Originally posted by: -FreeLancer-
I loved the final episode - excellently done! 👍🏼 I think barring last 5 episodes where the show was just going around in circles - it is definitely one of the better shows in the recent times, with marvelous performances and direction and especially the character sketch! Can I just say, i freaking LOVVEEE all women in this show!!
Seema - dil pe laga when she gave it back big time to Abdullah - so beautiful those dialogues were - that he had to validate the books for Munshiji's innocence, instead of believing in it with his heart in the first place! that was a tight verbal slap and she has been one of the strongest characters of the show - Kudos to the character and the performer! 👍🏼
Mansoora was very complex and I liked how they dealt with her. I loved Atiqa's IV with SH - its not everyday that such characters are written. Ofcourse she is wrong on multiple counts, but the fact is that she acknowledges it..she knows that because of her obsession with making it work with Sarwar..she sacrificed even her own kids...she came out of an abusive marriage and got stuck in a manipulative one, but was reluctant to open her eyes and stretched it for as long as she could. I also liked how Zanjabeel and Atiqa spoke about her - that she was a woman with her needs - its bold if you ask me, what they were trying to show with Mansoora..ofcourse eventually the mother wins!
Mahjabeen - It took mostly all of us a couple of episodes to warm up to her - because she is so unique👏 She may have been naive and innocent, BUT, her sense of right and wrong and being respected was always in place. Have laughed with her and cried for her - Yumna deserves a standing ovation for nailing it and keeping the feel of the character intact throughout the run of the show! Even when the show dipped - the emotional connect with her character was extremely strong.
Vashma - The voice of the audience - the fearless one, who called spade a spade and was straight forward to the T. She never minced words and fought for what is right - a true blue feminist who stood up against all wrongs committed. Wish to watch more of Syra! She is gifted and has great screen presence and command
Pho - Another strong woman, who probably has raised Vashma right. Wasnt given much screen time, but she seems to be a quintessential modern woman, who doesnt feel the need to have a man in her life to complete her.
Now that the show is over..they kept the essence of Abdullah and Mahjabeen intact, even if I hate the fact that they could have spent more time on Abdullah's arc and character growth..but I guess it was realistic in the sense that nobody becomes confident or self assured in a short period of time after having a particularly traumatic childhood. Also I liked that Mahjabeen doesnt immediately agree to go back to Abdullah👍🏼

..its only when Abdullah finally slaps her offender..she is impressed😛