Special OPS is an Indian espionage thriller web series that premiered on Hotstar in March 2020. The series follows Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon), an officer in the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), as he leads a team of five agents on a mission to catch the mastermind behind a terrorist attack in India.
The series spans across several countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, and Jordan, as the team uncovers clues and follows leads to track down the elusive terrorist. Along the way, they face challenges and obstacles, both from the terrorist organization and from within their own agency.
Review:
Special OPS received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The series was praised for its gripping storyline, strong performances, and high production value. Kay Kay Menon, in particular, was lauded for his nuanced portrayal of the lead character.
The series also received praise for its realistic portrayal of espionage and counter-terrorism operations, with many noting the attention to detail and accuracy in the depiction of intelligence work.
Awards:
Special OPS was nominated for several awards, including Best Actor (Kay Kay Menon) at the Filmfare OTT Awards and Best Web Series at the Indian Television Academy Awards. The series also won the award for Best Original Series at the 2020 Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards.
| Genre | Action Espionage Thriller |
|---|---|
| Created by | Neeraj Pandey |
| Written by | Neeraj PandeyDeepak KingraniBenazir Ali Fida |
| Directed by | Neeraj Pandey, Shivam Nair, |
| Starring | Kay Kay Menon, Vinay Pathak, Karan Tacker, Vipul Gupta, Muzamil Ibrahim, Sana Khan, Meher Vij, Saiyami Kher, Divya Dutta, Revathi Pillai, Sajjad Delafrooz, |
| Composer | Advait Nemlekar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 (list of episodes) |