Special Ops Season 1 - Episode 1 May 2026

Verdict

Special OPS Episode 1 is a slow-burn, intelligent opener. It resists the urge to glamorize espionage, instead presenting it as lonely, frustrating, and deeply personal. If you enjoy puzzle-box thrillers with strong central performances and political realism, this is a compelling start. Special OPS Season 1 - Episode 1

Present Day (2020): The Ghost Resurfaces

The episode jumps to present-day Delhi. Himmat Singh is now a grizzled, desk-bound analyst at RAW, frustrated by bureaucracy and institutional memory loss. He’s been tracking a pattern for 19 years: multiple terror attacks across India — from Akshardham (2002) to Samjhauta Express (2007) to Bodh Gaya (2013) — all seemingly connected by one invisible thread: a man known only as “Ikhlaq” or “The Invisible Enemy.” The premiere of the Indian espionage thriller Special

Here’s a detailed feature-style look at Episode 1 of Special OPS (Disney+ Hotstar, 2020), directed by Neeraj Pandey. Present Day (2020): The Ghost Resurfaces The episode

The Stage is Set