The fourth and final season of Four More Shots Please! streaming now on Prime Video, brings the journey of the beloved “chaar yaar” to a close. Sayani Gupta, Bani J, Kirti Kulhari, and Maanvi Gagroo reprise their roles, joined by new entrants Dino Morea, Anasuya Sengupta, and Kunaal Roy Kapur, who inject fresh tumult into the friends’ already chaotic lives. But does this last toast to friendship, drama, and self-discovery justify a watch? Our review investigates.
Story
Picking up two years after the events of Season 3, the narrative finds Anjana, Umang, Damini, and Siddhi—now slightly more self-aware—giving themselves a six-month deadline to conquer their deepest personal hurdles. This mission to fast-track their therapy goals, however, predictably backfires, plunging them into even more complicated scenarios.
Siddhi (Maanvi Gagroo), existing in a privileged bubble, attempts to be less self-involved but consistently makes every situation about herself, leaving her marriage comatose. Umang (Bani J) is challenged to abandon her hopelessly romantic ideals, Anjana (Kirti Kulhari) is told to stop acting like an “auntie-ji,” and Damini (Sayani Gupta) must learn to cease her relentless self-flagellation. Along the way, new flames are kindled, old exes resurface, and unresolved feelings come roaring back.
Performances
The core quartet slips back into their roles with comfortable chemistry. Sayani Gupta imbues Damini Rizvi Roy with a wounded, defiant strength. Kirti Kulhari portrays Anjana Menon’s journey with a controlled, brittle resilience. Maanvi Gagroo manages to make the often-insufferable Siddhi Patel strangely endearing in her confusion, while Bani J gives Umang Singh a grounded swagger and vulnerability that makes her this season’s standout.
The male characters, including Prateik Babbar, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, and Kunaal Roy Kapur, remain peripheral figures, consciously written to facilitate the women’s narratives rather than overshadow them. Guest spots from Shonali Bose, Plabita Borthakur, and Uorfi Javed provide brief, sparkling interruptions.
Behind the Scenes
Technically, the season is polished. The soundtrack is a highlight, with original tracks like “Kiss Me Like Strange” and “Water Under The Bridge” weaving seamlessly into the story and lingering beyond the credits. Visually, the series maintains its signature glossy, vibrant aesthetic, with clever graphics for Damini’s podcast adding a modern texture.
Final Verdict
Despite these strengths, the season falters in its storytelling. Anjana’s steamy fling with Rohan (Dino Morea), which evolves into something more, is well-executed, and Kulhari shines as a young mother rediscovering her fun side with sizzling chemistry. Conversely, Siddhi’s plotline, involving cringe-worthy jokes about her sex life and an invented online husband, renders her deeply unlikable, raising questions about why her friends never offer a much-needed reality check.
Most disappointing is the regression of Damini’s character. Once a fan favorite, she is reduced to hosting a podcast while pining over an ex who has clearly moved on. Her arc feels unresolved and basic, saved only by the comic relief provided by her brother.
Ultimately, while the show aims for the aspirational heights of “Sex and the City,” it often settles for shallow drama. Its central irony is that a series touting authentic female friendship frequently has its characters judging each other’s life choices. It largely abandons the exploration of real issues affecting modern women, even of privilege, leaving one to wonder if the story would have been better served by an earlier conclusion.
Overall, this final chapter is a mixed bag that long-time fans may feel compelled to finish, but it’s hardly essential viewing. Stream it only after you’ve exhausted your watchlist.
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