Hyderabad, June 30 -- Samay Raina's India's Got Latent is back, but many fans feel the show no longer has the same raw madness that made it blow up in the first place.

At first, viewers blamed the change on brand promotions. The new season feels more polished, more commercial and, at times, more like a marketing property than the chaotic comedy show people fell in love with. But a viral post has now pointed out another reason: the show is no longer just entertainment. It is also a legal operation.

Latent Season 2 reportedly has 12 lawyers credited, and their work is not limited to handling one controversy. From talent contracts, content clearance, music licensing and sponsor agreements to platform compliance and legal risk around jokes,...