I don't know about you, but I came away from the episode yesterday, intensely frustrated. A quick look around the forum showed me, I wasn't alone, there was gloom, worry & anger all around. Some were heart broken that Kunal had been shot, Siddhi's fans were worried that she might be pregnant & loose the baby, some others, like me were simply mad at being left hanging, not knowing the outcome.
And then it occurred to me…… this is the recipe for a successful soap opera! The episode ended with a promise of more to come….
As much as I abuse & ridicule the writers, for the trite & inane stuff that they regularly churn out, I'll give these devils their dues. A soap opera is one of the most narratively complex forms of TV genres in which events of everyday life are elevated to a dramatic or operatic form. Constant changes & internal adjustments are a part of soapdom, & a good writer is well aware of the close & personal relationship that the viewers share with their favorite characters.
Keeping within these parameters, the episode yesterday, cut across social & demographic barriers, reached out to all of us, wrenched our guts out & left us breathless & panting for more. That is no mean feat👏
It is believed that, soap opera viewers are the most vocal & loyal amongst all TV audiences. Well, that explains why we all are still here, despite all the bloopers, costume disasters, editing glitches & countless other intensely annoying happenings.
Mission accomplished⭐️