This may or may not be an unpopular opinion, but Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3 is helping me move on from the hang over I had over Ram and Priya from Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2, because it is such a downgrade.😒
First of all, the supporting characters have no impact on screen whatsoever. Today I was rewatching BALH 2 E 14, RaYa's engagement episode. Each and every character, even Kunal, Vikrant, and Mama Mami have a lingering and strong screen presence. Plus you actually feel what each and every character is feeling when you put yourself there.
In the third season they are all too dull. The only significant ones are Ram, Priya, and Shalini. Others are too insignificant. Today when Alekha overheard the drama, even though she looked disturbed, it couldn't come across to me. In S2, when Neeraj does that drama, you can feel the tension of each and every person in Priya's family, and the intrigue in Ram's family. 🤓
Secondly, their is no story in this. It's been 1 week out of whatever 12-13 weeks this show is on for. Yet nothing significant has happened yet. It's as if they're still getting us warmed up to the characters. Why is there so much screen time for Kriti and Yuvraj? Is this a story about RaYa or Ram-Kriti and Priya-Yuvraj?😡
Some people may come at me saying don't have so much expectations at the start, at least let the story flow. But my question is, when this is a small series, why is it not focused on the leads? Wasn't this season brought in to satiate fans who couldn't get over RaYa's death? So give us our RaYa no. 🤔
Thirdly, I watched BALH2 solely for the character Ram was. He was a feminist, he was sensitive to people's emotions, and most importantly, he was aware of his own emotions. This Ram, I am not sure I like him thaat much. This Ram is very confused of what he wants in life. And I find him a little shallow sometimes😔, for instance when he brought up to Priya that she should exercise. She didn't ask for it, he doesn't know if she does or doesn't exercise, he doesn't know the problems in her life. Plus that jibe at her shape was not very Ram like. When I see this scene I cannot help but compare it to when Adi made a joke on Brinda and Ram called him out. And then went looking for Brinda to console her. That was Ram Kapoor. Our Ram ❤️
Also, I cannot say this enough but I miss Ram's friends. As Nakuul said in his interview, Ram and Priya were what they were because of Adi, Brinda, Vikrant, Sara and even Nandini and Shubham. And it is all true. I miss the presence of Ram's friends specially Adi and Brinda. Yes Shardul is a great friend, but nobody matches the vibe of Bri-Adi. Alekha and Ram's friendship seems superficial to me tbh.
I really hope we get some better episodes in future which Have a story. Please. Nakuul and Disha deserve better. We deserve better. For reference, you can watch any episode in BALH2 from the beginning and you'll know what I mean. Of course I appreciate the positivity and the light one of this season, but I believe it could be better. These are the same people who gave us Mr Ram Kapoor from Bandra and Ms Priya Sood. I am sure they can do better. 👍🏼