Suzhal season 2 review: Netizens hail Kathir's crime thriller show for unexpected twists, Manjima Mohan's cameo shocked fans

Suzhal season 2 review

The much-anticipated Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 has finally dropped on Prime Video, and the reactions are pouring in. The first season set the benchmark for Indian thriller web series, bringing in a unique blend of mystery, folklore, and intense character arcs. With the second season now available for streaming, fans and critics alike are debating whether it lives up to expectations.

The Buzz Around #SuzhalS2OnPrime

Ever since the series premiered, Twitter (X) has been flooded with reactions under #SuzhalS2OnPrime and #Suzhal2review. Fans of the show have expressed their excitement and critiques in equal measure.

Prathap (@KindHeartGuy) summed up the experience in his tweet:

#SuzhalS2OnPrime delivers again! Riveting crime drama with emotional depth and unexpected twists. Can't wait to see more! #Suzhal2
Prathap (@KindHeartGuy) February 28, 2025

”#SuzhalS2OnPrime delivers again! Riveting crime drama with emotional depth and unexpected twists. Can’t wait to see more! #Suzhal2”

Another viewer, Alex (@AlexCheliyan), simply tweeted:

“Watching #SuzhalS2OnPrime ”
What Works in Suzhal 2?

Many fans and critics have praised the show’s ability to hold the audience’s attention with a well-crafted screenplay and compelling performances.

Ashok Surya (@AshokSurya) wrote:

#SuzhalS2OnPrime Keeps you engaged throughout. Standout screenplay @PushkarGayatri sir and mam @PrimeVideoIN Excellently keeping the audience glued by performance of @am_kathir sir @aishu_dil mam @SamCSmusic sir #Lal sir #Saravanan sir Special mention to all the Ashok Surya (@AshokSuryaOff03) February 28, 2025

”#SuzhalS2OnPrime Keeps you engaged throughout. Standout screenplay by @PushkarGayatri and @PrimeVideoIN. Excellent performances by @am_kathir, @aishu_dil, and @SamCSmusic. Special mention to all the women in the show!”

According to Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus), one of the main highlights was Kathir’s performance:

#SuzhalS2OnPrime [4/5] :@am_kathir anchors the show with his perfect portrayal as the investigating Cop.. A career defining show for him.. @aishu_dil delivers a memorable performance... #Saravanan as the partner Cop in the investigation is good..#Lal is good..
Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) February 28, 2025

”@am_kathir anchors the show with his perfect portrayal as the investigating cop.. A career-defining show for him..”

The cinematography and intense background score by Sam C.S. also received a lot of appreciation.

A detailed review by Movies4u Reviews (@Movies4uReviews) stated:

#Suzhal2Review - GOOD It stays true to the first season with engaging twists, strong performances, and solid direction. The Ashta Kaali concept adds depth, but the main story feels familiar, and the intensity drops after Episode 5.The climax isnt very impactful, but its Movies4u Reviews (@Movies4uReviews) February 28, 2025

“It stays true to the first season with engaging twists, strong performances, and solid direction. The Ashta Kaali concept adds depth, but the main story feels familiar, and the intensity drops after Episode 5. The climax isn’t very impactful, but it’s still a good watch for thriller fans.”

What Could Have Been Better?

While the general response is positive, some viewers feel Season 2 lacks the gripping suspense of the first installment. The pacing of the series seems to slow down after the initial episodes.

User Shwin (@Ashwin14114005) wrote:

#Suzhal2 #SuzhalS2OnPrimeDone Expected continuity but disappointedNot as good as season 1But good watch engagingGood twists #SuzhalS2#kathir#AishwaryaRajesh#pushkargayathriOverall Disappointed7 on 10
@Shwin (@Ashwin14114005) February 28, 2025

”#Suzhal2 #SuzhalS2OnPrime Done Expected continuity but disappointed. Not as good as season 1. But good watch, engaging, with good twists. Overall Disappointed – 7 on 10.”

Another viewer pointed out that the show starts strong but loses some intensity after Episode 5. While Ashta Kaali’s mythology adds an interesting layer, some felt that it wasn’t utilized to its full potential.

The climax has also been a point of debate among fans. While some loved it, others found it a bit underwhelming compared to the build-up.

The Unexpected Cameo

One of the major surprises of Season 2 was the unexpected cameo by Manjima Mohan. Fans were thrilled to see her in a crucial sequence, adding more emotional weight to the narrative.

This scene @PushkarGayatri @mohan_manjima @aishUnexpected cameo from Manjima and it was awesome #Suzhal2 #SuzhalS2OnPrime #SuzhalTheVortex #thalapathyvijay #PokemonDay #goodbadugly pic.twitter.com/VsvqyzUEUj Karthick Raja (@Karthicktvk92) February 27, 2025

Karthick Raja (@Karthicktvk92) expressed his excitement:

“This scene