Dramas

Why is no one discussing Leader’s brutal take on revolution?

I admit I came late to political thriller Leader. It’s not packed with big-name stars or viral reels. But this heartbreaking...

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Decoding Primetime Hegemony: Who Is the Default Pakistani?

If you turn on your television in 2026, you will be confronted by a remarkably smooth world. There is no grit. There is no...

Bas Tera Saath Ho Reinvents Desi Cinderfella

ARY’s new drama serial Bas Tera Saath Ho turns the damsel-in-distress trope on its head. Farhan Saeed plays Anas, an oppressed...

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Accept the Slap but Censor the Hug: This is TV Outrage

In the world of social psychology, there is a concept known as the “threshold of tolerance.” It’s the invisible line that...

Could Begin Watch become Pakistan’s answer to Netflix?

Begin Watch positions itself as Pakistan’s premium Netflix alternative, but can it justify its higher pricing in a market dominated by low-cost streaming rivals? The streaming platform is building its identity around a mix of original productions, curated classics, and international entertainment, positioning itself as a unified viewing space for

ARY

Main Manto Nahi Hoon Drowns in Self-Indulgent Melodrama

‘Main Manto Nahi Hoon’, produced by Six Sigma Plus and helmed by director Nadeem Baig, is a bold experiment in storytelling, courtesy of writer Khalil-ur-Rahman’s unapologetic pen. Known for sparking controversy, Khalil-ur-Rahman delivers once again (although I’m not sure that’s a compliment). While...

Hum TV

Goonj Gets Workplace Harassment Right

Three episodes in, Hum TV’s workplace drama Goonj has us hooked with its powerful story about gender politics and harassment. The realistic serial is sure to strike a chord with working women as it echoes what many of us have lived through, capturing challenges that are deeply personal for many...

ARY

Rasm-e-Wafa: Who’s Who and What Just Happened

If you sat through the first five episodes of Rasm-e-Wafa wondering when the breezy romance we were promised in the promos would actually start, you’re not alone. It’s been a rough few episodes full of drawing room drama, moan sessions, and slow-burn resentment but the stage is finally set for...

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Was Sabeen Hijacked by Hate Again?

The moral outrage over Parwarish began the way most internet scandals do: with one screenshot. One frame, shared a thousand times over. A blink-and-you-miss-it second in ARY’s hit family drama Parwarish The scene that became the centre of controversy was one where the protagonist Wali records a song...

Hum TV

Ek Jhooti Kahani Debuts With Slapstick Chaos

From acclaimed writer Amna Mufti (Dil Na Umeed To Nahi) comes Ek Jhooti Kahani, a madcap comedy about family, farce, and the fine line between performance and deception. At the center is Irfan (Mohib Mirza), the only brother of five wildly over-the-top sisters. Each one is more dramatic and demanding...

ARY

The Visual Poetry of 'Main Manto Nahi Hoon'

Two episodes in, Main Manto Nahi Hoon has pulled us into a moody world of a mafia family at war with itself. The plot remains unclear, but the visual language is flawless. Director Nadeem Baig uses arches, stairwells, and courtyards framing scenes with the detail of a master. At this point I will watch...

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New Drama Cheat Sheet: What’s Coming & Why to Care

I’m a big drama buff and ready for a new season of dramas! Our industry is thriving – we’ve got emotional yet realistic storylines, cultural relevance and relatable characters. With so many upcoming Pakistani dramas, I’m ready for fresh storylines (sans saas-bahu), and characters with just...

ARY

The Cost of Women's Bravery: Why Sher Matters

In Sher, women are not just background figures; they are power players, gatekeepers of grief, and often, each other’s harshest judges. They navigate patriarchal power structures, family, betrayal, and the blurred lines between psychological diagnosis and social perception. Munazzah’s quiet strength,...

ARY

Can Divorce Be a New Beginning? Dastak Thinks So

The “haw haye” brigade thinks that divorce spells eternal doom for a woman leaving her with no hope of salvation. Dastak challenges this nonsensical notion, depicting divorce simply as the end of a terrible chapter and the beginning of beautiful new possibilities. Airing on ARY, Dastak deserves...

Hum TV

HUM TV's Raaja Rani Struggles For Subtlety

This scribe has observed that Pakistani dramas are having quite the moment with mental health storylines. Sher throws its lead into an asylum, Behroopia has Faysal Qureshi juggling multiple personalities, and now Raaja Rani saunters in, where Qureshi once again finds himself knee-deep in psychological...

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