Sangita,
Fabulous post. This is my first K-serial and probably my last. I have watched a bit of KAA but didn't want to commit since being let down by KS. Someone wrote that we watch serials for entertainment not to increase our BP. Very true. But after having invested energy and time into KS it is difficult to watch the butchering of characters who have come to mean so much to me without becoming emotional.
Early KS was like reading a good book, I couldn't wait for the next page or chapter. I surfed the net to get info on KS and the actors and finally hooked up with IF.
My hubby called it nonsense. I even called him from work when the ONS happened. It was like a death in the family. I couldn't concentrate at work. I'm sure he thought I was crazy - but it was such a let down by the Kreatives for destroying and betraying such a beautiful love story and such wonderful characters.
It wasn't the beginning of the end for KS - as everyone mentioned, the PR raaz was the beginning of the end with it endless inconsistencies and pitiful resolution if you can call it that. But I was such an addict that I was willing to forgive the poor dialogue, insipid writing,dismal creativity and complete lack of continuity. But the ONS was one thing that I couldn't forgive or overlook. I couldn't see how they would be able to redeem JW to his 'Raging Bull' 'Cuddles' 'Master of Kissology' level again. I couldn't see how they could redeem the sweetness of the romance between JB. All those things were shattered with that one idea by the Kreatives and Ekta to increase the TRPs.
I for one couldn't and can't stomach the idea that JW slept with Pia š¤¢. Many have suggested that Pia 𤢠should give the baby to JB to raise. I find this also a disgusting idea. The child would be a constant reminder of that betrayal. They only resolution would be for the ONS never to have happened - at least for me. It would be one less betrayal. JW and BW would be left with JW's betrayal of hiding his perceived infidelity from Bani and Bani's betrayal of JW's intelligence. Things that with time and understanding could be resolved and could lead KS back to its original path.
I have stopped reading the wonderful FFs because they remind me of the glory that could have been KS.
In a sense, I am weaning myself from this addiction to KS. I am now addicted to IF where yes KS has sparked wonderful, insightful, intelligent conversation regarding human behaviour, relationships, ethics and morals. Maybe that is the one good that has come from the farce that is now KS.
Your epitaph was fitting Sangita.