Netflix's Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare has not only elicited scathing debates from the audience but also on the contradictory roles played by Kirat and Simran. Kirat, a victim of the catfish scam by Simran, has still become a sympathetic figure in fans' books, but some are now questioning her behavior.
There are theories all over Reddit regarding whether Kirat is manipulating or keeping emotional bonds with the catfisher. What has everyone confused is the complexity of the situation where viewers felt a little divided; they agree that Kirat's defensiveness while being a victim makes her a less relatable character.
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Is Kirat just as manipulative as Simran? The possibility of the same brings much of the discussions on accountability, entanglement, and pressure from the culture.
“Kirat is just as manipulative as Simran…” — u/justagirl4123
This user remarks that Kirat's defensiveness and her need to victimize herself might strike an echo of Simran's manipulative tendency. They outline how Kirat presented her family and Alexi as the villains whenever they challenged what she believed.
"I think she’s still in love with Bobby..." — u/PromotionThin1442
Another Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare fan commented that Kirat seems emotionally attached to Bobby, even after knowing he wasn't real. They thought it was surprising that she talked about him as if she was stuck within that same reality despite the truth.
"She’s emotionally attached to the fake love story." — u/PromotionThin1442
This user summed this theory up further, saying that Kirat can still love Bobby. They feel Kirat is struggling with going out on this emotional manipulation and therefore cannot distinguish between her feelings and the scam.
"She's carrying on promoting this story and campaigning for "victim's" rights that it's almost like she doesn't even want to move past this thing and move forward with her life." — u/DaniK094
A Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare fan compared Kirat’s behavior to other catfishing survivors, noting that they tend to focus on their victimhood while ignoring red flags. This perspective criticizes how Kirat, despite being intelligent, seems to have overlooked clear signs.
"In her culture, openly talking about anything sexual is like taboo, especially for females. Being from a similar, almost same culture, i can totally understand." — u/Zestyclose_Row_3832
But another commentator springs to Kirat's defense, suggesting that her reactions are a result of the cultural shame and pressure she is put under. They argue that Kirat's defensive attitude might stem from a fear of ridicule, making her emotional response more understandable, as seen in Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare.
"It also prevents her from being able to look at her role in a way that would protect her in future." — [deleted account]
Lastly, another user is frustrated by the quick defense of Kirat. In this regard, they feel that she has not fully owned up to her end either, in keeping up the relationship with Bobby, even though she was manipulated by Simran.
Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare - Was Kirat's defensiveness a cultural and emotional shield?
The fan reactions pointed out some defensive behavior from Kirat and the question arose over her emotional vulnerability. While some feel that she is still in love with Bobby, others opine that this is not just because of cultural pressures, but feeling personal shame too.
These factors can explain why Kirat appears to be so closed-off and unwilling to go into the more uncomfortable aspects of her relationship with Bobby on Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare.
Simran’s manipulation in Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
Of course, the entire ruse was Simran's catfish scam, but it is Kirat's complicity that makes this story so interesting for viewers of Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare.
Manipulation at the hands of Simran stretched much beyond just scamming and the emotional bruises she portrayed left Kirat in a psychological maze confusing viewers to this day. It was the extent of Simran's doing that reflected how easily manipulation could blur the lines between being a victim and an enabler.
Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is available to stream on Netflix.
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