Viewers of the popular TV drama Bismil have had a nasty experience watching their favorite program after the recent episode of the program received several complains through social media. The recent episode that was aired involved the main plot of the show in which the rational and cautious main character, Ahmed, falls into what can be termed a trap one that many viewers could not help but cringe at, given the character’s intelligence and cautious nature that has been portrayed in the series up to that point.
The Mimic That Caused the Outcry
This is perhaps seen best when, after being painted as a smart and perceptive character throughout the series, Ahmed is outsmarted by a competitor in the show and thus serves to bring the show’s plot to its end. The trap, as it was stated by viewers, was very noticeable and a large number of comments go about the fact that it just looked forced and out of character; thus, fans complained and noted how Ahmed’s sudden irrationality just did not fit his previous character who was wise and thoughtful.
Social Media Backlash
After that episode, the Twitter trend #BismilFlopTwist appeared as hundreds of viewers complained about the poor writing skills of the drama. The series, and now he cannot see through such a basic trap?! This does not make any sense!” “If this is the best they can come up with for the drama, then perhaps it is high time that the writers changed.”
This move in the drama Bismil drew controversy and comments from the viewers who compared this development in the series with other officially aired dramas and said that it is old school style to produce such forced twists in today’s era of smart television narratives. Only two episodes remain to conclude the story of last season’s main characters and bring an end to the popular show Capote sur les attendances we expect more from shows that have had time to construct their shows based on smart and intricate plots This episode was an insult to the fans.
The Struggle between Drama and Realism
Though, Bismil has been appreciated for its emotional plot and real characters and their development, this episode only unveiled a typical tendency of most Pakistani serials, where the drama and reality conflicts of the characters are often interlinked but the expectations and reactions of the characters may not be so realistic. To retain the audience’s interest the shows will use plot twists that are sometimes detrimental to the character development of the show.
Other critics have also noted that these sorts of narratives reify depictions that are unwarranted and unhelpful, including the notion that intelligent characters are easily swayed by their passions. Sacrifice became a familiar theme used in most Pakistani dramas and Bismil, the downfall of Ahmed was promoted through the emotional blackmail motive which many thought has been perhaps overused. One of the drama forums where people discuss the programs had this to say from one of its frequent users: Many of these intelligent men in our dramas have been portrayed as falling for the same emotional traps; what a boring cycle!
The Writers’ Response
Yet, the writers of Bismil have not remained the criticism and they have justified the creativity of the book. The lead writer of a local entertainment magazine said during an interview about the storyline, “Ahmed’s decision was based on emotional vulnerability which is a very humane thing. As much as they want to portray him like a superhero, he too has his weakness.”
However, this explanation has not quietened the show’s fans in the least. Some of the viewers criticized the character of the episode over the fact that although emotional sensitivity is quite comprehensible, it appeared too raw and abrupt. There is a difference between getting the character’s emotional side and making them act as if they have no clue that danger is near yet another fan opposed to the change on her Facebook page.
What’s Next for Bismil?
However, scene by scene, Bismil remains high in rating and people are interested in the continued way of the story. Some people expect that the subsequent episodes will restore the image of Ahmed by demonstrating his personal development; others, on the contrary, refuse to believe in the positive development of events and predict further worsening of the situation.
In the meantime let us just ascertain that Bismil has captured the interest of its viewers. It is yet to be seen whether or not the show will seek to address the viewers’ concerns or pursue the more grotesque direction it has lately been taking. What is clear, is that the audience comes out with so much more criticism than it did before.
Bismil is aired on major television stations every week and can also be found on several platforms for streaming. That is the question that will inevitably be raised in the minds of its viewers, whether the writers will succeed in reviving the show, or whether this criticism will mean the beginning of its degradation. Only time will tell.
