A series that can linger for the 4th season—you can say that it has gotten the motion to hold and build. The idea of sequels is not always welcomed with open arms. Still, Maharani, starring Huma Qureshi in the lead, somehow captures the nuance of what political warfare looks like in our blinding society—Subhash Kapoor lays the roots of it in the series. We have seen it before, and it gets hotter with every season. So it is a continuation, not a ‘break the flow’ of a narrative.
In season 4, we see Rani Bharti, played by Huma Qureshi, ageing. Her daughter, Roshni Bharti aka Shweta Basu Prasad, takes a step into the legacy. We remember Shweta from her days in Makdee. She owns the screen with every heads-up role. We loved her tenacious embrace in Criminal Justice as well. This time with her work in Maharani, the mood gets set, just at the right and tight sight.
With politics high on nerves in real life, the series offers the ideal political warfare to watch. Rani faces new adversaries as her leadership evolves. This time, she is more ambitious, assertive and independent. But this thrusts her into conflict with her secretary, Kaveri, played by Kani Kusruti. She struggles with Rani’s self-sufficiency—we shall cocoon the rest of the saga right here. For it is an experience to attain.
We see a seamless integration of the modern-day political landscape into the series. We hear familiar terminologies and debates. What also shapes the curve is how interpersonal relationships have been handled this time. Maharani Season 4 is an uncomplicated, audience-friendly show that aligns with the current era of transient attention spans and fast-paced viewing. It comes off as more concerned with attracting attention than providing profound insights. Nevertheless, the remarkable acting and the strong base of the story are the reasons why it does not lose its place in the memory of the viewers.
IWMBuzz rates it 3.5/5 stars.
