Amazon MX Player’s hit drama ‘First Copy’ is returning for a second season later this year, bringing back Munawar Faruqui in the lead role. The crime drama series, which quickly became a fan favourite, also proved Faruqui’s versatility beyond the mic, the streamer has said.

With its nostalgic ’90s setting and gripping storytelling, ‘First Copy’ will stream on Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service.

What’s in store in Season 2? Picking up from the suspenseful cliffhanger of season one, where Arif’s empire came crashing down, the upcoming season will dive deeper into the consequences of his rise, his fall and his relentless drive to reclaim what was lost. Will the man who built his kingdom on charisma, chaos, and cinema find a way back? The new instalment of ‘First Copy’ promises new twists, higher stakes, and an Arif the audience hasn’t seen before, Amazon said in a media statement.

The series boasts a cast featuringKrystle D’Souza, Gulshan Grover, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq and Raza Murad.

Reflecting on the show’s overwhelming reception and his return, Faruqui said, “ ‘First Copy’ was a big leap for me, my first acting project, and I honestly didn’t expect this kind of love. I think audiences really connected with Arif with all his imperfections, and that’s been humbling. He is intense, passionate, and constantly looking for meaning in chaos. But his story? It’s just getting started.”

He added that the new season will reveal a whole new side of him. ‘First Copy’ is available to stream on Amazon MX Player for free, available through its own app, on the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, Smart TVs and Airtel Xtreme.