Bandish Bandits Season 2 Review: Predictable But Oh-So Entertaining

In the second season of the much-loved Prime Video series Bandish Bandits, Radhe and Tamanna have parted ways and are facing their own individual hurdles on their musical journeys. While Radhe must save the face of the Rathore Gharana, Tamanna has gone back to musical school where she faces a tough teacher from whom she will give anything to learn. When the two of them face against each other once again, will past feelings bubble to the surface?

Bandish Bandits Season 2 has 8 episodes, each with a runtime of around 45 minutes.

Bandish Bandits Season 2 Review

Bandish Bandits Season 1 was an adventure and a half. Confusing and without narrative cohesion or even logic sometimes, the series captured the hearts of audiences thanks to its honest performances and some seriously great songs. Season 2 comes with new challenges for Radhe and Tamannah in their own separate worlds although it’s clear that they both yearn for each other.

The series is thoroughly engaging – its fast pace captures the thrill of the situation and the cut-throat competition of their lives in a mesmerising and colourful spectacle that is nothing short of fantastic. The series does a good job of blending the emotions and the music together, so much so that they seem to blend into one another. The seamless transition and mix from one to other is wholesome and done well and the actors also add to this feeling with their addictive performances.

The series excellently captures the feelings that musicians harbour towards their craft while pointing out how important change is in order to capture the eye of the audience as well. There is an honesty in these moments that one cannot help but be moved by and relate to. Whether it be Radhe coming to terms with bringing change to classical music or Tamannah accepting that she needs to understand herself first before diving deep into her music. These topics are handled well by the show and we see growth from all spheres.

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The relationship between the elders and their complicated histories is an interesting watch and is handled quite well, adding context while not slowing the runtime down too much. I think it’s good that they didn’t oversimplify or overcomplicate anything there and we get to know enough for everything to make sense. On the other hand, I like the push and pull between Radhe and Tamannah, it created an emotional tension in the series that was enjoyable and you can definitely feel the electricity between the two characters. Although I am a little confused about where the relationship ended, I must say that they did a good job with it and didn’t give us an answer either way.

However, Bandish Bandits suffers from its predictable storyline and convenient characters and situations. The melodrama in the series is juicy and definitely a driving force behind viewers tuning in episode after episode but I think it’s hard to forget just how generic the story is. I think there is some complexity and some answers this time around but then again, there are some issues that I couldn’t ignore. Also, the series, for some reason, introduces some very important topics fleetingly but simply brushes them aside – using them as a crutch to sound important. It’s quite in bad taste and doesn’t fit into the series either.

But, I will say that in spite of it all, the series holds onto our attention well and keeps us engaged throughout.

Final Thoughts

In the end, the series was thoroughly entertaining for me. Its music, storytelling and performances are really good. It’s storyline is predictable and extremely convenient but sometimes we all need something light to watch to keep us engaged throughout.

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