Aftermath all around .
Confused souls realizing the changes that have hit them . Actually I feel this is liberating for them , somewhere each one of them had their personality inhibited because of this need to be "fab5" and invincible. This led them cover up their inherent traits and emotions.
Alya and Manik. Actually I liked the way they handled and Krishnan was good . Thank God she didn't overplay it because somewhere on her face and with Manik's words one could get that they both have realized the finality of their equation. It was not about the secret as much about both of them acknowledging the difference that has seeped in. I feel somewhere Alya too realized that she was holding water in her palms and the tighter the hold, harder would be being with Manik. They thought they were each other's future but then at this time I feel they both deserve and expect different things from their partners. I guess Alya understood that so there was grief, sadness but understanding . They both would be pretending again , I think this is how Manik handles things- pretend .
Dhruv and Nandini
I get how he picked Manik's friendship over Nandini but then it's too late for that. As much as I appreciate and feel happy for him for realizing how his friendship with Manik was changing because of events surrounding Nandini , I feel this is a very big mistake. Because what he wants is status quo - which is never going to happen.
But important point ,Nandini knows the thing she has with Manik is not going to end . She said its too deep ( ahem)
Manik-Nandini
Again kudos for not bringing a 360 degree change in Manik. He would always fight till his last blood for that mask. He is scared with all the changes that are happening and he needs his aggression to numb his mind and prevent it from wandering to Nandu land.
There was difference in today's Monster Manik, he did it to make Nandu go away , testing her boundaries and trying to grab that initial equation that they both had . But But and But - not gonna happen, Lad.
Bravo for showing Nandu flinching at his touch , where at two previous situation she was lost and kinda had the atmosphere up , here she was clearly uncomfortable- in control but not in the moment. Good how "consent" is played here. Loved when she fired the parting shot. Nah this Nandu is going to kick his arse
Mukti- cabir moment was so real , genuine and soothing. Friendship shots . Shebir Rocks , though.
Alya-Harshad scene was awesome. So beautiful, these two do care for each other but somewhere something has shaken all of them. I liked how Alya expressed how she did it for herself , I liked how the guilt played on her. I would ofcourse love her to apologize to Nandu but this realization is important. I feel this breakup opens up her character so well.
Navya- Finally loved her . Veeba plays softness so well. But the advice she gave , Nandu that went so well for Manik. You never fight with Dhruv , you guys are always on the same page. But with Manik you fight, shout and yet somehow evolve.
Manik-Dhruv scene
So beautiful scene na. Manik is someone who goes into a shell once his trust/ego/faith is shattered. He is going to try being that lonely kid while still being friends with Dhruv. While the latter would be the driving force in this friendship now. This should be interesting. I liked how Manik's body-language changes when Dhruv mentions him breaking his friendship with Nandu. Will this not act like a green signal for Manik to act in whichever way he wants with Nandu? he is free of any chains- this should be interesting.
The scarf scene
Let the fun begins. But I like how Navya builds up Monster Manik with all the adjectives.
Precap
Juvenile stuff, but Monster Manik the change that is blinking like a neon scene says that you care when you see her troubled, hurt and sad. Predator becoming the ultimate prey.
Shelly, Mais - you girls are awesome.
Team Shebir though.
The news song, while I liked it but then the scenes were not that emotionally heavy.
This serial is so bloody mature for a mtv show.