It’s honestly rare to find a series that doesn’t lose its soul even after four seasons. Panchayat is one of the best web series that depicts rural India. This is why everyone was eagerly awaiting the release of Panchayat Season 4. Season 4 consists of 8 episodes with an average duration of 40 minutes per episode. Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijaywargiya are the directors of this season. It stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sunita Rajwar, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak, Sanvikaa, Pankaj Jha, and Bulloo Kumar in pivotal roles.
Panchayat has managed to pull off that rare feat. This is not a show that tries to grab attention with big twists or over-the-top drama. It’s still the same warm, honest, and beautifully written slice-of-life story we’ve loved from the very first season.
By now, Phulera doesn’t feel like just a village on-screen — it feels like home. Familiar faces, familiar lanes, familiar problems — but each time, the show digs deeper into the heart of its characters. Season 4 brings elections, egos, and that unmistakable small-town chaos to the forefront, yet still finds space for emotional depth. And that’s the magic of Panchayat — it’s never about big moments; it’s about small things that hit big.
Panchayat Season 4 Story
Season 4 picks up seamlessly from where Season 3 left off. Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar) is worried that the slap incident to Bhushan, which has turned into an FIR under IPC Section 323, threatens his dreams of cracking the CAT. He’s torn between his future aspirations and his complicated present in Phulera. He plans to apologize to Bhushan, but his demands change his mood.
Meanwhile, the village is deep into the madness of elections. On one side, you have Manju Devi’s camp, and on the other, Kranti Devi’s — both doing whatever it takes to lure voters, even if that means bargaining votes for aaloo or tempting people with samosas. Bhushan wants to win this election by hook or crook. His fellow mates Vinod and Madhav are with him despite his wrongdoings. In one of the episodes, Manju Devi and his gang try to lure Vinod to join them, but he wants to stay loyal to Bhushan.
An emotional plot between Prahlad Cha and Vikas was also showcased in one of the episodes. Also, Manju Devi’s father arrived at Phulera to bless her before the elections in one of the episodes. As the narrative flows, a new subplot involving a local MP pulling strings for Prahlad to contest the upcoming MLA elections adds a fresh layer of drama. But Panchayat doesn’t rush. It takes its sweet time, and rightly so. This isn’t just a story anymore — it’s an experience of life in Phulera, with all its beauty, messiness, and contradictions. Also, you will witness Sachiv Ji’s CAT results, and the election results between Manju Devi vs Kranti Devi.
Panchayat Season 4 Review
This season is a bit different in structure. Director Deepak Kumar Mishra has made sure that it doesn’t rush toward one clear endpoint. Instead, it unfolds like small chapters of life scenes that may not always connect, but together paint a beautiful, relatable picture. The writing leans heavily on mood rather than high-stakes plot, and that works because by now, we aren’t just watching for what happens. We’re here to be with these characters.
Yes, there are moments where the show stumbles and is predictable — the track with Manju Devi’s father doesn’t land either emotionally or comically, and a few portions meander. One more thing that disappoints is the track between Sachiv Ji and Rinki. The people who want to see more of their chemistry may get disappointed. Their track did not pick up in this season as expected. Also, Neena Gupta and Sunita Rajwar, battling for the election, should have been given more screen time. But whenever the pacing dips, the sharpness of the writing pulls it back on track, especially with the election day episode.
What makes Panchayat special is how it finds depth in the mundane. The silences between characters, those long, unspoken glances, the moments where nothing happens — that’s where Panchayat wins.
Panchayat Season 4 Performance
As always, the performances here are top-tier. Faisal Malik as Prahlad remains the emotional heartbeat of Panchayat. He doesn’t need big dialogues or heavy scenes — his grief, loyalty, and pain sit quietly in his expressions, and it’s beautiful to watch. Neena Gupta is excellent. She is sharp and embraces the role with utmost honesty. Jitendra Kumar played his part with perfection. Sanvikaa was decent in her limited role. Sunita Rajwar is fantastic with her dialogue delivery and expressions.
Chandan Roy as Vikas is the perfect balance — goofy, loyal, always ready with a cheeky line, but also carrying weight when it matters. Raghubir Yadav brings class and subtle power. Pankaj Jha as Vidhayak was good in his act. Even the opposition’s Bhushan (Durgesh Kumar), Vinod (Ashok Pathak), and Madhav (Bulloo Kumar) played their part well. Ashok Pathak is the surprise package of this season. One standout moment is when Vinod refuses to betray his camp, not because of drama, but because of quiet honesty. That’s Panchayat for you — honest, human, never showy.
Final Verdict
Four seasons in, Panchayat still knows what it’s doing. It doesn’t try to impress. It doesn’t scream for attention. Instead, it quietly sits with you, like an old friend by a bonfire, sharing small stories with big meaning. Also, the show is not end and Panchayat Season 5 will be coming. In a time where shows often lose themselves chasing trends or twists, Panchayat stays grounded. Yes, it is predictable and slow at times, but honestly, that’s why it works. It’s still funny, still heartfelt, still brilliant in its simplicity.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5)
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