I agree that Mishra's return was a little too filmy. And probably roped in to get that "OMG!" factor. My problem was not so much with the track but how they handled the track. They brought him back out of nowhere and it did seem a little far-fetched.
That being said, I don't think the track is the reason why trps went down. My general belief is that if people like a show, they'll watch it even if one track does not appeal so much, unless the track is REALLY bad and stretches on endlessly, which isn't the case here. I'll tell you why I think the trps in general are low.
a) The air timings don't work. 6 o'clock on weekdays cannot be considered prime time. The repeat schedule is pretty bad, too.
b) A lack of promotion. Let's face it. Channel V has, in general, a very niche audience. Those who watch the show also watch (or used to watch) other channel v shows. Those who don't watch channel v are not even aware of the show.
The trps saw a rise during the valentine's day track because the audience comprises mostly of teenagers who enjoy such tracks. In general, I think, the trps are not so great.
I partially agree with Drone. I think Gauri's character has taken a sort of setback. I am missing Gauri in action, too. I don't know if that is working against the show because Gauri has a pretty sound fan-base. But there is also a fan-base for Nikhil and Roshni, if the forum is anything to go by.
All being said, I think a good show should touch something beyond trps. The parameter to judge a show's success should be QUALITY not trps. Because there is something beyond trps. That is the connect with its audience. That somehow goes beyond stupid ratings. I think Paanch has achieved a lot beyond trps. The show has an audience even though its free of many things that seem to characterize youth shows in India. Typical, uninspiring characters, random stare fests, bad acting; you take any popular youth show and it's REPLETE with such gimmicks. Paanch is mostly free of such gimmicks and still there is an audience. An audience that enjoys the show for the story, for the characters, for the actors, for the writing. I think that is no mean feat. Perhaps they should stick to quality? Focus on getting details, tracks, sub-plots right and not worry so much about trps? So that long after the show is over, Paanch is remembered not for the trps it touched but for the quiet revolution it brought with it.
Edited by LoveToLaugh - 11 years ago
