On the Edge of Greatness

Why is it that this show feels like its right there...on the edge of greatness, at the precipice of absolute heights and then suddenly they pull back?? I just love this show, but I can't figure out for the life of me why with so much talent and such a handsome and beautiful lead pair, it just can't deliver that final blow. Last week's dance was fantabulous! The successive episodes were nice and Friday blew us away!!! The ME was so so, except for Khushi's reciprocal kiss, and the editing was horrible. Today, more bad editing and almost no Barun and another laughable murder attempt by the Muppet aka Shyam. Right on the edge; the edge. So the leads have both kissed each other and today, right back to square one. A few glances and some silly dialogue and moving right along.

Lets put it this way monday blues...

Originally posted by: adeeti10

I think we should cut them some slack. If reports on the forum are to be believed, they've been working really hard.

I know the editing can be much better, but I think the writers, actors and others are doing a fabulous job. We can definitely expect more, and I hope they do take it to the next level.

So today's episode was average, but that's life. Not everyday is great or awesome... if we had hot passion everyday, it'd be like eating too much ice cream and we'd eventually tire of it.

That's not to say that they can't change or do better, but let's be optimistic, and at the same time, realistic. They have a whole lot of expectations to fulfill, who knows what's going on behind-the-scenes - production budgets, talks with the channel, actors' personal lives and schedules.

Let's give them a chance... 😊

But you haven't understood my point. Its not about hot passion every day. But how can you enjoy the ice cream if all you ever get is a spoonful and then its put back in the freezer? My issue is why keep taking us "there" to the edge and then pulling back so the story can be dragged? I understand long hours, etc, but all other daily shows are the same. They ALL shoot long hours. Sanaya has said she has shot sick and even done dance sequences while ill. We all are sympathetic to that. But body doubles and poor editing is NOT the answer if you want your show to stay on the air. Something has got to be done to improve this show, its editing, no more body doubles, etc. I guarantee you if this keeps up Star Plus will threaten to pull the plug. Navya just started and its going off air. No show is safe unless trps are good. This show has got to improve and stop being afraid to take risks. We have a right to expect the show to be consistent and good at the same time.

I agree. It's not about the passion. It's about the quality. The quality of the writing, the editing and everything else. They definitely have the potential. I understand about the crazy work schedules. That has nothing to do with a cockamamie scheme to pop someone off with Ether. It's the 21st century people. The writers need to read a few detective novels before they write story lines that are so silly that 10 year olds can poke holes in their logic. This show works for several reasons. The 2 leads are good actors...specially Sanaya..she is fabulous. The dynamic between Anjali and Arnav is interesting..their interdependency is touching. And there a few interesting side characters like NK.

What they need to do, like you said, is run with it. Take a risk. Do something daring. Do something fabulous. Expose Shyam. Make Anjali go ballistic on his ass. Make ASR really kiss KKG in front of everyone. Make Payal stand up to Mamiji. Make Lakshmi find her Vishnu!😉 I don't know. Do something risky! No guts, no glory writers! No guts, no glory!

But then, I haven't seen a single Hindi daily soap do consistently well story wise. IPPKKND is pretty good, considering the tripe that gets dished out regularly.

Cheers!
Vidhya

PS: I rarely comment on these type of posts. I found myself nodding vigorously at what you wrote. Had to chip in. Thanks for bringing it up.

Originally posted by: reniji66

But you haven't understood my point. Its not about hot passion every day. But how can you enjoy the ice cream if all you ever get is a spoonful and then its put back in the freezer? My issue is why keep taking us "there" to the edge and then pulling back so the story can be dragged? I understand long hours, etc, but all other daily shows are the same. They ALL shoot long hours. Sanaya has said she has shot sick and even done dance sequences while ill. We all are sympathetic to that. But body doubles and poor editing is NOT the answer if you want your show to stay on the air. Something has got to be done to improve this show, its editing, no more body doubles, etc. I guarantee you if this keeps up Star Plus will threaten to pull the plug. Navya just started and its going off air. No show is safe unless trps are good. This show has got to improve and stop being afraid to take risks. We have a right to expect the show to be consistent and good at the same time.

I agree with u...Today Indian television is full of shows which look clones of each other...But IPKKND comes across as a breath of freah air. I am sure the PH & LM also realise the mad fan following, what with the comments on FB & Twitter. Just hope that they surprise us again in the coming episodes as they have in past 2 weeks, after a very drab December.

hello there,
have been a silent reader of this forum and am awestruck by the SS, FF, OS, Episode Analysis and POVs that all of you discuss here. Honestly, at first i was unable to decipher the acronyms. It is now clear to me what an FF or a OS or SS means and 'm steadily improving : )

Well, i write today for the first time upon your mentioning of the episodes aired on 4th & 5th August of last year. Have seen these two episodes a couple of times. I marvel at the young actor playing ASR and how he is able to convey all the unspoken emotions of his heart and of course at the brilliant dialogue delivery of " tum aise nahi jaa ...khushi ...KHUSHI ..." in the episode.
it reminds me of someone ...long time ago ...anyways, so umm...just wanted to convey that we all have something in common here and that is we all enjoy the show and i am sure that the CV's would understand your plea and gladly rectify someday soon : )
cheers!

You're so right in so many ways. Unfortunately compared to rest of diatribe dished out by the daily soaps, ipkknd is a world apart. The general premise, the two leads, the supporting cast and the overall storyline is much different then the other nonsense. So I and probably many like me' will put up with the shoddy editing, the filler episodes and the Jekyll & Hyde narration. Cause frankly hands down it beats the rest of sass- bahu BS dished out to pander to audiences who I fail to relate too (a mild way of putting it)

So I know I for one will plod along unless they do something drastically stupid in the same vein as Navya (and we know how that was repaid!). I will continue to dvr episodes like last week and rewatch until the next high. Why ??? Cause ipkknd has this inate magic when They get it right!

Great post...u seem to have put my thoughts into words...!!!!!!