Season 2 of the Nepali Television series Singha Durbar is set to go on air starting on July 15.

The series is being directed by Nabin Subba, whose filmography includes Khangri (The Mountain), Numafung and Goodbye Kathmandu.

As in the first season, the series will have Gauri Malla in the lead role, essaying Prime Minister Asha Singh, a democratic, focused and transparent leader who aims to implement the constitution and boost the collaboration between the state and the people.

“Prime Minister Asha Singh is back in office with a coalition government,” Malla said. “I am excited to be part of the second season of Singha Durbar, that too when our country is going through manifold political changes. The well-researched script of the series will definitely act like a road-map for the people and the politicians.”

According to the producers, Search for Common Ground–Nepal, as in the opening season, the second season will delve into the power struggle inside the walls of Singha Durbar and leads the audience through the journey that the prime minister takes fighting grave challenges, stereotypes, and incidents that will pose a threat to her leadership.

The 13-episodes of the series reflect current-day politics, and revolves around the quest of the first woman prime minister. The series also touches upon issues such as federalism, good governance, inclusion, and LGBT rights, among others.

Alongside Malla, the second season of Singha Durbar will feature actors Ramesh Ranjan Jha, Pramod Agrahari, Hemanta Chalise, Aalok Thapa, Badal Bhatta and Prakash Ghimire, among others.