RejctX was released on 25 July 2019,[7][8] and a private screening was also held for the same, which witnessed celebrities like Sonali Bendre, Sussanne Khan, Kunal Kapoor among others,[9] upon release RejctX was received positively and became a quick hit.[10][11]
Season 2
In late 2019, ZEE5[12] renewed the show for Season 2[13] with Goldie Behl set to return as the show runner. The season 2 of RejctX was released on 14 May 2020, but the web series leaked on the piracy giants like Tamil Rockers on the very next day of release.[14]
As the RejctX get ready for their performance at a music competition, they realise that Aarav, their lead singer, hasn't turned up. They decide to go ahead without him. However, their gig is disrupted when a body suddenly hangs loose right in the middle of the stage creating chaos at the venue. Meanwhile, a flashback gives a sneak peek into the complicated lives of the youngsters.
Disturbed by Aarav’s disappearance, Kiara meets Hussain and is surprised when he mentions that Aarav has gone to India to meet his mother. A flashback to the past reveals why Parnomitra seeks revenge on him. Meanwhile, Kiara thinks Steve might have something to do with Aarav’s disappearance.
When Kiara and Sehmat see Steve and Parnomitra together, they decide to spy on her and come up with a plan to get access to the messages on her phone. In the past, during the trials for cheerleaders, Parnomitra insults the girls which irks Kiara. Meanwhile, Aarav and Maddy fight for a place in the basketball team. Later, when Aarav sees Anushka making out with her coach, he gets furious and vents out his anger in the form of a rap and records it.
During the basketball match, Maddy gets a porn clip, featuring his mother, which disturbs him. This clip also results into a fight between him and Aarav. However, Maddy overcomes his problems and helps his team win the match. Later, Harry and Anushka encourage Aarav to take part in an underground rap battle but he fails miserably.
Misha fails to remember the previous night's incidents the morning after she makes out with Sehmat. When Kiara confronts Sehmat, she reveals her story including her sexual orientation. An incident from past reveals how Aarav finds a great song written by Sehmat and how his performance turns into a hit. This gives him the confidence to build a band called RejctX.
Aarav is shocked to know that Harry is responsible for his situation. A peek into the past reveals how Hussain was desperate to uncover RejctX. Harry finds out about a competition and the RejctX decide to participate in it. Trouble begins when Hussain lands up at the competition and almost uncovers the identity of the band's members. Later, Kiara and Aarav have a heartfelt discussion and resolve their differences.
When Kiara visits Anushka’s house to know about her discussion with Hussain, she sees Harry and gets suspicious about him. Meanwhile, Aarav tries to find some help to rescue him, but his efforts go in vain. The story moves back in time to show how Anushka lured Aarav and distracted him from studies, friends, and music. Later, when Kiara’s old picture is leaked in the college and she is body shamed, she blames Aarav for the mess.
Once Kiara finds out about Aarav’s kidnapping, she informs the gang who then decide to inform Anushka, the senior most, trustworthy person of the group. It is revealed how Aarav learnt about Anushka’s affair with his father and he began avoiding her. Later, when RejctX gets a wild card entry into a competition, the members realise that they would need Aarav in the band. Kiara tries to resolve her differences with Aarav and convince him to join the band.
The RejctX go behind Harry who narrates his story of how a mysterious woman lured him into doing things. Aarav is finally rescued and taken to the hospital where the band meets him and thanks Hussain for his help. Hussain calls the cops to arrest Anushka, but she manages to save herself. Aarav struggles with withdrawal symptoms and finds a gun.
Aarav is back with RejctX but is struggling to deal with his withdrawal symptoms. He confronts Anushka who discloses the truth behind her relationship with his father. Later, when RejctX get ready for the final performance, they find Aarav missing and decide to perform without him. Later, Aarav gets furious and storms towards the school with the gun after his father confesses his crime.
At the school’s Prom party, Aarav meets Kiara on the terrace where they share a sweet moment before Aarav pushes Kiara off and she hangs from the ledge. Officer Rene visits the school to investigate Anushka Rao’s murder where she discovers that she was dating Aarav. Yesha, Kiara’s cousin beats Maddy at swimming and Sid is shot on campus. Aarav gets a message from X.
Rene investigates Anuskha Rao’s case claiming that it is a murder. All fingers point towards Aarav Sharma. In an MMA event, Maddy wins the match which he was supposed to lose which puts Harry in a spot. To free Harry from the goons, X offers a way out. Aarav has a chance encounter with Jackie, his Doppelgänger.
Officer Rene is admonished and taken off from the Jefferson School Case by her senior. Misha confronts Sehmat about her feelings for Sehmat. In a slam poetry event Sehmat is attacked by a girl in the washroom. Misha comes to her rescue and a fight ensues leading to something undesirable.
Rejctx are on their way to dispose of a body when they run into Rene.Harry and Parnomitra ex-pose Kim using Bitch Board. Exposed and expelled from school Kim can’t take it. She commits suicide on live camera with everyone watching. Guilty, Harry and Parnomitra shut down Bitch board.
X messages Aarav, Maddy, Harry, Parnomita, Misha and Sehmat to come to a dingy place. They are surprised to see each other. They soon realise that all of them are being blackmailed by the same X. X has a job for them, something sinister that they can’t even imagine but there is no way out.
The plot thickens. Everything is at stake. Aarav gets closer to Jackie to investigate. Hussain also finds himself in the thick of things. Meanwhile, Sid escapes from the hospital and Rene follows him. X is on top but the Rejctx are fighting hard. A shocking revelation comes to the fore.
The finger of suspicion points towards Hussain. It shines a light on his own entrapment. Aarav and Kiara confront Hussain. Rene works with the Rejctx to hunt for X. The true identity of X is finally revealed.
Against all odds the Rejctx need to find their way out of this web of lies, deceit and blackmail. Does their friendship pre-vail? Is there a resolution? Who comes out winning, them or X??
