Do You Wanna Partner
What’s it about
Do You Wanna Partner (premiered 12 September 2025) follows best friends Shikha (Tamannaah Bhatia) and Anahita (Diana Penty) as they step out of corporate shadows to launch their own craft beer brand in a male‑dominated industry. Facing sexism, red tape, funding issues — and even hiring an actor to pose as a male owner to bypass prejudice — the show aims to explore friendship, entrepreneurship, and hustle.
What works
Strong lead performances & chemistry
Tamannaah and Diana deliver believable energy as friends who complement each other. Their camaraderie gives the show much of its heart.
Fresh premise
Female entrepreneurship (especially in unconventional fields like craft beer) is still rarely featured in Indian OTT. The conflicts around gender bias, investor skepticism, bureaucratic challenges give scope for something deeper.
Moments of humour & style
Though uneven, there are scenes and supporting characters (like Jaaved Jaaferi’s actor‑double plot, the dangerous loan shark) that add spice. The music, visuals, and settings sometimes shine.
What doesn’t
Predictable writing and uneven pacing
Many plot developments feel obvious; twists arrive when expected. Some episodes drag, and the narrative struggles to build real tension or stakes.
Lack of depth in character arcs
While the protagonists are likeable, their personal growth is shallow. Anahita and Shikha don’t change much, emotionally or philosophically, beyond pursuing the business goal. Supporting characters are often underdeveloped.
Themes treated superficially
Issues like sexism, biases, workplace glass ceilings show up, but more as obstacles to be cleared than as experiences that transform the characters. Some humour around these issues feels forced or overly simplified
Verdict
If you’re looking for something light, with two strong female leads, and a premise that mixes business, friendship, and some laughs — Do You Wanna Partner is watchable. It has charm, style, and earnest ambition. But if you expect sharp writing, strong emotional arcs, or a series that lingers in the mind after it ends, this one falls short. It’s more foam than full brew.
Rating: ~ 2–2.5 out of 5 – Good for casual viewing; less satisfying for those after substance.
