Originally posted by: Samanalyse
Great analysis!
I too thoroughly enjoyed the episode for the humour and further glimpses of Meher and Abeer's profound connection.
It's interesting to me that these last few episodes are garnering so much sympathy for Abeer. Even though I understand the fact that he has had something of a change of heart, I think the way he is treating Meher for his own pleasure, whatever that might be, is really unfair. The ambiguity of Abeer's intentions makes it difficult for me to sympathize with him completely in this situation, because he still appears really immature. He is having all this fun trying to make Meher confess her concern but he hasn't really questioned why he cares about her, and her family, so much. I am not questioning the genuineness of the concern itself, only that Abeer has not taken even a moment to think about what it implies in terms of his own feelings.
The truth, as Meher has said, is that Abeer is willing to point fingers at others but not willing to introspect and find out what is going on in his own heart. That's always been his biggest flaw, from what we know so far. He is so obviously flirting with her and goading her to say that she cares about him, but in the process he is revealing nothing to her in turn, which puts her in a very vulnerable position if she were to give any hint of her true feelings. Why would she take such a huge risk with her heart when she has no idea what his true intentions are, and how is she supposed to know when even he doesn't? As audience we can see that deep down Abeer craves Meher's love just as Meher craves Abeer's love but barring the way they act when the other is in danger, there has been no unquestionable sign, from either side that is the case.
It's probably not news to Meher that Abeer can be an absolute sweetheart and a hero who would risk his life for someone in danger. I mean the girl did fall hard and marry the lovable fellow, and she knows him better than anyone! It's almost like she is expecting these endearing acts but steeling herself against all his charms this time. This indicates that from her perspective, there is some negative we don't know about that outweighs all the positives, even the fact that she loves him. Until those issues are addressed, I don't think Meher will allow herself to indulge any attraction to Abeer, no matter how strong, and Abeer won't get past this ambiguous joking phase.
Aside: I feel like I am the only person kind of enjoying the Rati-Nissar angle. I like that it's not a straightforward love story, and that there are all these shady elements. Rati, instead of suffering silently, out-vamps the vamp... which makes her damn interesting, if not obviously positive. And I also thought Nissar's anger was justified today. Those guys were using some pretty disrespectful, sexist language 🤢 and even if it had nothing to do with him, I feel like our guardian-of-tameez would have gotten just as hot under the collar!
Thank you so much, this means a lot because I love your analyses on the forum. So insightful and brilliant👏
I think the past few episodes have made me side with Abeer a bit because it's plain endearing to see how much he cares for her. I don't know how he got over his resentment over her betrayal so soon, but it seems to have happened. Maybe his feelings resurfaced seeing her in a vulnerable position? I don't know.
What he's doing is completely off the line, but I am still willing to go with it because he has always taken the initiative in this relationship. Meher is the closeted one while he is the one who professes his love and makes grand, overwhelming gestures. So this is completely in character, and moreover this will pave the way for any changes ahead.
I do think he is playing with her, and I don't like it. However, I do feel that subconsciously, he still believes in Meher's goodness and wants to be desperately proved wrong. He wants some sign from the universe that she is not the manipulative gold-digger she turned out to be.
But I for one empathize with Meher the most, right from the beginning she's been my favorite character. Strong of conviction and will, independent and loyal. Superb characterization. I wouldn't worry about her at all because she's a tough nut to crack. Even if her feelings are changing she wouldn't let Abeer get even a whiff of it. And it's clear that there's something very painful about the past that is hidden to Abeer. It's what makes her so strong in her belief that Abeer and her is a thing of the past, history that is done and dusted with. Unless Abeer finds out the exact nature of what transpired, she is safe, because her sense of abandonment is very huge. Her father deserted her, and so did Abeer. She's not giving either of them another chance, NO.
I like women characters who are more than mere dolled-up caricatures, but Rati is too much. I like the fact that she outsmarted Loveleen, who sticks her nose into everyone's business. But the way she goes about it, and her stark changes in mood and demeanour- sweet one minute, and bitter the next, makes me think that something's wrong with her😊
Lovely comment!👏
Anupamaa
