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The episode tonight was quite interesting. I have mixed feelings about it. I'll try to elaborate. This time, I'll be starting with the cons.
Cons:
1) Viraj and his so-called "alter ego"
I am confused. You see, I don't believe that V has an alter ego -- regardless of the writers trying hard to convince me. I cannot understand what they're playing at right now. To make him seem schizophrenic in order to justify viewers' sympathy for him? They're treading dangerous waters and I fear that they've no clue what they're messing with. V is a black character. Inside out. And that won't change for me. But it's annoying how they crafted his scene tonight -- the V versus V scene.
2) Jahnvi's concern for V and stereotypical prayer for him like a goodie goodie devi
The headline is self-explanatory. No further comments.
Pros:
1) Raghav's proud [and adorably childish] "mujhe pata tha"
This scene stole the show for me. It was absolutely hilarious. The way that Raghav said "mujhe pata tha" with a proud and triumphant grin when Krish shook his head, refusing to say goodbye to "uncle" -- it just cracked me up, man. Just adorable. Raghav obviously knew that Krish would refuse [but he needed to hear it for his own pleasure] and Krish, too, knew exactly what Raghav wanted to hear. It was a Team KriGhav moment.
Enjoyed the rest of the scene as well. Cute how Raghav got concerned, searching for Krish. In the end, Krish was found in his closet which reminded me of how I used to hide in my closet to avoid school. Unlike Krish, I had a flashlight and my Harry Potter book with me and was never caught.
Random.
2) Jahnvi's decision that she'd tell the truth to Komal
I was kind of proud of her for that. Forget the fact that she didn't go through with it and all that -- but the decision in itself wasn't something I'd expected from her. I thought that she'd silently go to Manali. Without a fight. She surprised me.
3) Taashu's failed scare
Hilarious and sweet scene between brother-sister. Loved how she kept pointing out Raghav's obvious shyness, teasing him about it. Made me sad to think that she'll turn negative. However, I do hope that it won't be a full character transformation. She's young and an easy prey for V -- as he's immensely charming. Perhaps she'll be negative, but eventually realize her mistake in trusting V and make amends.
The heartbreak for Raghav will still happen, I guess.
4) Taashu and V on a roadtrip, but no music, please!
Imagine being a mature man stuck in a car with two loud teenagers for six hours straight. I want to feel bad for V, but he deserves the torture. Heh.
He finally snapped though. Hadn't expected that since he seemed hellbound on keeping up the I'm-a-sweet-and-tolerable-guy act. Guess the fact that he didn't have Jahnvi with him put him in a sour mood. Hell yes.
5) Raghav's concern for V's health
LMAO. That's all I could think during the entire scene. It was frigging hilarious. The way that he kept interrupting V, not allowing him to get a word in. And then the way V kept glaring at him as if he was mentally murdering Raghav. The way V clutched his bag, as if to keep from hurling it at Raghav.
I love how Raghav outsmarted V. For once a man managed to make sure that V didn't get what he desired. It was a pleasant feeling, I'd say. Plus Raghav's monologue was too funny. What if V fainted? Someone would have to catch him. Sia is too skinny to do it. God, ROFLMAO. And the whole "experienced driver" comment. I couldn't stop laughing -- especially when he went ahead to suggest that he should go with and V practically pounced at him with a big fat NO.
The only concern of mine is that Raghav told him about Sunder. I fear for him.
6) V on his way to Manali
It might be a short-lived happiness, but it's a relief for however long it lasts.
Also, we might get to see his reunion with Unniyal. Bonus point.
7) Raghav confronts Gayatri
This scene was absolutely mindblowing and one of the highlights of the episode. Raghav's pure anger at Gayatri for allowing Taashu to head to Manali with V, and how he confronted her with a straightforward, no-nonsense attitude. Gayatri made a serious mistake. She might not realize it right now, but I fear that when she realizes it --it'll be too late.
I'm glad that Raghav pointed out how Gayatri's not being sensible, that she doesn't see his pain nor cares for it. That she trusted a stranger over him. All the things that had been left unsaid -- well, they were said tonight.
I wonder if Gayatri realizes that she isn't a part of any of her children's lives, preoccupied with all of her charity work and projects. She didn't care for Taashu returning home late at night and I wonder if that's a habit.
Good, solid episode tonight. Definitely a must-watch. That's it from me tonight, peeps. Enjoy your night.
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