Panchayat Season 3 Review
“Into the breach once more, my beloved buddies – Returning, Panchayat aims to persuade us that the third season offers more than just a reunion of beloved characters. The fictional village of Phulera in Uttar Pradesh is currently the scene of conflicting aspirations. There are gunshots. There are taken sides.
The Popularity of Panchayat
Seasons of Panchayat have been shown on Prime Video every two years since its debut in 2020. The TVF show that Chandan Kumar, Deepak Kumar Mishra, and Arunabh Kumar developed became very famous due to its delightful pursuit of trivialities, friendly humour, and great performances. This also made follow-ups unavoidable.
Abhishek’s Journey
The hero’s conflicted thoughts over a self-imposed punishment posting served as inspiration for the first two versions. Abhishek (Jitendra Kumar), a city slicker, hauled himself to Phulera to get some work experience for his MBA. Abhishek had planned to go away, but he ended up making unanticipated friends with the panchayat office worker Vikas (Chandan Roy), council member Prahlad (Faisal Khan), sarpanch Manju Devi (Neena Gupta), and her husband Brij Bhushan (Raghubir Yadav).
Rinku’s Influence
Rinku (Sanvikaa), the sarpanch’s daughter, offered Abhishek one more incentive to stay. The 2022 season came to a poignant close with Prahlad, who resembled a teddy bear, lamenting the premature death of his military son.
Shift in Plot Style
Garden-variety politicking has replaced the picaresque novella-style plotting. The most recent season, which is directed by Mishra and written by Chandan Kumar, moves slowly and without ambition despite the higher stakes. Chandrakishore, a despicable lawmaker played by Pankaj Jha, desires to topple Phulera’s ruling council and appoint all of his nominees, including the virtuous Bhushan played by Durgesh Kumar. An adamantine lock resists being broken by a sledgehammer in the first episode. In a same manner, Chandrakishore relentlessly attacks Phulera’s peace.
Love and Distraction
Love rises up on the outskirts of conflict. Given the often monotonous course of events, it’s reasonable that Abhishek seeks distractions. Abhishek, who is still determined to complete his MBA, has persuaded Rinku to apply as well. Their 1950s-style courtship is tediously chaste, especially for a show that resembles a 1980s Doordarshan serial.
Humor and Character Dynamics
Aside from a slew of amusing passages spread throughout eight episodes, the series gives the impression of treading on water. The cliffhanger conclusion is undoubtedly a kind of fan service. Jitendra Kumar plays a supporting role, while Chandan Roy plays Vikas and Faisal Khan plays Prahlad. A large portion of the bizarre humor that gives Panchayat its edge comes from these Phulera devotees.
Recurring Themes
There are amusing moments shared by the mischievous Bhushan and the horse-loving Chandrakishore. Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta repeat lines that were clearly established in the first season and do not significantly change. Similar to Chandrakishore, Panchayat has come to consider himself as someone who doesn’t explain himself in a fair or particularly compelling manner. The creators of the show, like Abhishek, are stranded in Phulera and are both unable and unwilling to escape.