Created and directed by Neeraj Pandey, Special Ops returns with season 2 on July 18, 2025, on JioHotstar. The trailer promises a gripping watch, exploring cyberterrorism in the upcoming season. Are you eagerly waiting for the second season but can’t remember what happened in the first one? With only a few days left in the release, you need a recap of Special Ops season 1-1.5. Here’s what you need to know before watching Special Ops Season 2.

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Special Ops Season 1 recap: How it all started

The season begins with a flashback of the 2001 terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament. While five terrorists were killed, RAW officer Himmat Singh believes Ikhlaq Khan, a sixth, unidentified man, fled the scene. Years later, an internal audit team questions Himmat about his unaccounted miscellaneous expenses. Defending his actions, Himmat reveals that he is funding his secret team of RAW agents to search for Ikhlaq Khan, the mastermind behind the lethal attack.

The star agents in Himmat Singh’s intelligence team

To trace Ikhlaq Khan, Himmat stations five undercover agents across different countries. This team includes:

Farooq Ali, who works closely with Himmat and connects with influential people in Dubai. He strives to infiltrate Ikhlaq’s inner circle to kill him.

Avinash in Baku and Balakrishna in Turkey, who handle the on-ground operations.

Juhi Kashyap in Russia and Ruhani Syed in Iran, who gather leads through diplomatic and personal connections.

Farooq’s plan to reach Ikhlaq Khan

It isn’t easy to reach Ikhlaq, as Farooq must first earn the trust of his close associates. Determined in his mission, Farooq targets Ismail Hassan, Hafiz Khan’s most trusted associate, who in turn is the key to Ikhlaq. Soon enough, Farooq befriends Ismail through calculated manipulation. But Farooq aborts the mission when Hafiz uncovers his true identity and kills one of his team members, Balakrishna, during a confrontation. Hafiz orders Ismail to eliminate Farooq next.

After a series of risky moves, Farooq kills Hafiz in an armed scuffle. But he and his team are still unaware of Ikhlaq’s location. Upon further investigation, Himmat Singh discovers the truth: Hafiz was Ikhlaq Khan all along. However, before dying, Ikhlaq had already set another plan in motion. He planned a suicide attack through his third wife, Sadia Qureshi. She is tasked with carrying an explosive device implanted in her body. Sadia intends to target a high-level political summit in Delhi, India. Fortunately, she backs out at the last moment, and the threat is neutralised.

Special Ops Prequel: Special Ops Season 1.5 recap

The prequel of the spy drama series provides a crucial background story that sets the tone for Special Ops Season 1 and 2. It dives into Himmat Singh’s early years in RAW and how he became who he is now. It follows a young Himmat as he confronts an internal betrayal from a former colleague-turned-enemy, Maninder Singh. The chase takes him from Delhi to Europe, testing his instincts and establishing Himmat’s reputation in RAW.

Following Special Ops Season 1.5, the second season delves into cyberterrorism. India’s digital payment system is facing a significant security threat after sensitive internal information is leaked. Will Himmat track the origins of his enemy? The series casts Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker, Vinay Pathak, Muzammil Ibrahim, Saiyami Kher, and Meher Vij.

Watch the trailer of Special Ops 2 here.

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