Just a rant on how bad UKA has got

This is honestly the first time I’ve seen Renuka act so softly with Sailee, and I have to admit they actually have really good chemistry together. The show would benefit greatly if it subtly explored this side of their relationship. Sailee shouldn’t just be a complete doormat when it comes to Renuka. It would make sense if she sometimes had moments of natural irritation or snapped back when Renuka said something nasty, but still cared deep down because she’s kind by nature. That feels true to who she is. Realistically, after going through so much abuse any bahu would eventually push back, even in small subtle ways. And Renuka, for her part, should also be shown to have quiet trust in Sailee in her own way since it's been more than a year of living together. This softer side of their relationship shouldn’t just be restricted to one episode; it should be carried into future episodes so the story can actually move forward even at a snail’s pace.

On the other hand, Sachin’s emotional dependence on Renuka has reached an almost unbearable level. Yes, he’s always loved his mom, but he was never this clingy and over the top about it. Back then, he cared, but it didn’t look like he was about to cry every single time she was upset. Honestly, it’s getting annoying to watch and he’s become ridiculously pathetic. It would be nice if Renuka had moments, but Sachin didn't; at least until she starts getting kinder towards him and only then he slowly starts showing his hidden affection. Little by little. It makes zero sense for him to just overlook her consistent abuse for decades and domestic abuse towards his wife.

Honestly, the older version of Sachin had layers; like, there was love, but also a bit of resentment toward Renuka for how his life turned out. It was just a flicker, but it was there. The complexity and the push and pull of his feelings for his mom was what made him feel real and the relationship intriguing. As an audience, it was interesting to see whether he would accept his mom when she finally apologized or would he walk away. Now, it’s so obvious that he’s going to be an unrealistic mahanta ki moorat with no self-respect when Renuka finally bends. Sachin's just been reduced to a one-dimensional, love sick puppy with no natural or connecting emotional range anymore.

And what happened to his taxi ambition? His pride? His self respect? His life outside of Sailee and his mother? Right now, he feels like a side character whose only personality is pleasing Sailee and drowning in self-pity. Even Sailee, who’s mostly shown as passive, has more dimension than him at this point. His entire arc revolves around pleasing her or despairing over his life. He has no personality left to him other than being super loud.

Both characters need serious adjustments. I know the duration is long and that the makers are doing their best, but please fix their characters. Sailee should be shown as exhausted and fed up where she speaks up at times, not just crying about it and doing nothing. She should occasionally snap at Renuka, or at least at Roshni, with some biting retorts. If the intention is to lean into the saas-bahu dynamic, then it should feel like an equal clash, not a one sided barrage of insults met only with tears. It’s 2025, not 1970.

And Sachin needs even more fixing. His loudness has to be toned down, and his world shouldn’t revolve around Sailee all the time. Show him actually putting effort into his dream business instead of just talking about it. The Sachin from the first 200 episodes was perfect: he was funny, charming, but also had a subtle seriousness that reflected the weight of his trauma. You couldn’t help but feel bad for him and root for him. Now he’s just been reduced to a caricature and it’s not funny. His temper is gone, his edge has completely vanished, and he exaggerates so much that it’s hard to take him seriously.

Honestly, even his backstory was a letdown. They built it up so much, and when it finally came out, it fell flat. He used to be my favorite character, but now Sailee actually feels like she has more story than him, and that’s saying something. At this point, he’s just reduced to doing forced comedy and servitude to his disgusting family, which is such a waste of what he used to be. It’s a huge disservice to both his character and the audience who once connected with him.

Many of you guys may not agree with everything I have said, but you have to agree that both of their characters have only been deteriorating for hundreds of episodes and it’s not getting fixed. Nobody is calling this out because this show doesn’t have a strong online fanbase, but a lot of viewers that I personally know of have mutual feelings regarding this.

Just make this show realistic again. Make the leads relatable again. STOP making them sacrificial idiotic characters. There won't be any hate-watch for UKA because it doesn't have that much of a strong legacy type fanbase. The show is in top 5 only because it's somewhat better than the other shows on air right now. Make Sailee and Sachin natural again who have flaws, who can be selfish at times, who prioritize each other and look after each other first, who don't go around trying to sacrifice their happiness all the time for others, who learn that some people don't change and move on. Otherwise, every track in this show has a predictable ending with it's rinse and repeat formula.