The gavel is ready to strike again as The Trial returns for its much-anticipated Season 2, streaming from September 19, 2025, on JioCinema. While the audience was already eager to see Kajol back as the fierce and vulnerable Noyonika Sengupta, the man behind the camera, director Umesh Bist, is just as excited to bring this layered legal drama back to life—with fresh emotional stakes, new courtroom battles, and characters walking the tightrope between duty and desire.
Speaking at the trailer launch event on Friday, Bist revealed that rather than facing creative challenges, he saw the project as a massive opportunity.
“Challenge nahi tha, yeh ek great opportunity thi,” he said. “There were two big reasons—first, I’ve always been a huge fan of the original show The Good Wife, and second, Kajol. I’m a huge fan of Kajol. So when both those things came together, The Trial became an exciting project by default.”
Indeed, the trailer for Season 2 offers a gripping glimpse into what lies ahead—a blend of suspense, emotionally charged storytelling, and complex character arcs. Bist noted that the new season expands beyond the courtroom to highlight deeper personal struggles.
“The trailer is just a glimpse. We’ve hinted at the four narrative tracks we’re exploring this season,” Bist explained. “What makes this season particularly compelling is how the courtroom cases resonate directly with Noyonika’s personal life. That interplay creates real drama.”
Under Bist’s direction, The Trial Season 2 promises to delve deeper into the emotional psyche of its characters—especially that of Noyonika, whose battles inside the courtroom reflect the chaos in her own home, marriage, and identity.
“The cases are engaging and entertaining,” Bist said, “but what elevates them is how personally they connect with Noyonika. They’re not just legal puzzles—they’re emotional mirrors.”
A fan of The Good Wife, the critically acclaimed American series on which The Trial is based, Bist brings with him not just admiration but a deep understanding of the format, tone, and complexity needed to localize it meaningfully for Indian audiences.
With Kajol reprising her role, joined by stellar co-actors like Jisshu Sengupta and Kubbra Sait, and under the sensitive, sharp direction of Umesh Bist, The Trial Season 2 is poised to offer more than just verdicts—it’s about personal redemption, powerful choices, and the cost of standing your ground.
Mark your calendars: September 19, 2025. The courtroom opens again, and this time, everything is personal.