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**”Panchayat” Season 4 Divides Fans: Election Drama Overshadows Beloved Simplicity**

**Phulera, India – [Date of Article Submission]** – The highly anticipated fourth season of the Amazon Prime Video web series “Panchayat” has sparked a mixed reaction from viewers, with some praising its nostalgic return to Phulera while others criticize its shift towards political drama. The season, which premiered on June 24th, sees the return of Jitendra Kumar as Sachiv Ji, alongside Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav, and focuses on the election season in the village.

While the series initially garnered praise for its heartwarming portrayal of rural life and relatable characters, this season’s focus on election politics has left some fans disappointed. Social media is abuzz with complaints that the show has lost its comedic charm and simplicity, replaced by a more serious and, in some opinions, less engaging narrative.

Adding to the controversy, the season finale, titled “Dabdaba,” has received the lowest rating of any “Panchayat” finale on IMDb, currently standing at 8.4. This is a significant drop compared to the finales of Season 1 (“Jab Jaago Tabhi Savera” – 8.8), Season 2 (“Parivaar” – 9.6), and Season 3 (“Hamla” – 9.0).

“Disappointed to the core,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), echoing the sentiment of many. “Lacked the USP comedy… unexpected downfall.” Other viewers expressed similar concerns, criticizing the ending and the overemphasis on politics.

Hindustan Times reports that the latest season, focused on Phulera’s Panchayat elections, completely disregards what had made the show great – simplicity and relatability, stating that the murkiness of politics overshadows the simplicity of human emotions.

Compounding the release issues, all eight episodes of “Panchayat” Season 4 were leaked on unauthorized platforms shortly after their premiere, further impacting viewership and potentially contributing to the divided reception.

Despite the criticisms, “Panchayat” Season 4 has undeniably generated significant buzz. Whether the changes in tone and focus will ultimately benefit the series remains to be seen, but the strong reactions from viewers indicate a clear need for the showrunners to carefully consider the direction of future seasons.

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