Review: 'Sunflower 2': Sunil Grover & Adah Sharma try to save this bumpy ride in the maze of madness

Sunflower Season 2, the latest installment of the Zee5 series created by Vikas Bahl, ventures into a chaotic blend of dark comedy and eccentricity. Featuring Sunil Grover and Adah Sharma in the lead roles, the series attempts to continue the hunt for Mr. Kapoor's killer but stumbles into a convoluted and bizarre narrative.

Plot and Pacing

The plot, ostensibly centered on solving a murder mystery, takes unexpected detours, making the storytelling unnecessarily murky and bizarre. The series introduces new characters like Adah Sharma's Rosie, who adds a raunchy twist to the Sunflower Housing Society. However, the feeble script fails to provide a solid foundation, leaving the plot feeling disjointed and lacking coherence. The pacing suffers as the narrative meanders through impromptu dances, waxing sessions, and quirky characters, deviating from the main plot.

Character Dynamics

The dynamics between the characters, particularly Sunil Grover's Sonu Singh and Adah Sharma's Rosie, attempt to inject life into the series. However, the forced and exaggerated interactions, including an overtly sexualized entry and synchronized impromptu dances, feel out of place. The character development struggles to create a genuine bond, and the quirky elements overshadow any depth the characters might have possessed.

Comedic Elements and Writing

Sunflower Season 2 aims for outrageous, campy comedy but falls short due to a feeble script by Chaitally Parmar and Vikas Bahl. The initial comical charm wears thin as the writing becomes overbearing, losing its ability to amuse. The series, despite its comedic addictive nature, succumbs to fatigue, leaving viewers longing for a more substantial and engaging storyline.

Performances

While Sunil Grover's effortless comic timing and Adah Sharma's effervescent presence attempt to save the show, the performances, especially from secondary characters, fall flat. Ranvir Shorey and Girish Kulkarni, despite trying hard, can't offer much, struggling to make sense of the absurd narrative. The lacklustre layering of characters, coupled with a weak script, leaves the series oscillating between moments of fun and bland performances.

Conclusion and Cliffhanger

As the series reaches its conclusion, the last episode feels rushed, attempting to tie up loose ends. Despite a thrilling cliffhanger, the overall journey feels like a farce with lame and mirthless slapstick moments. While the audience might anticipate a Season 3, it is more out of curiosity about the unresolved plot threads rather than genuine excitement for the storytelling.

Verdict

On a broader scale, Sunflower Season 2 disappoints in delivering the promised blend of dark comedy and intrigue. Despite the sincere efforts of a limited few, the series falls short of keeping you yearning for more. 

Rating

**1/2 (2.5/5) stars

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