Season 2 picks up five years after the explosive end of Season 1. Rudra Srivastava, once a feared police officer, is now a broken, alcoholic ex-cop living in obscurity. He is forcibly pulled back into the world of crime when a new nemesis emerges—a flamboyant, unpredictable gangster named Doctor (played by Naveen Kasturia).
Unlike the first season (which focused on a single kidnapping gone wrong), Season 2 expands into a multi-layered heist narrative involving a stolen hard drive, political corruption, and a game of cat-and-mouse where no one’s loyalty is certain.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Apharan Season 2 is a rare sequel that respects its predecessor while expanding its universe. It does not try to be bigger; it tries to be smarter. In an era where web series are stretched to 15 episodes of filler, Apharan delivers 8 tight, tense, and often shocking chapters. Arunoday Singh deserves a spot on every "Best Actors on OTT" list for this role alone. Apharan Season 2
Final Line: If you like your crime thrillers with black coffee—bitter, strong, and without sugar—Apharan Season 2 is your perfect binge.
Where to Watch: JioCinema (formerly Voot Select) – All 8 episodes streaming now.
Parental Advisory: Strong language, graphic violence, and mature themes. Rated 18+. Season 2 picks up five years after the
Warning: Mild spoilers for Season 1 ahead.
To understand Season 2, you need to remember where we left off. Season 1 followed Rudra, a suspended police officer turned small-time fixer, who abducts a girl named Tanu (Mahima Makwana) for a local politician. The situation spirals into a vortex of murder, political conspiracy, and personal betrayal. The finale saw Rudra killing a character in a fit of rage, holding a bloody gun, and whispering the name "Guruji."
IMDb Rating: ~8.0/10 (as of latest data)
Audience Word-of-Mouth: “Not as tight as S1, but more fun and rewatchable.” Where to Watch: JioCinema (formerly Voot Select) –
Apharan Season 2 continues the high-stakes thriller tone of the original, blending action, dark humor, and twist-driven plotting. Centered on kidnapping, police corruption, and the moral compromises of ordinary people, the season expands the world introduced in Season 1 while deepening character motives and raising the personal stakes for its protagonists.
If you are a fan of the slow-burn, atmospheric tension of the first season, you might find the second season jarring—in a good way. Here is how the creative team is differentiating the new season: