I really don't get this debate about women empowerment esp for this show. The title of the show is ALADDIN not Yasmine. Ya she is the female lead but the show is about aladdin and of course it is going to give more importance to him. The whole ITv is filled with women centric shows. So let's leave this show alone when it comes to that. Also I don't see yasmine as a weak character. Everyone needs someone in their life at many points in their life. Just because someone needs help or guidance, it doesnt make them weak. even aladdin needs his toli to achieve his goals.