Whenever a new character has to be established in lrl in season 2, what they show is all the cadets talking about him, some impressed, some not sure yet, all only discussing him. They did this with Abhimanyu's introduction, they did it with Gunny (?) today. Normally this is ok, this is generally how characters get established on tv. But the problem is this: in establishing these new characters, these cadets are always undermined, shown as less heroic, in awe of these new people, unable to handle situations on their own etc etc. Then these heroic characters suddenly vanish and the cadets have to then carry the burden of the show on their shoulders. For example, Ali was shown as having become firm and assertive, having come into his own. This was established when he bashed up those goons who teased Naina's mom, then when he comes to the detention centre and Major Bhargav realises that he has changed and then in the 'through the screen' encounter with Major Bhargav, where he stares him down. But today, to establish Ankur Nayyar's superiority, they undercut Ali's character completely, showing him again as fumbling and indecisive, easily impressed. The character therefore cannot remain consistent, nor is there a growth. Why be so unfair to the cadets, especially when you need to keep going back to them?
Advocate Anjali Awasthi
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Sadda Haq Season 2
