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Freedom At Midnight season 2 X (Twitter) review: Netizens praise Nikkhil Advani's historical drama, call it a must watch

Freedom At Midnight season 2 X (Twitter) review: Set during the events of India’s Independence crises and dilemma, Freedom at Midnight takes you on a captivating journey into the past.

Arshi Khanam
Jan 09, 2026
Freedom At Midnight season 2 X (Twitter) review: Netizens praise Nikkhil Advani historical drama, call it a must watch

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Freedom at Midnight Season 2 Twitter Review: Nikkhil Advani’s historical drama series is getting rave reviews from critics and fans. Sony LIV’s Freedom at Midnight returned with another high-stakes sequel, and netizens showered the series with a big thumbs up due to its solid narrative and cast performances. Set during the events of India’s Independence crises and dilemma, Freedom at Midnight takes you on a captivating journey into the past with key leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and others. Read on to know what fans on Twitter have to say about the series….

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What netizens are saying about Freedom At Midnight season 2?

Freedom at Midnight recently dropped on Sony LIV (via OTTplay Premium), and netizens soon showered their views on Nikkhil Advani’s period drama. It seems like viewers are hooked with India’s tale of independence that treads back to the historical partition between India and Pakistan.

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter), netizens shared positive reviews about the gripping series as they binge-watched it as soon as it dropped online. While many hailed the ensemble cast’s performances, others were intrigued by the accuracy of the historic event that reflected on the moral dilemma of the political leaders and the tension that rose within the borders.

A fan dubbed the series as an emotionally charged drama and wrote, “An ambitious, often uncomfortable historical drama that largely refuses simplification. Also quite emotionally stirring in places. Easily among @nikkhiladvani's best works.”

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Another one lauded the show’s production and precise and shared, “#FreedomAtMidnight A much-needed show with such a great production value, sets, real locations, so many extras and very little or no green screen. A very important tale of history, much needed in today's India. Thanks.”

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Many Twitter users also shared that they are keeping Freedom At Midnight 2 in their watchlist.

Who plays the lead in Freedom at Midnight and what is the story?

Freedom at Midnight marks the second installment of Nikkhil Advani's historical drama. The sequel follows the events after India and Pakistan decided to part ways and how Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the line of separation between the nations. Get ready to witness a historical tale through the lens of four crucial leaders: Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Jinnah. The ensemble cast follows the likes of Chirag Vohra (plays Mahatma Gandhi) Sidhant Gupta (plays Jawaharlal Nehru), Rajendra Chawla (plays Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel), Arif Zakaria (plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah), Ira Dubey and Luke McGibney also appear in pivotal roles.

Freedom at Midnight 2 FAQs:

Q: Where to watch Freedom at Midnight Season 2?
A: Freedom at Midnight Season 2 is now streaming on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium).
Q: Is Freedom at Midnight a hit?
A: Yes, Freedom at Midnight 2 is initially getting rave reviews for its raw and authentic portrayal of the historic India-Pak partition.
Q: Who plays what in Freedom at Midnight Season 2?
A: Freedom at Midnight Season 2 features Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Arif Zakaria as Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Ira Dubey as Fatima Jinnah.

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