special Ops web series, the star performer has to be Himmat Singh. He is poised and commanding. The director has portrayed him as an intelligent and morally complex character, making him the backbone of the narrative.
Writing and direction: The director Neeraj Pandey, known for his special movies—A Wednesday, Special 26, and Baby—wins the heart of the audience with the Special Ops web series. The direction is full of suspense, realism, and spine-chilling drama. The screenplay covers twenty years, juggling between the past and the present. One of the most commendable parts of the show is that it never loses coherence. With its crisp dialogue delivery, we understand how the characters handle the espionage troops with authenticity without sugarcoating real facts. However, in some scenes, the pacing becomes inconsistent when the subplots feel lesser dealt with.
Cinematography: With sleek visuals traversing countries like Turkey, Jordan, the UAE, and India, shifting international locations, Himmat Singh and his team race against time to get hold of the elusive terrorist known as Ikhlaq Khan.
Music and Sound Design: Advait Nemlekar, with his background music, enhances the suspense and tension that the audience can feel in the web series. What’s more? The title track is subtle yet impactful.
Spin-off: Special Ops 1.5 (2021)
Did you know after Special Ops, a mini-series was also released?
Due to the success of the main series, a mini-series, Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story, was released. It delves into the backstory of Himmat Singh and his evolution into a spymaster. While shorter and less intense, it added depth to the protagonist and was positively received.
Special Ops Web Series: Should you watch it or not?
This realistic spy thriller is a must-watch if you are keen on watching political dramas. The Special Ops web series has several strong central performances that deliver amazing dialogues and bind the audience with dialogue-driven storytelling. On the other hand, this web series would not appeal much to those people who love romantic or light comedy web series or TV shows. As the Special Ops TV series doesn’t have linear storytelling, it only interests thriller enthusiasts. This is what we feel about this web series. What do you think? Comment down below and let us know. You can stream this web series on JIoHotstar and watch the trailer online.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The producers of Special Ops are Neeraj Pandey and Sheetal Bhatia.
Allegedly, it is believed that the spending of Special Ops is around INR 28 crores. Also, the show also mentions a budget of 250 crores for “Operation Himmat”.
The director of Special Ops is Neeraj Pandey. Shivam Nair is also credited as the co-director.
The lead role in the Special Ops TV series is Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh.
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