Kota Factory Season 3: Jeetu Bhaiya’s Vulnerability Elevates the Series

Kota Factory Season 3 Review: Jeetu Bhaiya Steps into His Soft Boy Era, Bringing Netflix Show to New Heights

Kota Factory Season 3 Review:

Straightforward yet poignant, the latest season of Netflix’s coming-of-age series evolves alongside its characters, showcasing Jitendra Kumar’s dramatic prowess.

In the initial seasons of *Kota Factory*, Jeetu Bhaiya (played by Jitendra Kumar) seemed untouchable. Nothing could faze him—he always had a sermon ready to resolve any issue, making his character appear almost invincible. This approach rendered the show somewhat unsatisfying, as it projected a tough-love stance on serious issues that needed more empathy. Set in the coaching hub of Kota, Rajasthan—a place where dreams often fade and childhoods are sacrificed—the show initially ignored the darker side of this multibillion-dollar industry. However, Season 3 shifts gears, delving into the human toll of this ecosystem and reflecting on its own narrative choices.

The spotlight is firmly on Jeetu Bhaiya this season. Though a fan favorite, Jeetu was never the central character. He was more like a single-screen Akshay Kumar, brought in to rescue the plot whenever needed. Teenagers came to him not just with academic queries but also personal dilemmas, and he’d often respond with a forceful pep talk that made sense only because of his conviction.

A traumatic event at the end of Season 2—marking the first time the show acknowledged the grim reality it had been glamorizing—throws Jeetu Bhaiya into turmoil. When Season 3 begins, Jeetu is a wreck, confined to his home, unkempt, and surrounded by decaying walls that mirror his deteriorating mental state. The suicide of a student who failed an exam forces Jeetu to confront not just Kota’s role in the tragedy but also his inflated sense of self as a near-divine figure.

This season is a journey of self-discovery for Jeetu, as he sheds his ‘bhaiya’ persona and distances himself from Kota. He seeks therapy, a significant departure from his former stoic self. While he occasionally slips into his old lecture mode, he now understands his fallibility, impacting the guidance he offers to the real protagonists: Vaibhav, Meena, and Uday. In a pivotal scene—where the show conspicuously borrows Justin Hurwitz’s score from *First Man*—Jeetu admits that he will let his students make their own mistakes, even if it means defying societal expectations of success measured by degrees.

For a series traditionally rigid in addressing failures, Season 3 reveals a more compassionate side. Jeetu Bhaiya, who once used aggressive language like ‘phod denge’ or ‘crack kar denge’ before exams, now shows vulnerability. In one of the season’s standout moments, he apologizes to his colleague Gagan Sir for losing his temper—a touching scene even if it sidelines Vaibhav, Meena, and Uday.

This season also introduces Tillotama Shome as chemistry teacher Pooja Didi. Shome shines as Pooja Agarwal, providing a balanced contrast to Jeetu Bhaiya’s volatility.

Key Highlights:

– Jeetu Bhaiya’s transformation and vulnerability

– The show’s deeper exploration of Kota’s coaching culture

– Introduction of Tillotama Shome as Pooja Didi

– Season’s shift towards a more empathetic narrative

This season of *Kota Factory* is a compelling watch, revealing a more tender, introspective side of the show and its beloved character Jeetu Bhaiya.

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