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Ep 3 is a deep dive into the show's most compelling relationship... the volatile friendship between Sagor and Ranjit.

This episode excels by focusing on the street-level gang dynamics and the quiet, tactical genius of Arjun Maitra. As Arjun closes in, the internal pressure on the gang ratchets up, revealing new layers to Sagor's character, brought to life by Ritwik Bhowmik's excellent and nuanced performance.

However, the episode is let down by the portrayal of Ranjit. While Aadil Zafar Khan gives an energetic performance, his character's mannerisms and dialect feel more suited to a Mumbai-based gangster film than a Kolkata thriller. This breaks the authentic, gritty atmosphere the show has so carefully built, a flaw that becomes increasingly noticeable.

The narrative, enriched by the introduction of new political angles, is sharp and engaging. Despite the misstep in character portrayal, the writing and Jeet's solid performance keep the tension high and the story moving forward.

It's a crucial and well-plotted episode, but the inauthentic acting pulls it down from being truly exceptional. 7/10.

Khakee's second episode solidifies its place as a thoughtful and engaging crime thriller.

The series moves beyond its initial setup to introduce the main conflict, with Jeet's character, IPS Arjun Maitra, taking the reins. Jeet is a fantastic addition, portraying the police officer not as a one-man army but as a sharp strategist who understands the political and criminal landscape he's up against.

The episode's strength lies in its meticulous plotting, which sets up a high-stakes investigation while further developing the show's rich cast of characters. The friction between the gangsters Sagor and Ranjit becomes more pronounced, and the introduction of Chitrangda Singh's opposition leader adds a new dimension to the political machinations.

While the pacing remains slow and deliberate, it's a necessary choice to build the complex narrative. The episode delivers a shocking twist that redefines the series' direction entirely, proving that this is more than just another cop-versus-criminal story. The performances and cinematography continue to be of a high caliber, creating a world that feels both authentic and dangerous.

This episode shows the series has big plans, and it's well worth the investment. 7.5/10.

Ep 2 ploughs into three sketches: an apocalypse evacuation that descends into absurd denial; a supposed action-movie star meltdown - excellent Seagal satire; and a country singer's jam session gone criminally wrong with hostage-fuelled songwriting.

The apocalyptic bit pokes fun at chaos and denial, yet lands flat, while the Seagal parody at least delivers a moment of genuine satire. The country star scenario leans dark and twisted - but feels repetitive and less inspired than earlier runs.

A recurring gripe: Segura's gross-out approach offers fewer surprises here, and the episode overall doesn't match the first's jolting energy

Not nearly as sharp. 5.5/10: still cringey, still somewhat watchable, but noticeably weaker.