I really think due to the lack of together time early on, the connection was never really made with the audience. Yes, star-crossed lovers aren’t meant to be together but there is a period of time where they are. Moments where they grow together and moments which make the audience root for them but AP2 never had that togetherness. If we didn’t get their togetherness, why would we care for their seperation! Now it’s too late because the moment she brings them together, people will think the story is over.
Regarding KZK1, I’m so sure that despite all the ridiculous twists and turns, it had more of a heart especially because the FL was truly the anchor. She wasn’t only about one other character. That’s what this Prerna needs to become!
Even 1% of self respect and self love will do... But no she will happily run back to the Basu at the first given opportunity... Who would go there after all the mental abused the 2 Basus women gave her?
They spent more time apart than together... Their friendship phase was their best time, after that it all went downhill...
There is nothing between them - NO trust, respect, communication, understanding..