The inconsistency in the character build up of the FL and the gaping loopholes in the narrative is perhaps because the makers and the writers are paving the way for another round of toxic behaviour by the ML. This toxic behaviour will then be rationalised in the mind of the audience based on the many opportunities in which the FL ‘failed’ to meet/live up to the trust of the ML. This kind of portrayal appeals to a misogynistic mindset that seems to be shared by the writers and a fair section of the audience. In any case the makers are clear that this is what will help increase the viewership and the TRPs. And in this bargain the quality of narratives and tv shows is held ransom.
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