What Is the Story About?
Season 4 serves as the final chapter of the series. The story begins with a frantic wedding for Siddhi and Mihir, though the joy is overshadowed by Siddhi’s anxiety and her tendency to use her marriage as fodder for her stand-up comedy.
Meanwhile, Anjana abandons her corporate legal life for a sabbatical and a whirlwind romance with Rohan (Dino Morea), while Damini pivots to podcasting to reclaim her voice, supported by her brother Ash (Kunaal Roy Kapur). Umang is forced to confront unresolved trauma when her ex, Samaira, reappears at a high-profile wedding. The season concludes on a sentimental note in Goa, where the four women finally embrace self-acceptance, choosing their unbreakable bond over the pursuit of perfection.
Performances?
One of the biggest issues with Four More Shots Please! Season 4 is the performances of the leading ladies. Yes, making their respective characters mature as they learned from past mistakes was a big shift, but along the way, we witness a more restrained and muted approach to their performances. In terms of character growth, this decision makes sense. However, a noticeable section of viewers may not like it, as it suppresses the chaotic energy, raunchiness, wildness, and chutzpah that defined the previous seasons.
The performances of the lead actresses also suffered from weak writing and repetitive character beats. Sayani Gupta’s Damini lost her signature fire, with her move to podcasting feeling like a professional regression that left her with minimal impact. Similarly, Kirti Kulhari’s Anjana underwent a sudden, unearned shift from a high-powered lawyer to a carefree traveller, a transition that lacked the emotional depth needed to make her new persona believable.
Bani J’s portrayal of Umang remained physically strong but failed to capture the complexity of her internal trauma, as heavy themes like panic attacks were glossed over too quickly. Meanwhile, Maanvi Gagroo’s Siddhi, though still the show’s comedic core, was hindered by a script that made her increasingly unlikeable.
Analysis
Four More Shots Please! Season 4 (directed by Arunima Sharma) is undoubtedly, by far, the shallowest and safest chapter in the show’s history. Gone are the chaotic energies and chutzpah of the female leads that kept things spiced up, even when the story seemed to fall flat. While it may satisfy the show’s fanbase, others may simply be left wondering: what was the point of making it in the first place?
The most frustrating thing about this season is that the conflicts of every female lead are explored only on the surface, and not in depth. Season 4 commences with Siddhi (Maanvi Gagroo) facing anxiety and getting cold feet right before she is about to marry Mihir (Rajeev Siddhartha).
Soon, we see the final season turning into a story that leans more towards Siddhi. While her marriage and sex life with Mihir remain tumultuous, her career in the field of stand-up comedy soars. However, her success largely comes from jokes about her poor sex life and her relationship with her husband. This seems like an interesting conflict in the beginning, but it is given very little emotional weight or depth.
And the thing that makes matters worse? Siddhi’s arc is the only one that actually manages to stay afloat among the leads.
It’s great to see that Anjana (Kirti Kulhari) has finally overcome the obstacles that haunted her in the past three seasons and is now enjoying a successful life, both professionally and personally. But she surprisingly remains on the sidelines this time. Her romance with Dino Morea’s character, while it looks good on screen, doesn’t get any emotional build-up.
Damini (Sayani Gupta), one of the most intriguing and emotionally complex characters on the show, takes a backseat this time, as her arc is driven by her brother, Ash (Kunaal Roy Kapur), who emerges as Season 4’s brightest part. Damini’s verbal arguments with Ash are fun to watch. But her arc about launching a podcast as a sign of “DEE-FIANCE” is quickly overshadowed by Ash’s charm, vibrancy, and naughtiness.
Umang’s (Bani J) character arc is the most frustrating to watch among all the leading ladies. Her emotional struggles, including a panic attack before Samaira’s wedding, are resolved too quickly, without meaningful introspection. Her arc, too, remains diluted and underdeveloped.
Four More Shots Please! tried really hard to become India’s answer to Sex and the City. What could have been a wonderful opportunity to break norms, promote gender equality, and support feminism and womanhood somehow turns into a consistent showcase of bad decision-making, going wild, toxicity, and a support system for women whose relationships didn’t work out the way they wanted them to.
To this day, it’s not quite clear which part of the audience this show is trying to connect with. If the makers truly understood the harsh realities Indian women face on a daily basis, then this series wouldn’t have existed in the first place.
Four More Shots Please! Season 4 does one thing best, and that is ending the show.
Music and Other Departments?
The cinematography looks good, but we see plenty of aerial shots of Mumbai’s Coastal Road and the same glitzy bar setups, which become repetitive after a while. The visual language, once considered revolutionary by many, now feels like a lavish but tasteless holiday brochure rather than a narrative tool.
Much like Season 4 itself, the music feels overly polished and artificial. Despite the high production value, it fails to leave any lasting emotional impact on the viewer. As for the editing, it doesn’t provide viewers with any breathing room to connect emotionally with the characters and their respective struggles, as the transitions occur frequently and are fast-paced.
It’s quite clear that the makers paid more attention to the outfits than to the script. No matter how harsh or sad the situations become, all the lead characters look red-carpet ready, which makes even the emotional breakdowns feel superficial.
Other Artists?
Believe it or not, it’s actually Kunaal Roy Kapur who saves the final season from becoming a complete snoozefest. Playing Damini’s mischievous brother, Ash, he injects a much-needed dose of reality and humour into a show that often feels overly stylised. Unlike the high-pitched comedy of the leads, his performance remains understated and relatable.
Dino Morea’s performance may take a lot of viewers by surprise, as he looks very comfortable, charismatic, and charming as Anjana’s love interest. He adds a sense of coolness and maturity that makes the show’s transition into adulting feel more authentic.
Rajeev Siddhartha as Mihir serves as a patient, sensible counterbalance to Siddhi. His struggle to maintain dignity while his personal life is used as stand-up comedy material is one of the few genuinely poignant arcs in the fourth season.
Prateik Babbar as Jeh remains a fan favourite, though his screen time is limited this time. It was also great to see Milind Soman’s Dr Aamir Warsi as a father, and his scene with Damini, explaining the joy of being a father and later meeting the gang, was good to watch.
It’s safe to say that it’s the male performers who save Season 4 from being an utter disappointment on all fronts. The irony, right?
Highlights?
The Supporting Male Cast
Siddhi’s Professional Arc
A Sense of Closure
Drawbacks?
Muted Performances From Leading Ladies
Weak and Shallow Writing
Underwritten Character Arcs
Style Over Substance
Missed Social Impact
Did I Enjoy It?
Honestly, no! Found it a bit disappointing compared to the earlier seasons. While the brother-sister chemistry between Damini and Ash was fun to watch, the lack of depth in the main characters’ arcs made it feel more like a glossy fashion catalogue than a relatable drama.
Will You Recommend It?
Only to die-hard fans who need closure for the characters they’ve followed for years. If you are looking for the raw, unhinged energy and bold storytelling that the show started with, this safe and shallow final chapter might leave you frustrated.
Four More Shots Please! Season 4 Web Series Review by Binged Bureau
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