Wow. During the first half of today’s episode, I was literally clenching my teeth, and saying: Come ON, come ON! I want to see a Khirad-Farida confrontation.

But when it finally came on the screen, I was literally blown. Wow. It was really an intense scene and I was struck by Mahira’s improved acting as much as I was by Khirad’s determination and her complete unfaltering attitude in front of Farida, who was her usual snooty self. Finally, Khirad has learned to stand up for herself and her daughter.

Apart from this one scene, the episode had nothing to write home about. I don’t think there was any reason to show Sarah making TWO phone calls to Farida. One would have been quite enough. And then there were two useless scenes of Zarina and Sarah which could have been cut out quite easily. We all know Sarah is still obsessed with Ashar – we don’t need to find out anything more about her rejection of proposals.

The scene with Afsheen and the peon asking for holiday was nicely done. Also, when Khirad tells Batool Khala she will leave Hareem with Ashar was very poignent. I felt Mahira should have shown more emotions there, but then, I guess she did the best she could. In the novel, Khirad has this conversation with Ashar so I wonder how they will show this now.

Overall, this was another slow episode. I am looking forward to Khizar’s return next week and his apparent blackmailing of Farida – wonder if he wants more money or Sarah. Hurry it up already!

Written by Drama Buff ([email protected])

PS: Is it me or is the entire cast now looking a bit worn out and indifferent? For some reason, they ALL look as if they have had enough! LOL!