Ep 1. Eye Spy with Kanan

In the opening episode of Comicstaan season 2, titled "Eye Spy with Kanan", the second season gets off to an entertaining start with a fresh slate of comics competing to be the next great Indian comic.

The show begins with the introduction of the nine contestants, all of whom enter the Comicstaan house with bags of nerves and the hope of walking out as the winner. The episode features a quick brush-up on the show's format where the contestants are mentored by some of the biggest names in the Indian comedy scene through various tasks and judged by four top comedians.

The episode also introduces the show's brand new judge, Kanan Gill, who's charismatic personality and razor-sharp wit make him an excellent addition to the Comicstaan team. Kanan guides the upcoming comics in their journey to find their comedic voice and streamlines their ideas, taking them to the next level.

The first task given to the contestants is to take up a 'Spy' theme and showcase their humourous take on it. All the contestants come up with unique and hilarious sketches on the theme, leaving the judges laughing out loud. The quality of the performances is incredibly high and impressive, leaving the audience wanting more predictions that had set the internet alight.

Some of the standout performances include Rahul Dua's brilliant comedy sketch, which takes a subtly philosophical approach, combining a spy tale with an examination of the human perception of change. Prashasti Singh also delivers her sketch with perfection and balance of wit, keeping the audience engaged throughout. Besides, Kunal Kamra's comedy style in the show is unapologetic, daring and with sharp comic timing.

The judges, in turn, give constructive criticism based on several aspects, including originality, punchlines, and overall delivery. While they were all impressed with the quality of the sketches, the judges also pointed out a few areas of improvement, asking the contestants to outdo themselves in the next rounds.

Overall, episode one of Comicstaan season 2 is an entertaining watch, with incredibly witty performances, hilarious sketches and energetic host and judges. The show is sure to keep viewers hooked with the fresh batch of contestants and a variety of thought-provoking and humorous themes.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers are given a glimpse of what's in store in the upcoming episodes. With the Comicstaan season 2 premiere setting the bar high, it will be exciting to see how the contestants adapt and evolve over the course of the competition.