The Family Man is an acclaimed Indian Hindi-language spy thriller series. After a successful first season, it returned with its second on June 4, 2021, on Amazon Prime Video. The series is created by the dynamic duo Raj & DK.
The show stars Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari. Tiwari, a middle-class man, secretly works as an intelligence officer for TASC, a fictional division of the National Investigation Agency. The cast also includes notable names like Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Sharib Hashmi, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and others.
Why did Srikant take up an IT job?
Season 2 opens with Srikant Tiwari grappling with the aftermath of the previous season’s events. Tiwari chooses to prioritize his family’s safety and happiness. He takes up a mundane 9-to-5 job at an IT company. Meanwhile, his wife Suchitra deals with the emotional fallout of her encounter with Arvind in Lonavala by seeing a therapist. Their children, Dhriti and Atharv, are growing up fast and are keenly aware of the strain in their parents’ marriage.
Meanwhile, at TASC, Srikant’s colleague JK is tasked with tracking down and capturing the brother of a notorious terrorist—the narrative shifts southwards, focusing on the political unrest in Sri Lanka. Major Sameer of the ISI, a character from the first season, emerges as the mastermind behind another terror plot against India, although his personal motivations remain shrouded in mystery.
How did Dhriti come to know about Srikant’s double life?
The tension between Srikant and Suchi climaxes as they struggle with their marital issues. Srikant’s efforts to mend their relationship meet resistance from Suchi, whose guilt fuels the hostility. Despite counseling from a therapist, their marriage remains strained.
Dhriti, now an adolescent, reacts to her parents’ troubled relationship with anger and rebellion, leading to her kidnapping. This harrowing event uncovers the truth about her father’s secret life, altering her perception of him. Atharv, still unaware of his father’s actual occupation, remains in the dark.
The Family Man 2 ending: Was Raji successful in her mission?
The central antagonist of the season is Raji, played by Samantha Akkineni. A disillusioned soldier who suffered in the Sri Lankan civil war and endured years of abuse, Raji nearly succeeded in a kamikaze mission against the Indian PM during bilateral talks with the Sri Lankan head of state. Although she is killed, Major Sameer survives, hinting at further plots and deepening enmity.
The season concludes with a significant cliffhanger. After thwarting the threat against the Indian PM and returning home, Srikant and Suchi share a moment in their kitchen. As Srikant inquires about Suchi’s distress, she begins to sob, and the screen cuts to black before her response, leaving viewers pondering the fate of their relationship.
The final scenes set the stage for a potential third season, shifting focus to north-east India. A cryptic message in a chat room about Project Guan Yu indicates new threats, possibly involving China, suggesting a continuation of the geopolitical intrigue that defines The Family Man.
Season 2 of The Family Man masterfully blends action, drama, and socio-political commentary, solidifying its place as a standout series in Indian streaming entertainment. The blend of personal and professional challenges faced by Srikant Tiwari, portrayed with finesse by Manoj Bajpayee, and the ensemble cast’s exceptional performances make it a compelling watch, leaving fans anticipating the next chapter in this thrilling saga.
