I have liked this show for quite a long while. The actors are great, I loved the costumes, the sets and the presentation and I absolutely adore the music.
That being said, of late (especially the last week), the show has become quite ... 🤢😕
I have always treated this Mahabharat as a unique and separate version and never compared it with the original or any other versions or presentations.
I can understand when someone wants to take poetic license to a story and portray his/her own version but what I expect at the very least is that they stay true to the character the portray. Excessive drama (like last week) put me off quite a bit. But that's just my opinion - no offense meant to anyone.
When the CVs have an extension and suddenly need to fill in a lot more episodes why not show something else rather than prolong the war. There can be scenes of Draupadi and the Pandavas spending time with their kids, Pandavas training their kids, and the kids discussing amongst themselves about the battle tactics. Pandavas remembering their time with Draupadi, and their time in Hastinapur with Bheeshma, Drona, Kripa and the rest of their family - some cute scenes, some emotional, some funny jokes among the brothers ... Kunti can dream of Karna being a part of the family as she sees the war and hopes he doesn't fight ... some dinner time scenes in the war camp to lighten the mood (it could actually make losing them much harder when they think of the happy times later) ... So much more... Since the CVs are taking quite a bit of poetic license, there can be so much more to show. Again, its just my opinion and not meant to offend anyone. I am just expressing my views.
I love this show - loved the way Shikandi looked so close to Shikandini in her male form, loved the acting in the scene where the Pandavas fought Bheeshma together (hated the storyline, though), loved seeing the Upapandavas protect Shikandi as he made his way to Bheeshma... I wouldn't mind Shikandi shooting all the arrows on Bheeshma - As long as the story is atleast almost logical, I'll be happy. I (just like so many here) am just looking for good entertainment and have enjoyed so much with this Mahabharat. I would seriously hate to see the show degrade or get a bad name.