Panchayat Season 4 Review: Phulera never failed to mesmerize us with its setup despite flaws in this season
Panchayat Season 4 Web Series Rating: 3 Stars
Watched Panchayat Season 4 Web Series on Prime Video. So, let’s analyze the cast, release date, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this web series.
Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Sanvikaa, Chandan Roy, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak, Faisal Malik, Sunita Rajwar and Pankaj Jha
Director: Akshat Vijaywargiya & Deepak Kumar Mishra
Release Date: 24th June 2025 on Prime Video
Duration: 8 Episodes/ 35 Minutes
Story: Season 4 continues from where Season 3 ended. Season 3 concluded on a cliffhanger with Pradhan Ji (Raghubir Yadav) being shot just before Abhishek (Jitendra Kumar) was about to leave for his CAT examination. Abhishek confronted the MLA (Pankaj Jha) and Bhushan (Durgesh Kumar), but both denied involvement in the attack on Pradhan Ji. Eventually, both groups were detained by the police.
Sachiv Ji is under pressure after Bhushan files an FIR against him for slapping him. He’s visibly anxious that the case could affect his CAT results and ruin his chances at business school. His attempt to apologize doesn’t go as planned, and even when accepted, it comes with strings attached.
Meanwhile, the ex-MLA, Chandrakishore Singh scrambles to uncover the shooter who targeted Pradhan Ji as he too is implicated. Election fever peaks in Phulera, with Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) using every trick in the book—from cleaning toilets to distributing free potatoes to woo voters.
Pradhan ji, Sachiv, Prahlad (Faisal Malik) and Vikas (Chandan Roy) campaign for Pradhan ji’s wife Manju Devi. Bhushan is meanwhile joined by Madhav (Bulloo Kumar) and Binod (Ashok Pathak) and they go all out to ensure that Bhushan’s wife Kranti Devi becomes the new Pradhan of Phulera. Who wins the election? Does Pradhan Ji uncover who is responsible for the attack on him? Does Abhishek clear the CAT exam? What happens to his relationship with Rinki? Watch this series to find out.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Direction
4. Background music
5. Dialogues
Negatives
1. Length
2. Uneven Screenplay
3. Story
4. Climax
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this web-series planned to watch in my free time as loved the trailer and liked previous 3 seasons. Amidst the much-awaited village panchayat elections, Pradhan’s and Bhushan’s camps battle tooth and nail to maintain the upper hand. The future of everyone, including Abhishek, hangs in the balance.
Panchayat Season 4 centers on the rivalry between the factions of Pradhan Ji and Bhushan. The season plays out like a series of loosely linked village episodes rather than a tightly woven plot. While this may seem like a flaw, it also allows the show to retain its slice-of-life appeal. The beauty of the show lies in the texture and rhythm of village life it captures, and the show remains grounded in its depiction of a small UP town village. Its biggest strength continues to be its simplicity and draw strength from its rooted characters and realistic tone. Scenes like the argument over laddoos, the uncomfortable dinner that follows, the IT raid, and the MLA’s cutting sarcasm offer moments of intrigue and humour that remind viewers why the series earned its place. Performances remain consistently strong. The character dynamics haven’t changed much, but they continue to feel familiar and engaging. The Panchayat theme music is soothing as always. The show continues its flow of sharp and very quotable dialogues, and this consistency is laudable. Above all, Panchayat remains a cozy, family-friendly watch, unlike a tonneof other shows on streaming that don’t classify for family viewing.
Despite its familiar setting and beloved characters, this season struggles to find rhythm. While earlier seasons thrived on simplicity, warmth, and subtle humour, this one lean heavily into politics and loses the emotional core that once defined it. There’s little in terms of story progression, but the appeal lies in the mood it creates and the quirks of Phulera’s residents. Creative fatigue shows, especially in the fifth episode featuring Manju Devi’s father—a subplot that adds absolutely nothing to the story. The first few episodes set things up well, but the story begins to drag midway. The pacing slows, and many scenes feel stretched beyond purpose. The plot remains too safe and lacks any twists. The emotional depth is minimal, and the humor feels faint, leaving the audience waiting for more impact. The cliffhanger ending leaves several questions hanging, which may not sit well with viewers hoping for closure. Overall, new season tries to explore deeper political dynamics but loses the simplicity and emotional resonance that made the show special. Still Show remains watchable, thanks to its rooted setting and the comfort it offers. Our emotional investment in the characters keeps us going even when not much actually happens. My view on this web-series is Recommended.
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