Panchayat Season 3 Review: A rare show where the performers outshine the plot and maintain its appeal even in its third season
Panchayat Season 3 Web Series Rating: 3.5 Stars
Watched Panchayat Season 3 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, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy and Sanvikaa
Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
Release Date: 28th May 2024 on Prime Video
Duration: 8 Episodes/ 35 Minutes
Story: After the events of the second season, a new Sachiv (Vinod Suryavanshi) arrives in Phulera. Brij Bhushan Dubey (Raghubir Yadav) who is the Pradhan Pati devises a plan. He keeps the Panchayat office locked on the day of the new Sachin’s joining. He even doesn’t pick up his call and so does Vikas (Chandan Roy). The new Sachiv complains to the MLA Chandrakishore Singh (Pankaj Jha), who in turn complains to the DM who called Pradhan Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) to her office.
The opposition from Pradhan’s side is so intense that the new Secretary is simply unable to complete the joining formalities, and Prahlad’s (Faisal Malik) intimidation tactics worsen the situation ensuring Abhishek Tripathi’s (Jitendra Kumar) return to Phulera. As luck would have it, the same day, the MLA is jailed for killing a dog. The DM cancels Abhishek’s transfer and asks him to join Phulera Gram Panchayat. Brij, Manju, Vikas and Prahlad are overjoyed to have Abhishek back with them.
Meanwhile, Pradhan Ji and Manju Devi conspire to falsely allot a flat to an old lady under the PM Aawas Yojana scheme. Bhushan (Durgesh Kumar) and Binod (Ashok Pathak) are suspecting wrongdoing and investigate the matter. The Gram Panchayat elections are around the corner and Bhushan is determined to win at any cost. He seeks the help of local MLA Chandrakishore Singh to bring upheaval in the quaint, quiet Phullera and the MLA willingly agrees as he has old scores to settle. Soon, this leads to utter chaos and madness in Phulera. What happens next forms the rest of the show.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Direction
3. Cinematography
4. Dialogues
5. Story
6. Climax
Negatives
1. Length
2. Screenplay
3. Pacing issue
4, Initial episodes
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this web-series, planned to watch this series on premiere day as loved the trailer and liked all 2 previous seasons of this series.
Abhishek Tripathi is back in Phulera after his sudden transfer, while Pradhan Ji and Manju Devi land in trouble for falsely allotting a flat to an old woman under the PM Aawas Yojana scheme. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Pradhan Ji and the local MLA reaches epic proportions.
Panchayat season 3 remains a riveting and gripping watch, delivering entertainment in abundance. Just when viewers wondered if the makers could pull off another surprise, they certainly do. Despite lacking a central plot, the series compensates with numerous parallel events that keep you invested. This season shifts the spotlight to other characters, sidelining Jitendra Kumar’s role, with Bhushan, his wife Kranti Devi, Prahlad, Binod, Chandrakant Singh, the local MLA, taking center stage. The setting and milieu of Panchayat still have plenty of charm, and the season ends on a cliffhanger, hinting at another season. The script of the show, written by Chandan Kumar, deserves to be praised. The makers have taken very simplistic and real issues that are seen in villages and have used them efficiently to bring out the humor. At no place does the script feel condescending. The beauty of the show lies in its simplicity and honesty. The dialogues are impactful, and the situational comedy constantly hits the bull’s eye. The script always keeps you hooked. Every episode ends on a cliffhanger that makes you want to watch the next episode. In addition to the stellar script, the direction by Deepak Kumar Mishra is also outstanding. Kudos to the director for crafting eight concise episodes that thoroughly explore each character. Given the numerous elements at play, the show could have easily overlooked characters or left loose ends untied. However, Mishra has cohesively woven the plot together, bringing his vision to life with precision and care. The set design of the show is another plus point. The use of an actual location makes the show even more believable. Something as simple as all the characters using Hero Splendor bikes or making the characters wear cotton or torn or soiled clothes also makes a lasting impact. The camera work is smooth, and it helps you gauge the location and the tone
On the flipside, the pacing is slow and tests your patience. It is only after the 5th episode that the story truly picks up. It rises like a Crescendo and reaches the perfect end, leaving you asking for more. While the season 3 is lackluster as compared to the earlier two seasons. There is no sort of character development that we see for most characters. The USP of the Panchayat franchise is its breezy humor and light-hearted approach, but in the third season, politics take center stage, and things become quite serious. Unlike the other two seasons, the new installment concentrates only on one theme, and those who expect comedy might get slightly disappointed. Striking a balance between humor and emotional moments could have taken the show to the next level. The romance between Abhishek and Rinki doesn’t progress much and it’s a bit of a downer.
Overall, series is as heartwarming as it gets, capturing the beauty of everyday life and turning it into a binge-worthy situational comedy. It is a simple and sweet story that may not evoke laughter but will give you enough moments to leave a smile on your face. It manages to retain the essence of its previous seasons and that is a reason enough to watch it. My view on this series Highly Recommended
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