Ibn E Hawwa: A Promising Concept Falls Flat Due To Inadequate Storytelling
“Ibn E Hawwa” began with much promise with a storyline that seemed out-of-the-box, a story that would challenge societal mindsets and force its audience to take a look within. Discussing how Pakistan’s patriarchal society gives birth to misogyny and how…
Habs Episode 13: A Double Episode Results In a Treat For Viewers
“Habs” is a fan favorite, not only drawing in viewers due to its stellar lead pair, Feroze Khan and Ushna Shah, but also because of its depiction of reality. The scenarios in “Habs” are down to earth and realistic…..sometimes almost…
Badshah Begum Episode 22: Yasir Hussain Is a Treat To Watch As Kaiser
It’s disheartening to see a show like “Badshah Begum” being declared unsuccessful by critics, viewers and even the team behind it. If there is any project on-air right now that has been almost pitch-perfect from start to now, it is…
Chauraha Episode 21: Intelligent Writing Makes For An Interesting Redemption Arc
The story of the relationship between a man and his victim, “Chauraha” is a story that treads a very fine line between redemption and glorification. Can a man who has destroyed the lives of many women be redeemed? This is…
Mushkil Episode 26: Khushhal Khan and Saboor Aly’s Love Track Is The Glue Holding “Mushkil” Together
Quite honestly, when one imagines Marina Khan behind a project, whether it’s a daily or not, one does tend to expect quality from the show in some shape or form. To be fair, “Mushkil” started off strong and with much…
Daraar Is A Stereotypical Love Triangle Between Sisters, But Has An Entertaining First Episode
Looking at the promos of “Daraar,” not much is expected from a show that promises a love triangle between cousins who are, obviously, fighting over the same man. And yet, “Daraar” is a show that follows a tried and tested…
Mere Humsafar Episode 32: Hira Umer’s Maryam Arrives As Hala’s Confidant
“Mere Humsafar” stars Farhan Saeed, Hania Amir, Wasim Abbas, Saba Hameed, Samina Ahmed, Zoya Nasir, Omer Shahzad and others. The story has been written by Saira Raza and directed by Qasim Ali Mureed. While the past few episodes have been slow,…
Bakhtawar Episode 4: This Show Highlights Issues Within Society for Both Men And Women
“Bakhtawar” has been improving with each episode. While the first two episodes felt as though they were moving too fast and left little room for emotional development or even a connection to the lead character, episodes three and four have…
Badzaat: Imran Ashraf and Urwa Hocane’s Chemistry Cannot Save This Finale – Or Show
“Badzaat” stars Imran Ashraf, Urwa Hocane, Ali Abbas, Mehmood Aslam, Saba Faisal, Nida Mumtaz, Zainab Qayyum, Sidra Niazi, Zoya Nasir, Sajida Syed, Danial Afzal Khan and Zohreh Amir in prominent roles. The story has been written by Misbah Nosheen and…
Badshah Begum Episode 21: Hamza Sohail’s Shahmir Becomes The Leader Peeran Pur Deserves
Some shows only grow from strength to strength and while “Badshah Begum” started off on a high (and may have hit a slow point several weeks ago), the show has only been gaining momentum over the past few weeks. This…