Panchayat Season 4, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, brings back the quiet charm of Phulera this time, with the village in full election mode. With Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) competing for power, the season delivers emotional depth, political satire, and strong character moments, but with less of the lighthearted fun fans loved in earlier seasons.
Election Fever and Emotional Arcs
The heart of the season is the intense panchayat election between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi, which leads to protests, campaigns, and even a musical rap battle. The writing shines in moments of confrontation and the shifting power dynamics. Neena Gupta is outstanding as Manju Devi, who has now grown confident and politically sharp. Kranti Devi, on the other hand, adds strong opposition and tension to the story.
Sachiv Ji (Jitendra Kumar) continues to struggle with his career and personal life. He clears the CAT exam, but instead of excitement, we see a man stuck in a dilemma: leave Phulera or stay with Rinki and the people he has come to care for.
Supporting characters like Prahlad, Vikas, and Pradhan Ji also get solid screen time, adding layers to the village politics and the emotional tone of the show. However, many fans feel that this season leans more on drama and less on comedy.
What Worked and What Didn’t
Highlights:
- Strong female leads: Manju Devi vs Kranti Devi is the biggest win.
- Deep emotional scenes, especially around Prahlad and Abhishek.
- Character development continues to be top-notch.
What didn’t work:
- Slower pace than previous seasons.
- Fewer laugh-out-loud moments.
- Some viewers found the ending abrupt and underwhelming.
Many fans on X (Twitter) praised the show for its maturity and simplicity, while others called it “the weakest season so far.”
“#PanchayatSeason4 gave me goosebumps… but also felt a bit slow at times.”
“Love story and emotional journey were beautiful, but where’s the humor we expect?”
Summary
Panchayat Season 4 may not be the funniest, but it makes up for it with emotion, politics, and strong female characters. The show is growing, just like its characters, and while not everyone will love the slower pace, most will appreciate the heart it brings. If you’re planning to watch, then go and watch it on Prime Video now.
If you’re watching for the laughter, this season may feel a bit quiet. But if you’re invested in the people of Phulera, this season still delivers. And yes, Season 5 looks very likely, given the way things ended.
