Originally posted by: Gemsal678
Excellent post. 👏
I think what you've hit on the head perfectly is the *boredom* that exuded from Arnav/Barun in today's episode. I expected sparks, but got a fizzling flame. I personally feel like this show rises and falls with Barun / Arnav. Which is not to take away the importance of Sanaya. She is, I think, a thorough professional and tries to add charm to whatever scene - good or bad - she is given. But, over the last few months, I often see that distant look in Barun's eyes. I can hear the complacency in his voice. And, when that happens, it makes my heart sink. When he's good - he's amazing. I thought he was brilliant a few weeks ago actually. And, I know that 90% of the time he's great. But, when he's phoning it in, I can tell.
But, at the same time, I have said this before too - I feel like a lot of this is the director's fault. Because, if a scene is not as intense as it should be, then you ask the actor for another take. You help make it better. So, this is why people are always asking for Lalit back. Because when he was there, I never saw any complacent acting from Barun. Never.
I also don't like how, in the past, the Arnav-Khushi "hate-story" was always given so much care and attention to detail. Their "fight" scenes were always so intense. And, I feel like the SAME attention to detail and passion should be present in the "love-story". I want to see the intensity in their eyes, the spark in their touch. That is what was missing today. This should have been historic and monumental in their story - their FIRST date. Instead it was half-baked and lacking in emotion.
I think that, as fans, we are entitled to have these opinions and to want our show to be better - because we know what it once was, and what level it could reach if it really wanted to.
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