Pemra's ban on Ishqiya and Pyar Ke Sadqay is an attempt to shut down important conversations
Currently 13 dramas are using themes of infidelity/two sisters competing for the same man; viewers can watch two affairs a day.
Ghissi Pitti Mohabbat challenges our problematic cultural norms in the wittiest way
Given a prime-time slot and billed as a comedy, the show touches on subject matters well beyond its purview.
Under the guise of modernity, Indian Matchmaking ends up reinforcing South Asian prejudices
Netflix's latest reality TV show opens up space for discussion and introspection while also being fodder for social media memes
Dushman-e-Jaan might be the best drama on television you're not watching
Entertaining, relatable and authentic, this thriller hits all the right notes.
Yeh Dil Mera ended with us lamenting what it could have been
The missing scenes, the empty feeling in some episodes are witness to the lack of time and investment by its team
Pyar Ke Sadqay had potential to be different but seems to be slipping into familiar territory
That said, director Farooq Rind has done a great job of keeping the audience intrigued
Yeh Dil Mera's story deserved better treatment
Unending continuity issues, missing scenes and repetitive dialogues slow down this otherwise well-plotted mystery.
Important Pakistani dramas you can catch up on while self-isolating
Because you still should be self-isolating! These shows highlight social issues that plague our society
These Pakistani family dramas deserve to be reaired during lockdown
Most Pakistani dramas are family-oriented but the sheer volume of them has been their undoing. Here are our top picks
The funniest Pakistani shows you should watch to beat lockdown blues
In part one of our what to binge-watch series, we recommend local content that has much more to offer than just a laugh
Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn’t have to be
This was a not a serial about introspection, rather, a call for unity and inspiration for a better tomorrow
Alif is one of the most artistically pleasing dramas to grace our screens in years
With a multi-layered storyline and intelligently developed characters, Team Alif deserves a standing ovation.
Saad and Shahzain's reunion in Ehd-e-Wafa's latest episode was an emotional rollercoaster
That said, the lack of fully fleshed out female characters is a missed opportunity for the ISPR production.
What made a good drama in 2019? Here are the top picks
A good drama is defined by solid performances, a well-written script, relatable characters and entertainment value.
More Pakistani men are watching Meray Pass Tum Ho because it absolves them of moral responsibility
While women forgive their partners' betrayal and violence, I'm not holding my breath for Mehwish to be forgiven.
Yeh Dil Mera has all the trappings of a gothic romance
2 episodes in, the Farhat Ishtiaq drama clearly has more to it than just Ahad and Sajal's pairing.
The Khaas finale showed that Saba can be happy without a man — but we already knew that
For a drama that normalised leaving a bad relationship, did it really have to end on such a bitter note?
Alif is reminiscent of an old Pakistani drama but maybe that's what makes it work
Alif has an old-fashioned, even dated feel to it. However, the dialogues and the story move at a sharp pace.
What is Dirilis Ertugrul and why does Imran Khan want Pakistanis to watch it?
An action-adventure full of sword fights, Dirilis is basically a Turkish Game of Thrones about the Muslim Oghuz Turks.
Ehd-e-Wafa is a rare drama about friendship
That's exactly what makes it a refreshing change from the usual sob fests on tv (don't worry, there's some romance too).