Panchayat Season 4 has been disrupted & not in a good way: IE
The latest season of the popular web series Panchayat has received a mixed response from fans and critics alike. While the show’s attempt to expand its canvas and escalate the drama is commendable, it seems that the series has lost its plot in the process. In its review of Panchayat Season 4, The Indian Express wrote that the show “loses the plot as politics, polls take over”.
For those who may not be familiar with the show, Panchayat is a heartwarming comedy-drama that follows the lives of a group of villagers in Phulera, a small town in Uttar Pradesh. The show revolves around the daily struggles and triumphs of the villagers, with a focus on their relationships, personal growth, and community development. The series has gained a loyal fan base for its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and engaging storylines.
However, it seems that the show’s creators have taken a different approach with Season 4. The review in The Indian Express states that the series has introduced new elements such as politics and elections, which have disrupted the show’s previously cohesive narrative. The reviewer notes that while these changes are welcome as long as they don’t make the narrative tedious, the execution has fallen short.
The review goes on to say that the world of Phulera has been disrupted—and not in a good way. The introduction of politics and polls has changed the tone of the show, making it feel less relatable and more forced. The reviewer argues that the show’s strength lay in its ability to balance humor and heart, but the new direction has made the show feel more like a soap opera.
It’s not just the review in The Indian Express that suggests that Panchayat Season 4 has lost its way. Fans of the show have also taken to social media to express their disappointment with the new season. Many have praised the show’s earlier seasons for their authentic portrayal of rural life and the characters’ relatable struggles, but feel that the latest season has strayed too far from its roots.
One fan wrote on Twitter, “I loved Panchayat for its simplicity and authenticity. But season 4 is a mess. The politics and elections feel forced and unnecessary. Bring back the old Panchayat!”
Another fan wrote, “I was really looking forward to season 4, but it’s been a letdown. The show’s lost its charm and feels more like a typical web series now. I miss the old Phulera and its characters.”
While opinions about the new season are divided, it’s clear that Panchayat Season 4 has taken a different direction that not everyone is comfortable with. The show’s creators may have been trying to shake things up and introduce new elements to keep the show fresh, but it seems that the change has come at the cost of the show’s original charm.
It’s not all bad news, however. The review in The Indian Express does acknowledge that the show’s attempt to expand its canvas and escalate the drama is welcome, as long as it doesn’t make the narrative tedious. Perhaps the show’s creators will be able to find a balance between the old and the new, and bring back the magic of Phulera to its fans.
In the meantime, fans of Panchayat will have to wait and see how the show evolves in the coming episodes. Will it be able to regain its footing and balance the new elements with the show’s original charm? Only time will tell.
