Just watched the latest episode, and to be honest, I didn't really dislike it or anything. Actually I thought the episode had instances of beautiful direction. But I do have so much to say that I don't know where to start!! So I'm going to list a bunch of points to explain my thoughts; sorry for being so technical 😅 :
1) Katha messed up when she asked Viaan about the ONS. Yes, no one is excusing Viaan for his actions, but it was a mutual decision to keep the ONS a private matter. But she let her emotions take over and and you could see it on her face that she messed up. And also, I'm pretty sure she was afraid for herself during Viaan's confession, so I felt that was so selfish of her.
2) Actually, in a way I'm glad that Katha accidentally asked about the ONS, since now it's her time to feel guilty. So I was looking forward to the conversation where she says sorry to Viaan. But in turn, Viaan says sorry to her?!! Like seriously?! I wanted Viaan to be slightly disappointed with Katha, and I wanted him to maintain some silence and distance with her. That would then urge her to get closer to him. But instead, he went on and on about how what she did was right?! Not gonna lie, I was irritated with that part of the episode.
3) As if Shamita's accusation was not enough of a damage to Viaan's situation, the ONS reveal is so detrimental to him, that I just simply cannot understand how the makers will lift Viaan out of this mess. I understand that Keith's proof will solve Shamita's case, but Viaan's ONS confession is now out, and tbh this information will pour over to the office staff through gossip. That would be so shocking to everyone. How can Viaan ever escape those impacts?
4) Okay, this might be a slightly unpopular opinion 😛 Khaare Raste is a BEAUTIFUL song; trust me, I had it on loop when I discovered it through KA. But during passionate moments when I crave some intense music, Khaare Raste is too lovely and pleasant a song to be inserted. Sometimes, I feel that KA puts such a pleasant song in intense, emotional moments, and I feel that it kind of confuses the mood.
5) Here's a fact: the writers don't know what to do with Ehsan's character. He was such a cheerful friend to Viaan in the beginning, and then he turned to a complete villain, and now he's back to being a Viaan's best friend?! I can't believe that the Ehsan we saw today (who said there is no Earthcon without Viaan) was the same one who drugged, manipulated, and gaslighted Viaan.
Okay guys, thank you for coming to my TED talk 😂 Feel free to reply about what you think!!