6 Kay Kay Menon films and web series to Watch Before Special Ops Season 2 - Special Ops season 1 (2020) and Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story (2021)

If there’s one performance that cements Kay Kay Menon’s status as the king of Indian espionage dramas, it’s his portrayal of Himmat Singh in (then) Disney+ Hotstar’s Special Ops universe, (Jio Hostar now). Before Season 2, revisiting both Special Ops (Season 1) and the gripping mini-series Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story is essential.In Special Ops (Season 1), Menon plays a senior RAW officer convinced that one elusive terrorist mastermind is behind multiple major attacks on India. Calm, calculating, and always ten steps ahead, Himmat is no trigger-happy spy, he’s a strategist, someone who relies on wit and patience rather than brute force. Menon’s performance shines in his quiet authority: sharp glances, measured dialogue, and a constant sense of underlying tension make him magnetic.Special Ops 1.5 dives deeper, giving fans a look at Himmat Singh’s origins. We see a younger, more impulsive version of the spymaster, yet still embodying the seeds of his trademark composure. Menon seamlessly bridges the timelines, showing how experience shapes his character into the unflappable operative audiences admire.What makes Himmat Singh, and Menon’s portrayal, so engaging is the balance of humanity and grit. Himmat isn’t just chasing terrorists; he’s juggling bureaucracy, family life, and moral dilemmas, all while maintaining an unwavering sense of duty.Together, Special Ops and 1.5 are more than spy thrillers, they’re showcases of Menon’s ability to command the screen without flamboyance. Watching them before Season 2 doesn’t just catch you up; it reminds you why Himmat Singh remains India’s most compelling on-screen intelligence officer and gives the continuity details of the same universe. Special Ops season 1 (2020) & Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story (2021)