World Television Day is observed annually on November 21 to highlight the ever-expanding influence of television across the globe. From entertaining and informing to inspiring and shaping public opinion, the content is evolving. While we have gained access to many critically acclaimed shows and movies across genres and languages, audiences continue to turn to television to seek comfort, and escapist entertainment through guilty pleasure television, where we indulge in the addictive and melodramatic. From the sensationalism of reality TV to the over-the-top dramatic antics of cringe dramas, there is an endless stream of shows that have audiences hooked. On World Television Day, fans of the medium disclose their guilty pleasures and offer us a peep into their comfort shows. 

It may not be perfect, but it takes a bold shot at normalising topics that are often considered ‘taboo’ 
“My all-time guilty pleasure? It has to be ‘Four More Shots Please!’ The show offers a glimpse into the lives and daily struggles of four women who break norms, navigate life’s transitions, and embrace all the messy, unpredictable parts of life,” says popular entertainment, lifestyle, and dance creator Zaid Darbar. 

‘Four More Shots Please!’ follows four fiercely independent women, living in Mumbai, who bond over their shared experiences, aspirations, and the complexities of modern womanhood. Married to actress Gauahar Khan, Darbar also lives in Mumbai and finds inspiration in the lives of the four lead characters. He reveals, “I love how the show tackles feminist themes in a way that feels fresh and genuine. It dives into real issues and authentic emotions. Watching Damini, Umang, Anjana, and Siddhi support each other through thick and thin—whether it's love, career challenges, or motherhood—is both inspiring and real. There’s something special about seeing such strong, supportive friendships at the centre of the story.”