30 Weds 21 Season 2 Episode 3 Review: Meghana finds her groove at work, Prudhvi's insecurities pose an issue

30 Weds 21 Season 2, directed by Prithvi Vanam, revolves around a couple, Prudhvi and Meghana, with reasonable age-gap, dealing with the highs and lows of their marriage. After ringing in their first anniversary, getting to know one another and with Meghana even interning at a media firm, it's smooth-going for the two at last. Finally, Prithvi and Meghana are coming to terms with their weaknesses, inadequacies and have arrived at a phase where they're comfortable in each other's presence, free from judgements.

The third episode of the show has its moments but is easily the weakest among all this season. The narrative circles back to Prudhvi's insecurities with his age and has him panicking with the very sight of a strand of grey hair on his head. He creates of a lot of fuss, dyes his hair, discusses the matter with his father too. Meanwhile, Meghana gets busier at work and is coping up well with the firm's day-to-day challenges. Here, she has to come up with an idea for a show around love and the team even succeeds in earning a nod from Vijay Deverakonda.

The episode commences with the couple spending a night near Charminar followed by a morning walk where Prudhvi and Karthik are addressed as uncles by a few youngsters. What makes matters worse is the former spotting white hair on his head. While it's understandable that is not a pretty sight for any adult, Prudhvi's hysterical reaction to the same looks a little silly. The only major takeaway in the episode is Meghana's adaptation to the workplace and her realisation that she's actually good with her work. The boss, Kavya, sobers down in this episode and goes the extra mile to make Meghana feel comfortable.

Many of the couple's conversations have brought about film references to hint at the age-gap and the mention of Okkadu to tell why eating at Charminar is special to Meghana doesn't create much of an impact. While the background score, in spite of its induglence, works to an extent, the comedy is devoid of originality. One understands that not every episode in the journey of a modern-day couple needs to be pathbreaking, but it also doesn't mean you serve something as bland as this one. 

Telugu web shows in the recent past have been mostly superficial in the way they've explored the work culture, interpersonal relationships at startups but Prithvi Vanam is quite honest and sincere in establishing the backdrop in the second season. While his breezy treatment of the relationship between the spouses can do with more depth, one can't wait to see where's the story headed. The music score, cinematography, art direction and the balanced performances continue to be the major strengths of 30 Weds 21.