Recap ‘The Family Man’ Story Before Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari Returns

Excitement is building for the return of Srikant Tiwari in the highly-anticipated third season of ‘The Family Man.’ Following the thrilling conclusion of Season 2, fans are eager to see how Srikant’s relationship with Suchitra evolves. Additionally, viewers are curious about the consequences of thwarting a significant assassination attempt.

Recap of Previous Seasons of ‘The Family Man’

Before diving into the latest developments, let’s recap the key moments from the past seasons.

Season 2 Overview

• In Season 2, Srikant Tiwari, portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee, was on the brink of leaving his intelligence position for a corporate role.
• He ultimately returned to TASC, encountering Rajji, played by Samantha Ruth, during his mission.
• Srikant successfully averted an assassination on the Prime Minister and saved his daughter amid family turmoil.

The season concluded with a poignant moment between Srikant and Suchitra, played by Priyamani. They sat together at a kitchen table, where Srikant inquired about her unhappiness. The scene ended dramatically with Suchitra in tears, leaving viewers in suspense about their future.

Relationship Struggles

• Throughout the season, Suchitra’s bond with Arvind, portrayed by Sharad Kelkar, intensified due to Srikant’s frequent absences.
• The finale did not clarify if Suchitra opened up to Srikant or what transpired between her and Arvind in Lonavala.

With the story transitioning to Kolkata, a mysterious figure was shown typing a cryptic message on a computer: “The country is distracted.” This raised further questions about the narrative direction for Season 3.

Season 1 Recap

The inaugural season of ‘The Family Man’ introduced audiences to Srikant Tiwari. As a middle-class man, he secretly operated as an intelligence officer for TASC, the anti-terror unit of the NIA. Season 1 revolved around a terrorist plot named Mission Zulfiqar, orchestrated by operatives backed by the ISI. Srikant and TASC successfully thwarted this attack, though the job’s pressures strained his relationship with Suchitra.

What to Expect from ‘The Family Man’ Season 3

Directed by Raj & DK, along with Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth, Season 3 promises to delve deeper into Srikant’s complex family dynamics. Key cast members returning include:

• Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari
• Jaideep Ahlawat
• Nimrat Kaur
• Priyamani
• Sharib Hashmi
• Shreya Dhanwanthary
• Harman Singha
• Ashlesha Thakur
• Vedant Sinha
• Darshan Kumaar
• Seema Biswas
• Gul Panag
• Vipin Sharma
• Jugal Hansraj
• Aditya Srivastava
• Paalin Kabak

Season 3 of ‘The Family Man’ is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 21, 2025. Fans can anticipate an intense exploration of Srikant’s professional and personal life in the upcoming episodes.