Panchayat Season 4 has been released, which has either impressed or disappointed viewers. Various reports suggest that overall, the series has received a mixed public response.
Released on Prime Video, the series includes many moments from the past spanning several years from the beginning, though Season 4 picks up from the story of Season 3, and the ending of Season 4 broke many hearts.
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According to the series’ IMDb rating, the ending of Panchayat Season 4 has particularly disappointed viewers. It’s even worse than when the series had first started, as claimed by Indian media.
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When Panchayat began, Season 1 ended with a rating of 8.8, which still holds for most episodes today. Some episodes of Season 4 are also at this rank, but purely due to the nostalgia the show offers. Viewers witnessed a tremendous shift with Panchayat Season 2, where the ending had the highest rating of 9.6/10. With the ending of Season 3, there was still hope, even though there was a major hint of Mirzapur-ification at the end.
Thus, the ending of Panchayat Season 3 also scored a perfect 9. However, with Season 4, things changed dramatically, as an outcome that no one wanted came to pass. Many viewers are heartbroken and expressing disappointment on social media.
However, the good news is that work on Panchayat Season 5 is underway, and the complete conclusion of the series is expected with it, while Season 4 is currently available for streaming on Prime Video — whether to watch or skip is up to the viewers.
What’s in the story?
The story of Panchayat Season 4 continues in the village of Phulera, where political and personal drama takes a new turn. The main plot of the season revolves around an intense local election between Manju Devi and Kranti Devi, which heightens political tension in the village.
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Season 4 presents village life through a mix of drama, satire, and light romance, but a cliffhanger ending leaves viewers disappointed and curious for Season 5. All eight episodes premiered on June 24, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.
Stream or skip?
It is important to watch the series yourself rather than rely on online reviews, because sometimes even a “flop” series may feel no less than a hit for many viewers, as each individual sees the series from their own perspective and draws conclusions accordingly.
