Barzakh

I love from start to finish, I thoroughly enjoyed all the episodes. Sanam Saeed and Fawad Khan have absolutely smashed it! All the characters played very well! I'm eagerly waiting for season Two. Set in the Hunza Valley, "Barzakh" centers on a 76-year-old man who surprises his estranged children and grandchildren by announcing his engagement to the ghost of his first love. This revelation triggers a series of emotional confrontations as the family gathers, unsure how to respond to the situation. The six-episode series is produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal for Zindagi, the Indian subcontinent focused programming block on streamer ZEE5 Global. It is helmed by critically acclaimed director Asim Abbasi who also directed Zindagi's first Pakistani original "Churails" and the feature film "Cake," which was Pakistan's entry for the 2019 Oscars.

Asim Abbasi has created a masterpiece from the story, cinematography, performances, music. It is absolutely stunning and what a shame that hateful bigots have forced producers to take it down from YouTube Pak. How can there be progress when bigots dictate how people make art. Please support this project. It's a fascinating story of this world intersecting with another world and the burdens that we bear in life. You can't miss a single scene as every single frame has a deeper meaning. It is the best drama I have seen come out of Pakistan but the bigots prefer to watch sagas where women are getting beaten up. I wish the producers hadn't given into hate. Please watch it and support independent art like this. I hope it gets picked up by Netflix.

Treat to watch such a masterpiece. "Barzakh" is a tour de force that stands out in the realm of Pakistani web series. With its stellar cast, particularly the magnetic pairing of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, it offers a compelling narrative wrapped in mystery and enhanced by breathtaking visuals. The series is a testament to the creative potential of Pakistani filmmakers and sets a high standard for future productions. As each episode unfolds, "Barzakh" keeps its audience on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next installment in this captivating journey through the realms of the unknown.

"Barazakh" is truly a masterpiece of art. This drama encapsulates mystical realism in a way that leaves you with goosebumps at every turn. The storyline is captivating, drawing you into a world that feels both otherworldly and intensely real. I've never seen anything like it.

The acting is nothing short of phenomenal. Each actor brings depth and nuance to their character, making the story come alive in an unforgettable manner. You can feel the emotions, struggles, and triumphs as if they are your own.

The cinematography is out of this world. Each scene is crafted with such precision and beauty that it feels like a visual feast. The stunning visuals enhance the mystical elements, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that is both haunting and mesmerizing.

"Barazakh" is a beautiful masterpiece by Asim. Well done!

It's difficult to tell what makes Barzakh so beautiful-is it the enchanting mountain scenery, the sorrow that fills the Mahtab Mahal, or the love that still drives a demented man after 60 years? Perhaps it is all of these and so much more.

Barzakh denotes the separation of the known from the unknown, living from eternity, sorrow from joy. The themes of human vulnerabilities, grief, and sexism are blended with the mystical ambiance of the hills. The characters are crafted skillfully, and you can see different sides of the same person. The vile and eccentric Jaffar accepts he does not know how to love yet builds a Mahal in memory of his eternal lover. His love brings him back to his roots, but he is always distant from his folks. Love, or the lack of it, and sometimes fear of it, becomes the cause of all actions.

The series drags at points (in the middle episodes), and maybe it could have been shorter, but it demands patience from its viewers. When every scene is poetic, and every word is purposeful, you must absorb them to truly understand the emotions on the screen and feel the same inside you. The show leaves some things deliberately unexplained and you must draw your own explanations on the blank canvas.