Do you intend to binge-watch Sunil Grover’s Sunflower 2? Read our entire web series review to see if it’s worth your time!
“Sunflower 2” receives a modest rating of 3.1/5 in reviews, showcasing a diverse cast including Adah Sharma, Sunil Grover, Ranvir Shorey, and others. The series is created by Vikas Bahl and directed by Navin Gujral, available for streaming on ZEE5 in Hindi. With a runtime of eight episodes, each ranging from 30 to 40 minutes, the show promises a blend of mystery and comedy.
Set in an apartment complex named Sunflower, the narrative unfolds with a mix of suspense and humor as residents find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation. The ensemble cast delivers commendable performances, bringing life to their respective characters and adding depth to the storyline. However, some reviewers note inconsistencies in pacing and execution, which may affect the overall viewing experience.
Despite its shortcomings, “Sunflower 2” offers an intriguing premise and engaging performances, making it a decent choice for those seeking light-hearted mystery-comedy entertainment. While it may not reach the heights of critical acclaim, it still manages to entertain with its blend of humor and suspense.
Sunflower 2 Review: What is it about?
This show, like true cinematic sequels (such as the Krrish franchise) or web seasons (Undekhi, Maharani), advances the plot of the previous story. At its core, this is a murder mystery set in a Mumbai housing society with a diverse population of residents and tenants, but also with characters who are hypocritical and have double standards. There is far too much packed into this mystery, in which one of the flat-owners, a wealthy lecher named Kapoor (Ashwin Kaushal), who is separated from his wife, Naina (Shonali Nagrani), is discovered dead as a result of poisoning.
The police are on the hunt for the murderer, and many characters act suspiciously as a complex story unfolds. However, among the many assorted dramatis personae, there are several undercurrents and twists as evidence is presented, only to be questioned about its veracity and even dismissed. The season sees a hot, devil-may-care bar dancer named Rosie (Adah Sharma) join as a new member, and the finger of suspicion points to her because Kapoor has bequeathed the Rs. 14 crore apartment to her.
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Sunflower 2 Review and Script Analysis:
Writers Surya Menen and Jasmeet Singh Bhatia arrive late (as in this season) and are unable to deal expertly with the previous season’s convoluted and, more importantly, garbled scenario and murder. Season 1 ended with the (unexplained) abduction of Sonu (Sunil Grover), the prime suspect due to his obsession with chemicals and his whimsical, over-casual, and irreverent personality.
Sonu now returns to both the residential society and his primary role as a suspect. But after that, we get a breathless look at many characters, their quirks and deceptions. The Ahuja couple’s dysfunctional relationship appears overdone in its blatant sequences, particularly the acrimony she displays, aside from her affair with the investigating cop, Inspector S. Digendra (Ranvir Shorey).
Speaking of police, the two officers who appear to be in charge of the station (accompanied by stereotyped acolytes known as havaldars) don’t appear to be working on any other cases or even standard cases. Only the suspects, their motivations, and the evidence are investigated for hours on end. A lot of talk is made about a stench that permeates the police station and is linked to the same murder but cannot be identified. Extremely implausibly, the two are pursuing every potential suspect, returning and re-visiting the society and the bar that Kapoor would frequent, and persistently pursuing many of the individuals involved, only to emerge defeated and outmanoeuvred!
Sunflower 2 Review: Outstanding Work:
As previously stated, the only genuinely captivating and attention-grabbing character in this story is the cunning and curious Kamini Bai, played expertly by Annapurna Soni. Among the other characters, she effortlessly exerts dominance. Although Sunil Grover plays a quirky role that seems out of place, he does fine. His expressions were a little too self-conscious at times. Adah Sharma is her usual passionate self, all big eyes, smiles that take your breath away, and bindaas attitude.
Ranvir Shorey’s glassy eyes and poker faces really struck a chord with me, and Girish Kulkarni, who plays sub-inspector Chetan Tambe, makes an impression with his intense but unimpressive demeanor. Bravo also to the two actors who played the Ahujas earlier on, especially Mukul Chadha, and to Ashish Vidyarthi for his role as the sleazy old man and Aanchal, respectively. A special mention goes to the actor who plays the society watchman so naturally.
Review of Sunflower 2: What Doesn’t Work
Despite his best efforts, director Navin Gujral is unable to hold the attention of his audience through humor or an inquisitive perspective. If he is a successful director at all, it will be because he gets his actors to give excellent to outstanding performances and shows how moral decay can exist beneath the surface of so many so-called “respectable” housing societies.
The filmmaker rushes through some juicy plot developments in an attempt to show off another investigational angle, but he is unable to capitalize on them. Additionally, he falls short of fully capturing the phony relationships that permeate this overly dramatic story.
Aside from lengthy sequences that are unrelated to the climactic denouement, there are two more excesses: the absurd sequence in which Sonu is brought to the police station only wearing a towel, and the bizarre robe, kimono, or whatever else Mr. Ahuja is later forced to wear. The balloon expands, and the spectator is left feeling unfulfilled by the pinprick’s solution.
Sunflower 2 Review: Concluding Remarks
All in all, this is a great illustration of a show designed to appeal to those who aren’t picky about the kind of entertainment they keep in their homes. It doesn’t meet the requirements for a classic whodunit, such as grip, a study of human psychology, or clever manipulation of the viewer to alternate between believing someone else “did it.” Everything is tainted by the excessive runtime, pointless footage of unrelated subjects, and vapid attempts at humor, which mostly consist of one-liners that only occasionally make sense in an episode.
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