Drama serial Badshah Begum has earned tremendous following online due to its distinctive politically dynastical storytelling. Unique narrative explores politics, conception of women in leadership roles and Jahan Aara’s (Zara Noor Abbas) past. Although show has received mixed reviews for not being as grand as story demanded, Khizer Idrees directorial has still managed to wow audiences with stellar performances by cast.

Startling display of violence and brutal realities has kept audience on edge of their seats as they await final fight for throne. From Badshah Begum ordering a pregnant woman’s leg to be broken to mass murder in finale, series has become quite a harrowing spectacle.

Spolier Alert! Story finally reached a well-deserved climax, putting an end to dispute of ascension, leaving Shahzaib (Farhan Saeed) as sole leader of Gaddi (throne). With his siblings dead and Roshan Ara (Komal Meer) becoming mentally incompetent to rule, Shahzaib is remaining survivor whose heir (daughter) calls shots hereforth. Watching a befitting conclusion to much-talked about show has startled Twitter, primarily due to surprising death of all their favourite characters. Many fans loved ending, pointing out poetic conclusion of show.  While appreciating finale, a user describes series as “A heartbreaking and vicious world of feudalism torn apart in this insane gutting show.”

In contrast, some viewers put forth points that series lacked, such as good quality production and narrative. Suggested drama could be “written better”, while another noted that “production” was quite lacking.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 21 2022

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