A Thriller That Forgot It’s a Thriller .

A Thriller That Forgot It’s a Thriller : My quick take on web series “Kohrra S02” (Netflix)

Let’s be honest, Kohrra Season 2 on Netflix is slow. It’s like a snail that gulped Red Bull… but forgot the fizz.

Season 1 had set the tone beautifully, moody, gripping, quietly addictive. Season 2 smartly avoids being a direct sequel, so you can step into this foggy Punjabi world without needing a recap session.

This time, the story revolves around the murder of an NRI in a Punjabi pind, with cops played by Barun Sobti and Mona Singh leading the investigation. And this is where the show truly delivers.

Both actors keep things understated, almost restrained to a fault, but in the best way possible. Their silences speak, their pauses linger. Mona Singh, especially, is quietly brilliant. No theatrics, no noise, just presence.

Now… the pacing.

It doesn’t walk. It wanders. Sometimes it feels like the show pauses mid-journey just to soak in its own mood. By episode 5 or 6, the subplots start stretching a bit too comfortably, like guests who forgot they were supposed to leave. As a binge-watcher, I found myself negotiating with the “Next Episode” button.

And then comes a moment that feels almost… personal.

At one point, the higher-ups decide to take the case away from Mona Singh’s character because her investigation isn’t leading anywhere.

And you sit there thinking, “Finally. Someone said it.”😜

Because that’s exactly how you feel as a viewer. The plot seems stuck in its own fog, and for a brief second, the show unintentionally mirrors your own frustration. It’s almost meta, the story calling itself out without realizing it.

And yet… you don’t quit.

Because the performances pull you back. Because every now and then, the writing delivers a moment that feels earned. And because the Punjabi hinterland isn’t just a setting, it breathes, broods, and quietly becomes a character of its own.

This isn’t a thriller you race through. It’s a slow walk through fog, you don’t always see where it’s going, but something about it makes you stay.

Yes, it could’ve been tighter. Yes, it tests your patience. But thanks to strong performances and a lingering atmosphere, it still manages to hold your attention… even if it takes its own sweet time doing it.

So the question is: are you in the mood for speed… or are you willing to stroll?