When Four More Shots Please! premiered in 2019, it arrived with noise, colour, and controversy. It positioned itself as bold and unapologetic, determined to talk about urban Indian women, their desires, friendships, careers, and emotional chaos. Over the years, the show built a loyal fanbase and an equally vocal group of critics. It was praised for intent and representation, but also questioned for excess, superficial writing, and a version of feminism that often felt glossy rather than grounded. The show stars Maanvi Gagroo, Bani J, Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Dino Morea, Prateik Babbar, Rajeev Siddhartha, and Kunal Roy Kapur. It is directed by Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani.
Season 4 marks the final chapter of this journey. The familiar faces are back. The cocktails are flowing. The heartbreaks continue. There are seven episodes with 45 minutes each. But the question remains. Does this farewell season offer closure and growth, or does it simply recycle old problems with new packaging? Unfortunately, the answer leans more towards the latter.
Four More Shots Please Season 4 Story
Season 4 resumes two years after the events of the previous season. Anjana, Umang, Damini, and Siddhi are older, supposedly wiser, and more self-aware. At least, that is what they believe. The four friends decide to give themselves six months to fix what has been holding them back emotionally. Therapy goals are discussed. Life plans are drawn. Intentions are clear. Reality, however, has other ideas.
Siddhi continues to live in her own bubble. Her marriage exists in a strange space where it is neither fulfilling nor broken. She claims to want self-awareness, yet repeatedly centres every situation around herself. Umang finds herself questioning commitment, identity, and the pressures of being single while embracing her curious queer journey. Anjana, stepping into her thirties, is advised to stop behaving like an “auntie ji” and instead reclaim the joy she feels she missed earlier in life. Damini, forever self-critical, is told to stop her constant emotional self-flagellation.
As expected, these resolutions do not simplify their lives. Old lovers resurface. New relationships complicate matters. Emotional baggage refuses to stay buried. The season attempts to portray growth through chaos, but often ends up circling the same emotional patterns the characters have been stuck in since season one.
Four More Shots Please Season 4 Series Review
The biggest issue with Season 4 is fatigue. Not just for the characters, but for the viewer. The series struggles to justify its existence beyond nostalgia. While the intent to explore growth is visible, the execution feels lazy and repetitive.
The writing remains surface-level. Conflicts arise quickly and are resolved just as conveniently. There is little emotional consequence to questionable decisions. Moments that should have carried weight are glossed over with humour or stylish montages. The show tells us the characters are evolving, but it rarely shows meaningful change.
There are flashes of what once worked. Scenes of friendship, especially when the four women share quiet moments, still carry warmth. The nostalgia of seeing them together one last time does evoke a sense of familiarity. But nostalgia alone cannot sustain an entire season.
Music continues to be one of the show’s strengths. The soundtrack matches the vibe and mood of the scenes effectively. Technically, the series looks polished. The cinematography is glossy. The production design reflects privilege and comfort. Everything looks expensive and well put together. But style dominates substance yet again.
Pacing is uneven. Some episodes drag despite having only seven instalments. Others rush through potentially interesting arcs. The result is a season that feels both stretched and incomplete at the same time.
Four More Shots Please Season 4 Performances
Performances remain largely consistent with previous seasons. Bani J, as Umang, feels the most authentic this time. She brings an ease to the character that feels natural. Her exploration of identity and singlehood is handled with more sincerity than most arcs in the season. Her awkward, often endearing interactions provide rare moments of genuine humour.
Kirti Kulhari gets one of the more substantial arcs as Anjana. Her storyline of rediscovering herself, exploring romance, and choosing a career break has potential. Kirti brings vulnerability and strength to the role. Her chemistry with Dino Morea is electric, and she carries the boss-lady persona convincingly.
Sayani Gupta’s Damini, once a fan favourite, feels underwritten this season. The podcast angle adds little depth. Her emotional conflict revolving around her ex feels repetitive. While Kunal Roy Kapur brings much-needed comic relief as her brother, Damini’s journey lacks direction.
Maanvi Gagroo’s Siddhi is the weakest link this season. Her character appears stuck in adolescence, making questionable choices without accountability. While flawed characters are essential to storytelling, Siddhi becomes increasingly unlikable. The absence of real intervention or honest feedback from her friends weakens the portrayal of female friendship.
The supporting cast does their job, but none leave a lasting impression.
Final Verdict
Four More Shots Please Season 4 ends not with a bang, but with a sigh. With a 2-star rating, this farewell season feels like a missed opportunity. It had the chance to offer growth, reflection, and meaningful closure. Instead, it chooses familiarity over evolution.
The show still believes it is progressive, but rarely challenges its own characters or narrative comfort zones. Issues that genuinely affect women, even privileged ones, are barely explored. Friendship, which should be the emotional backbone, often feels performative rather than supportive.
This is neither S*x and the City nor The Bold Type, and it never truly becomes its own definitive voice. Perhaps the series should have ended earlier, when its intent still felt fresh.
Watch this only if you are emotionally invested in these characters or truly have nothing else lined up. For everyone else, this final round of shots feels diluted.
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