After two episodes filled with tangled loyalties and moral gray areas, Faraar deepens its intrigue with Episode 3, ramping up the tension even further. At the heart of this episode lies a gripping exploration of betrayal, loyalty, and trust, as characters grapples with conflicting allegiances and the haunting consequences of their choices.
Our brooding Batish (Hamza Ali Abbasi) returns with a thrilling Bollywood-like flair. His allegiance to the unseen Shah Sahab’s political party wavers as he considers leaving the party. In the latest twist, Shah Sahab’s top yes-man, Naseer Bhai’s questions his thought process by asking, “How intoxicated were you and Jimmy when you came to this decision?”
Ah, the classic “you must have been drunk” approach to problem-solving.
Jimmy, the eager beaver now sees a chance to take over as the top-tier hitman— only if he can uncover the reason behind Batish’s change of heart. He advises Batish to confess to Naseer Bhai, claiming the reason is love—advice that eventually backfires. Not only does the object of Batish’s affection, Sadia (Mamya Shajaffar), have no clue of his existence (aside from the one time he delivered nihari to her house), but she is also the daughter of their next murder target.
Naseer Bhai’s responds to this confession with a thinly veiled threat: “When you get married, leave the city.”
Meanwhile, Sadia remains oblivious to the fact that a gangster has been stalking her from afar, convinced she’ll fall head over heels for him. Her current dilemma? Whether or not to join her aunt in the USA for studies. Despite her father Professor Hamdani’s (Noor ul Hassan) sincere wishes, Sadia cheerfully refuses.
Enter Chaudhrani, the queen of tantrums, played to perfection by Nadia Jamil.
Still seething over her husband’s extracurricular activities with the young Nazish. Unfortunately, cheating husbands are all too common a theme for both rich and poor. Though Chaudhrani tries to distract herself by bonding with her handmaiden over an oil massage, the woman voices complaints that hit too close to home.
“Why wouldn’t men leave their old wives for younger, prettier women?” the helper innocently asks. The words cause Chaudhrani to erupt in a fiery rage.
Now, we find ourselves with the endearing Babrik (Danyal Zafar) who offers a much-needed respite from the gritty world of crime. In a heartwarming scene, we see Babrik’s strong bond with his father, which grounds his character in a sense of family and highlights his pleasant personality.
Then, it’s Fasieh’s (Ahmed Ali Akbar) turn to shine as the unapologetic and uncompromising hero. Called upon to clear the air with the MPA who got him suspended, Fasieh shows up with his trademark swagger. When the MPA demands an apology, “khudaar” Fasieh refuses outright and walks away—iconic. Standing firm in his principles, he proves once again that he’s a man of unshakable integrity. Hero status: solidified.
Back to Batish, whose musician friend (Haroon Shahid) acts as the voice of reason, reminding him that his new love interest’s father might have a few questions about his line of work. Batish’s solution? Lie and claim to be a businessman. I suppose that works if you consider murder for cash a business. The tension ratchets up when Batish is handed an ultimatum from Naseer Bhai: one final job, and Shah Sahab will let him leave the political party.
Of course, Batish is unaware of the target.
This leads to one of the episode’s best moments: Batish and Jimmy casually play a game while waiting for their target, when in walks Professor Hamdani bringing Batish’s swagger to an abrupt halt. In a masterclass of understated tension, Batish presents Sadia’s father with an awkward greeting instead of a bullet. The episode ends with Batish confronting Jimmy about not being told who the target was. Jimmy’s response is chilling: “Whoever is Bhai’s enemy is our enemy.”
Suddenly, Batish is not just dealing with a moral dilemma; he’s facing the very real possibility of betraying his love interest, who has no idea he might end her father’s life.
As the episode draws to a close, we’re left on the edge of our seats, unsure whether Batish will cling to his humanity or fall deeper into the shadow of his past. Will he protect the professor and walk away from the life of crime, or will the party’s ruthless grip drag him back into the darkness? The stakes have never been higher, and with Batish at the crossroads, the suspense is killing us.
