What was supposed to be a lighthearted, quirky episode turns into an excruciatingly dull affair, as Panchayat wastes precious runtime on an absurd, impractical subplot about the Sarpanch's family obsessing over Binod's food preferences. The entire premise feels forced, unfunny, and painfully stretched-like filler content from a low-budget sitcom rather than the sharp, grounded storytelling we once loved. While Ashok Pathak (Binod) delivers a sincere performance, his character is reduced to a one-note gag, making even his talent feel wasted. The humor falls flat, the pacing drags, and the episode adds nothing meaningful to the season's arc. Instead of advancing the plot or deepening character dynamics, we get a tedious, overlong sequence about something as trivial as what a side character wants to eat. If this is the best the writers could come up with, it's no wonder the season feels like a steep decline. 1.5/5 - A forgettable, frustrating watch that tests your patience.
