Jaisay Aapki Marzi Episode 15: Sherry’s Manipulations Increase, Pushing Alizeh Into a Corner
One subject which is rarely (accurately) depicted on-screen in Pakistani dramas is emotional and verbal abuse within marriage. Sure, we see hitting, we see yelling, we see screaming and this indicates a “bad marriage.” But what about marriages which appear…
Neem Episode 19: Ashhad Finally Decides To Return to Kashmir
Shows like “Neem” set forth to not only educate the audience, but also provide a meaningful story through the journey of its characters. While “Neem” has succeeded in parts, it has also faltered in ways. Over the past few weeks,…
“Ishq Murshid” Has A Captivating First Episode With Bilal Abbas Khan As The Highlight
At present, Pakistani drama viewers are spoiled for choice with many diverse dramas on air with a multitude of different subjects. One could say Pakistani dramas are at a peak point. That being said, what’s lacking on our screens is…
Idiot Episode 12: Gulzar’s Mindset Drives A Wedge Between Himself and Rameen
Every once in a while, a show comes along which makes the audience think. “Idiot” is one such show. With a simple-minded hero, “Idiot” drives home many points by simply having its hero, Gulzar, vocalize his thoughts. Our world is a…
While “Mayi Ri” Has Not Been Perfect, The Finale Sends Out a Realistic, Strong Message
“Mayi Ri” has been a talking point since the promos first went on air. A show based on child marriage, the family pressures, the support, the fights, the negatives and the positives, viewers were not entirely sure where the show…
Kabli Pulao Episode 13: Sabeena Farooq Steals The Limelight As Barbeena Encounters Her Past
To say that there has yet to be a bad episode of “Kabli Pulao” would not be a stretch. Each episode has paved the way towards the storytelling, allowing for the characters to move and grow. Episode 12 is no…
Jeevan Nagar Episode 12: Laali Takes Her Place In Babbar Shah’s Shoes
Starring Sohail Ahmed in a double role, “Jeevan Nagar” focuses on many social issues such as class divide, caste discrimination, misogyny, attitudes towards intersex individuals and so forth. “Jeevan Nagar” has been written by Awais Ahmed and directed by Kashif…
“Neem” is Disappointing With Episode 18, Moving At A Snail’s Pace
“Neem” is not just a story, it’s a journey, a journey through the lives of two characters and how they, eventually, will reunite. Starring Mawra Hocane, Ameer Gilani, Syed Jibran, Arsalan Naseer, Manzar Sehbai, Rana Majid Khan and others in prominent…
Nauroz Episode 12: Rana Majid Khan’s Rustam Makes His Tear-Inducing Exit
“Nauroz” is a show which has been consistently delivering a strong story while also making strong statements on the nature of our world. The lead character, Reshtina, has been learning her way around the world after leaving her basement home…
“Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” Makes a Return To Strong Storytelling With Episode 22
Once Pakistani dramas reach episode 21 and onward, the writing generally does tend to lose grip, usually entering an era of dragging and stretching. Adding to that, Hum TV has a reputation of further losing grip when a time leap…