Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Panchayat, the critically acclaimed series beloved for its heartwarming portrayal of rural Indian life, has hit a rare and significant sour note with its audience. The finale of its fourth season has been met with widespread fan disappointment, becoming the lowest-rated episode in the show's entire history.
For a series that has consistently earned praise and high ratings for its simplicity, emotional depth, and brilliant performances, the season finale has been labeled as "rushed," "predictable," and a "disappointing ending" by a vocal section of its loyal fanbase.
The episode, which wrapped up the season's central election storyline, currently holds a rating of just 7.1 out of 10 on IMDb. This is a steep drop for a show whose episodes regularly score well above 8 and often into the 9s, indicating a clear disconnect with viewer expectations.
Fans took to social media and review platforms to express their frustration. Many felt that the conclusion to the high-stakes election was too convenient and lacked the clever, nuanced writing the series is known for. The emotional farewell for the show's protagonist, Abhishek Tripathi (played by Jitendra Kumar), as he prepares to leave the village of Phulera, was also criticized for feeling hurried and lacking the emotional punch that viewers had anticipated.
Comments from viewers described the finale as having "lazy writing" and being an "underwhelming climax" to an otherwise engaging season. The sentiment was clear: the ending did not do justice to the journey of the characters or the investment of the audience.
While the show, starring Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and an excellent supporting cast, remains one of India's most cherished web series, this finale has become a rare misstep. With a potential fifth season on the horizon, fans are now hoping the creators will take the feedback to heart and steer the story back to the quality that made them fall in love with Phulera in the first place.
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