Neem Episode 3: Syed Jibran’s Karamat Takes a Drastic Step To Gain Power
“Neem” is one of the shows currently on air that has the audience excited.  Bringing Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani back on screen together, the show also stars audience favorite Arsalan Naseer, along with the talented Syed Jibran, Mazhar Sehbai…
Tere Bina Mein Nahi Episode 26: Is The Villain Of This Story Noor – Or Murtaza?
“Tere Bina Mein Nahi” is not a perfect show.  To be honest, the treatment of Noor, a working woman, has been fairly negative in recent weeks while portraying her best friend, the homemaker Tehniyat, as a complicated yet sweet character. …
Jhoom Episodes 11 & 12: Aryaan’s Problems Intensify With The Introduction of Mehwish
“Jhoom” is nothing short of a super success as far as viewership and TRPs go.  However, where “Jhoom” is truly a winner is in terms of characterization, writing and presentation.  These are three of the most important aspects of a…
Yunhi Episode 19: Kim and Dawood’s Relationship Is One To Admire
“Yunhi” continues to go from strength to strength with its writing and powerful depiction of culture versus religion.  How many aspects of our day to day practices in Pakistan are simply born out of religion, practices we credit to religion? …
Kuch Ankahi Episode 23: Sajal Aly’s Aaliyah Finds Herself Caught Between Two Men
“Kuch Ankahi” has been a refreshing watch with down-to-earth writing focused on human emotion and family ties.  What has set “Kuch Ankahi” apart has been its relatability, particularly within the family setting and relationships.  Starring Sajal Aly, Bilal Abbas Khan,…
Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri Episode 8: Khushhal Khan Gives a Strong Emotional Performance
While love stories are not rare on Pakistani television, a love story with the focus on age and young love in particular is.  “Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri” is a Romeo and Juliet tale, but more than anything, it highlights the emotions…
Gunah Episode 1: This Saba Qamar Starrer Is Off To A Gripping Start
Express Entertainment does not see the kind of promotion and attention that Hum TV, ARY Digital and Geo receive.  However, Express Entertainment has been known to churn out pretty great dramas periodically, including “Aik Thi Laila,” “Hum Dono,” “Talkhiyan” and…
Mere Ban Jao Episode 23: Zaki and Azmia’s Begin Their Complicated New Journey
“Mere Ban Jao” has had its ups and downs, sure, but it has also consistently been an intriguing story rooted in reality with a dash of fictional scenarios.  How many women have had past relationships – either secret ones or…
Jhok Sarkar Episodes 1 & 2: Asif Raza Mir Makes A Strong Comeback As Peeral
In 2022, Hum TV released “Badshah Begum,” a tale of a feudal family set in a land without rules and regulations, the village folk at the mercy of one family.  While the show was criminally underrated and underappreciated, “Jhok Sarkar”…
Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha Episode 25: Saad and Maheer Unite While Areeb Unravels
“Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha” is technically a hit show, bringing in high TRPs and views on YouTube each week.  However, as far as critic and audience acclaim goes, this show has not been an audience favorite.  The show is often…