Mismatched Season 2 Episode 1, titled When Dimple Met Rishi.. Again, picks up after the Season 1 finale with Dimple and Rishi no longer together. Dimple and Harsh fight for credit for their app, Rishi tries to repair his friendship with Namrata, and new threads begin. It is a decent start, though not as polished as fans hoped.
Episode details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Mismatched (Netflix India original) |
| Season 2 release | 14 October 2022, 8 episodes |
| Episode | Episode 1, When Dimple Met Rishi.. Again |
| Created by | Gazal Dhaliwal |
| Based on | Sandhya Menon’s novel When Dimple Met Rishi |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
Where Season 1 ended
Season 1 followed Dimple Ahuja (Prajakta Koli), a coding enthusiast, and Rishi Singh Shekhawat (Rohit Saraf), a hopeless romantic, at a summer programme where their families hoped they might match. By the end, the two had grown close but were left on uncertain terms, with misunderstandings and secrets still unresolved.
Recap: what happens in Episode 1
Dimple and Harsh
Dimple is now working with Harsh Agarwal (Vihaan Samat) on their app, and the two are trying to get proper credit for it. Their partnership also brings unresolved feelings to the surface. The episode hints that Harsh will be more than a project partner this season.
Also readMismatched Season 2 Episode 2 Girl in the Middle: Recap, Review
Rishi and Namrata
Rishi tries to repair his friendship with Namrata Bidasaria (Devyani Shorey). Namrata is dealing with the fallout of her secret spreading, and the strain between the two friends is one of the episode’s more honest threads.
A family change for Rishi
Rishi learns that his mother, Kalpana (Aditi Govitrikar), is remarrying. He struggles with the news, and the subplot adds a personal layer to his character beyond the romance.
A new face: Sanskriti
The episode introduces Sanskriti (Sanjana Sarathy), who soon becomes a possible love interest for Rishi. Her arrival is clearly set up to complicate things between Rishi and Dimple.
Dimple under pressure
Dimple has a panic attack during the episode. The moment is brief, but it shows the pressure she is under, both academically and emotionally, and gives Prajakta Koli a chance to show a more vulnerable side.
Review: a fair start that plays safe
The premiere does its job of resetting the story and introducing new conflicts. Rishi’s family storyline and Namrata’s situation give the episode some weight, and the pace is easy to follow for viewers returning after a long gap.
Its weaker side is the romance. The way Harsh steps in to support Dimple at a difficult moment falls into a rescue-style trope that teen dramas have used many times. Some scenes feel written to move the plot rather than to reveal character.
The cast keeps it watchable. Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf are comfortable in their roles, Vihaan Samat brings warmth to Harsh, and the supporting cast, including Rannvijay Singha as Professor Sid, Taaruk Raina as Anmol and Muskkaan Jaferi as Celina, fill out the campus well.
What works
- Rishi’s family subplot, which gives him more depth
- The care taken with Namrata’s storyline
- Easy chemistry among the young cast
What does not
- A familiar rescue-romance angle
- Some plot points that feel rushed
- Less polish than fans expected after Season 1
Themes the premiere sets up
The opening episode lays down the ideas the season returns to: ambition, jealousy, family change and the fear of being judged. Dimple’s drive to be taken seriously as a coder sits alongside her confusion about Rishi and Harsh. Rishi, meanwhile, has to accept that his family life is changing whether he likes it or not.
The show also keeps its focus on friendships, not just couples. Namrata’s story in particular reminds viewers that college can be hard for students who do not fit in, and the writing gives her space to be more than a side character.
Who should watch
The episode is best suited to viewers who enjoyed Season 1 and want a light campus drama. Those looking for tight plotting or big surprises may find it too familiar.
Main cast of Season 2
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Dimple Ahuja | Prajakta Koli |
| Rishi Singh Shekhawat | Rohit Saraf |
| Harsh Agarwal | Vihaan Samat |
| Namrata Bidasaria | Devyani Shorey |
| Prof. Siddharth Sinha | Rannvijay Singha |
| Anmol Malhotra | Taaruk Raina |
| Celina Matthews | Muskkaan Jaferi |
| Sanskriti | Sanjana Sarathy |
What happens next in the series
Episode 2, Girl in the Middle, builds on these threads, with jealousy taking centre stage as Rishi sees Dimple and Harsh grow closer. Read our Episode 2 recap in the Entertainment section.
Season 3 of Mismatched premiered on Netflix on 13 December 2024. In February 2026, Netflix announced a fourth season and said it would be the show’s final chapter, with Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf returning. Filming began in July 2026, according to reports, and no release date has been announced so far. For more streaming updates, see our Buzz section.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Mismatched Season 2 Episode 1?
The episode is titled When Dimple Met Rishi.. Again. It is the first of eight episodes in Season 2.
Who plays Sanskriti in Mismatched?
Sanjana Sarathy plays Sanskriti, who is introduced in Season 2 as a possible love interest for Rishi.
Is Mismatched based on a book?
Yes. It is based on When Dimple Met Rishi, a novel by Sandhya Menon, adapted for Indian audiences by creator Gazal Dhaliwal.
How many seasons of Mismatched are there?
Three seasons have streamed on Netflix so far. A fourth and final season was announced in February 2026.
Sources: Wikipedia: Mismatched season 2, The Statesman on the Season 4 announcement, The CSR Journal on Season 4 filming.
