After months of controversy and anticipation, India's Got Latent has finally returned. Comedian Samay Raina kicked off Season 2 of his popular talent-comedy show on June 20, with the first episode streaming simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube. Featuring Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh as special guests, the premiere generated massive buzz online. However, while viewers were excited to see the show's comeback, reactions to the episode have been far from unanimous. From complaints about the show feeling scripted to praise for Alia and Sharvari's sporting attitude, the internet has had plenty to say. Surprisingly, the biggest winner of the episode wasn't one of the Bollywood stars, but a contestant who impersonated Donald Trump.One of the biggest criticisms directed at the Season 2 premiere was that it felt more planned and polished than earlier episodes. Several viewers felt the unpredictable energy that made India's Got Latent popular in the first place was missing.A user on X wrote, "The best thing about Latent was that it felt random and spontaneous. But this Season 2 episode 1 feels too scripted."— heyy_abhix (@heyy_abhix) Another viewer went a step further, saying the episode was difficult to finish because it lacked authenticity. The user claimed that the jokes did not land, audience reactions appeared forced and the show felt more like a commercial exercise than a genuine comeback.Others argued that everyone on the panel seemed overly careful and conscious of maintaining decorum, perhaps because of the controversy that surrounded the previous season. Some fans also felt the humour lacked the sharpness and unpredictability that had become synonymous with Samay Raina's format.— wtfuckamy (@wtfuckamy) One of the users criticised the episode for repeatedly promoting Alpha, the upcoming film starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh. According to the viewer, the premiere focused too much on marketing the movie and not enough on comedy, making it feel more like a promotional event than an episode of India's Got Latent.Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh win praiseDespite criticism of the overall episode, many viewers had positive things to say about the two guests. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh were praised for embracing the show's unusual format and participating in the jokes without hesitation.One fan wrote, "Troll Alia all you want but she was funny, witty and a really good sport in India’s got Latent season 2."— Cineholic_india (@Cineholic_india) Several users shared similar sentiments, saying Alia appeared relaxed and willing to laugh at herself. Sharvari also received praise from viewers, with many describing her as witty and entertaining throughout the episode.— Gitekimhit (@Gitekimhit) The actresses are currently promoting Alpha, the upcoming action thriller from the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film marks the franchise's first female-led chapter following successful titles such as War, Pathaan and the Tiger films.While the celebrity guests received appreciation, many viewers felt they were not the standout performers of the evening.Donald Trump mimicker becomes the unexpected starThe most talked-about act from the premiere turned out to be a contestant impersonating former US President Donald Trump. Clips of the performance quickly spread across social media, with many viewers calling it the funniest segment of the episode.One viral post read, "What a comeback! Samay, you absolutely nailed the first episode of India's Got Latent Season 2. Nothing felt inappropriate or hurtful. Alia looked a little shy, and that Trump guy was hilarious."— sid_bigboss (@sid_bigboss) Another viewer joked that the impersonator completely stole the spotlight from everyone else on stage. Many users described the act as the highlight of the episode, along with another person, Sukrut Deo.The return of India's Got Latent comes months after the controversy involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who appeared as a panellist in a Season 1 episode. Remarks made during the episode triggered widespread backlash, resulting in multiple police complaints and legal cases. As the controversy escalated, Samay Raina removed all episodes of the show from YouTube and stated that he would cooperate with authorities.Now back with a new season, Raina has retained the show's signature "no-filter" approach. Episodes are being released simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube in the same format and duration. The key difference is that Netflix offers an ad-free viewing experience, while YouTube allows viewers to engage through comments. Stay tuned for more episodes!