Aarya Season 3 review: In Ram Madhvani’s latest offering, the illegal opium trade takes center stage, but the drama fails to reach its former heights. Late into the third season of Aarya, when ACP Khan, portrayed by Vikas Kumar, advises Maya, played by Maya Sarao, not to sacrifice her future for friendship, it feels like a repetitive refrain. This sentiment might echo the feelings of some viewers, as the crime series that initially captivated us with its explosive premise and stylish treatment back in 2020 now seems stuck in a predictable pattern.
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A Promising Start of Aarya Season 3
The Ram Madhvani series initially stood out for its tender moments and Sushmita Sen’s captivating performance. It celebrated the resilience of a woman wronged by those she trusted. Blending action and emotion, it managed to avoid the feeling of a mere imitation of foreign material, which is a common pitfall in adaptations.
Season 2: More Explosive, But a Sign of Trouble
The second season of Aarya saw our titular character, Aarya, unleashing her ferocity as she hunted down her adversaries. While this season was more explosive, it marked the beginning of a decline in the series’ quality. It appeared that the makers were taking the audience’s goodwill for granted. In a series where the illegal opium trade is the central conflict, the drama has lost its consistent impact.
Aarya Season 3: What to Expect
In the third season, Aarya aims to consolidate her shaky empire while facing new enemies. While the series surprises us by eliminating characters we care about, the overall narrative feels stuck in a loop. Aarya’s children seem to remain perpetually young, while their mother dives deeper into a world of crime and deceit. The subplots lack the edge and tension required to keep us engaged. Even the formidable Russians from the previous season now seem less menacing, as does Sampat, Aarya’s new right-hand man after Daulat is given a break.
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New Additions to the Cast
In this season, Ram Madhvani introduces Indraneil Sengupta as Sooraj, a good man who must abandon his morality to avenge his wife’s death at the hands of Aarya and Maya in the previous season. Ila Arun also joins the cast as the head of a drug cartel, providing competition for Aarya in eliminating her rivals. However, unlike some of the series’ earlier antagonists, these new characters fail to pose a significant threat to Aarya, thanks in large part to the emotional depth of the narrative and the purposeful misses of bullets.
Sushmita Sen’s Steadfast Performance
Sushmita Sen continues to anchor the series with her remarkable portrayal of a strong woman driven by grace and determination. Her performance, although not without flaws in the writing, is a testament to her talent. She effortlessly switches between fiery and composed, adding a layer of complexity to her character that remains a highlight of the series.
Conclusion
As we delve into the third season of Aarya, it’s clear that the series has lost some of its initial spark. While the plot may be stuck in a rut, Sushmita Sen’s performance continues to shine. Perhaps the upcoming episodes will offer a resurgence in the series, but as it stands, the show has some ground to cover to recapture the magic it once had.
Four episodes of Aarya Season 3 are currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar.