I feel that one of the issues the teams if facing is the fact that they aren't used to dragging out tracks. We've seen from the beginning how things get solved quickly within a week or 2 max, but Mandaar's track is longer and more complex. It needs them to weave the story for longer cycles because they don't want him to be caught so soon. This means that they are unable to balance the short-term incidents on the show with the backstory of Mandaaar while also keeping the audience happy with RaghVi lollipops.
You have all talked about Raghav's smart and I totally agree. The lion's den scene was fabulous the other day but it's meaningless if he doesn't act upon the threats he gave Mandaar.
Also, Raghav can be hotheaded but he knows that Pallavi's life is in danger so he must watch every move of his. I cannot for a second imagine him to have such explosive anger. While I loved it for the acting and the execution of the scene in the grand scheme of things it was clearly set up so that Farhad and Amma can scheme to get RaghVi to meet, and so that fans can have their lollipop moment.
Never mind... I am here for Raghav, Amma, Keerti, and Farhad. Baaki sab hawa mein filter.
They really should have brought Nikhil back and I hope they do. Pallavi needs a real ally in that house. Amruta is sweet but I can't see her doing serious stuff.
Where the heck is Krishna in all this?