Good news may be on the cards for fans of police action thrillerPaatal Lok.ThePrime Videoaction feast, which has some serious star power behind it in the form of producer, Bollywood actressAnushka Sharma, captures the story of a dedicated police officer named Hathi Ram Chaudhary (Jaideep Ahlawat). Season two follows Hathi on a journey back into the underworld, this time tasked with looking into a high-profile murder case that has undoubtedly made a lot of noise. As he begins to peel back the layers, he finds himself falling deeper into the corruption of the underworld, much of which is being facilitated by the world he knows. However, in kicking the hornet’s nest, Hathi finds himself in a string of dangerous life-or-death circumstances leaving him forced to choose between justice and freedom. The end of the season sees Hathi hang up his uniform, seemingly, for good.
After another explosive season, fans of the noir series will be pleased to know that a third installment has not been written off by show creatorSudip Sharma. When asked if season three is a possibility, Sharma toldVariety: “I don’t know if there is ever going to be a Season 3. I mean, I haven’t really fully made up my mind yet. But knowing Hathi Ram, I don’t think he’s someone who changes his mind. So if he has quit, he has quit.”
‘Paatal Lok’ Has Been Met With Mixed Reviews Over its Controversial Social Commentary
Since its arrival,Paatal Lokhas been met with a mixed reception for its gritty social commentary. Over the course of its two-season stretch,it has touched on a range of “taboo” themes, including high-level political corruption, social injustice, systematic failings, discrimination and overall morality. Naturally, this stoked a few fires with some criticizing the show for painting India in a negative light and for framing law enforcement as generally corrupt. However, others hailed the show for unapologetically speaking out on issues that are typically brushed under the rug in a candid, unfiltered way that is unforgiving in holding the justice system to account.
If a third season of the show does emerge, it remains to be seen which avenue it will take. Given that show creator, Sharma, has rightfully pointed out that Hathi does not seem like the type of person to go back on his word, a return to the police force may not be plausible. However, perhaps an extreme case in which Hathi is put as a lead officer or a position of power enables him to bring about reform could realistically sway him. All remains to be seen.
Paatal Lokis on Prime Video now. Stay tuned at Collider for updates on season three.
