The Trial Season 2 Review: Why Kajol’s Courtroom Return Falls Short of Expectations

The Trial Season 2 marks Kajol’s return as Noyonika Sengupta, a lawyer fighting complex battles in court and life. The show stars Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Sheeba Chaddha, Kubbra Sait, and Gaurav Pandey under Umesh Bist’s direction. Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar since September 19, 2025, this legal drama continues adapting “The Good Wife” for Indian viewers.

This season follows a woman who left her comfortable home to practice law after personal betrayals. The courtroom scenes mix with family drama, showing how Noyonika handles professional challenges while dealing with broken relationships and power games in both worlds.

Story That Tries Too Hard

The second season picks up with Noyonika now settled as a lawyer. New cases bring bigger stakes, more scandals, and political games that push her limits daily.

Writers packed too many storylines into one season. Political plots, family fights, and court cases all compete for screen time. This creates confusion instead of clear storytelling.

I watched hoping for engaging legal battles, but most cases feel made-up rather than realistic. The writers seem more interested in creating drama than showing how courts actually work.

Court scenes should be the show’s strength, but they lack the punch that makes legal dramas worth watching. Cases wrap up too quickly or drag without proper build-up.

Kajol Carries the Show

Kajol does her best with limited material. Her acting experience shows as she brings life to Noyonika’s struggles. She makes you care about the character even when the story doesn’t.

Jisshu Sengupta works well alongside her, though his character could use more depth. Their scenes together feel natural, but the script gives them few chances to shine.

Alyy Khan, Sheeba Chaddha, Kubbra Sait, and Gaurav Pandey all perform decently. However, most get stuck with roles that serve the plot instead of growing as real people.

The supporting cast has talent but gets wasted on characters that feel more like chess pieces than human beings.

Direction Lacks Focus

Director Umesh Bist had good actors to work with but couldn’t bring out their best. The pacing jumps around – some scenes crawl while others rush past important moments.

Court scenes, which should grab your attention, often feel flat and unrealistic. I found myself checking the time instead of getting invested in cases.

Camera work and production quality are fine but nothing special. The background music tries too hard to create tension where none exists naturally.

The biggest problem is unclear storytelling. With so many plots running together, nothing gets the attention it needs to work properly.

What Saves the Show

Kajol’s performance stands out despite everything else. She brings dignity and strength to Noyonika, making her worth following even through weak episodes.

Some smaller storylines work better than the main plots. These moments show what the series could be with better focus and writing.

The show does try addressing real social issues through its legal cases. When it works, you can see glimpses of what attracted viewers to the original American version.

Where It Goes Wrong

Critics call this season unnecessary, and I understand why. The first season ended the story well enough that continuing feels forced.

Even Kajol’s strong acting can’t fix the weak writing. Watching becomes work instead of entertainment for most episodes.

The series loses sight of being a legal drama. Instead of courtroom tension, we get relationship drama that feels more like a soap opera.

Many scenes focus on creating shocking moments rather than building character or advancing meaningful storylines.

Critics and Viewers React

Professional reviewers gave mixed reactions, with most pointing out the show’s problems. Despite being better than Season 1, it still disappoints compared to what it could be.

Several major publications called it a “missed chance” to create something special. Critics consistently mention how the show fails to match its source material.

Social media reactions show viewer disappointment. Many expected more from Kajol’s return to web series after her film successes.

The show hasn’t created the conversations or buzz that successful legal dramas usually generate among viewers.

My Final Take

The Trial Season 2 had potential but wastes it on unfocused storytelling and weak writing. Kajol gives her best effort, but one person can’t save an entire production.

Legal drama fans should look elsewhere for better options. However, if you enjoy Kajol’s work, you might find moments worth watching despite the show’s problems.

I believe future seasons need better writers, clearer direction, and focus on what makes legal dramas work. The talent is there – the execution just needs major improvement.

The show tries covering too much ground without mastering any single element. This scattershot approach hurts what could be compelling television.

Rating: 2.5/5