The highly anticipated rural drama, Panchayat Season 4, has finally dropped on Amazon Prime Video on June 24, 2025. Within less than 12 hours, eager viewers have already binged through the season and come up with their opinions. After the long-awaited return to Phulera, the latest season, though enjoyable, seems to have left netizens and critics divided over its politics-heavy plot. Here is a roundup of what early viewers are saying about Deepak Kumar Mishra’s much-loved series.
Panchayat Season 4 features a high-stakes Panchayat election between rivals, ‘Manju Devi’ and ‘Kranti Devi’
Season 4 picks up right where the third season of Panchayat left off, with the village elections becoming the central point of conflict, and viewers can finally know who had shot ‘Pradhan ji’ (played by Raghubir Yadav). This season sees ‘Manju Devi’ (Neena Gupta) in a radical face-off against her rival, ‘Kranti Devi’ (Sunita Rajwar) in the race for the Pradhan’s seat. The political rivalry spreads tension across Phulera, drawing in not only the villagers but also ‘Abhishek’ (Jitendra Kumar), ‘Vikas’ (Chandan Roy), ‘Prahlad’ (Faisal Malik), and ‘Manju Devi’s husband, ‘Pradhan ji’ (Raghubir Yadav).
‘Abhishek Tripathi’, aka the beloved ‘Sachiv ji’, once again finds himself entangled deeper in village politics while dealing with personal dilemmas and the fallout of a police case booked against him under IPC Section 323. This affects his relationship with his romantic interest, ‘Rinki’ (Sanvikaa), as he becomes emotionally disconnected.
Netizens react: loyal fans are divided over Panchayat’s lighthearted charm
Contrary to the previous seasons, Panchayat 4 is set against the backdrop of the Panchayat election, which many viewers think has affected the original lightheartedness, small joys, and quirky humour of the show. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), fans’ reactions ranged from admiration to frustration. While some lauded the performances, many complained about the heavy political plot that overshadows the humorous aspect.
One fan gave this season a 3.5-star rating and wrote, “Just Binge Watch #panchayatseason4. This time Fulera feels more political than comedy, but you will still get a good time. The best thing is that the markers are not scared to go forward in the Storyline. My rating is 3.5/5 #Panchayat5 will be more fun. #PanchayatOnPrime.”
Regardless of the dragged storyline and politics-heavy environment, Panchayat Season 4 remains a binge-worthy season. Users particularly lauded the performances of Neena Gupta and Faisal Malik, but expressed disappointment with ‘Abhishek’s restrained character development. Yet fans remain optimistic, suggesting that Season 4 was a build-up for a more impactful Season 5. One tweet read:
“Binged #panchayat season 4 on @PrimeVideoIN, I’m positive I won’t be able to sleep after what is just witnessed, subtle, Desi yet entertainment overdose, hatsoff to all the people behind this. can’t wait for season 5 already.”
What are the critics saying?
India Today gave Panchayat 4 a mediocre 2.5/5 stars, calling it a disappointing return that lacks the emotional depth and simplicity of its first three seasons, and highlighting the ‘most disappointing’ character arc of Abhishek as the neutral village secretary. However, Moneycontrol rated the season a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars, appreciating the subtle emotions and quiet moments that make the season memorable. Despite the politics-heavy plot and lack of gripping drama, its quiet storytelling style still captures beauty in life’s mundane moments.
Final verdict
While Panchayat Season 4 may lack the effortless charm and humour that once defined the show, its blend of realistic rural politics indicates the makers’ willingness to retain originality through experiments. The season might feel dragged for a lack of intense drama and iconic catchphrases, unlike the prior seasons, it remains a binge-worthy watch. Viewers are now hopeful that Season 5 will strike a better balance between political drama and slice-of-life simplicity.
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