I didn't expect AKA (Season 1, 2025) to hit this hard, but honestly, it blew me away. The show starts with Abul Kalam Azad, a man no one values in his real life. He is ignored, overlooked, and treated as if he has no worth in society. But everything changes when he commits a murder. That one act doesn't just shake things up-it completely transforms him into Aka, a new identity that feels powerful, feared, and unstoppable. From that point, the story takes a gripping turn, and the darkness just keeps pulling you in.
What fascinated me was how each murder built on the last. It wasn't just random violence-it was a slow descent into a world where Aka kept getting more and more tangled in his choices. The real twist came when a police officer's wife was murdered. That single event shifted the entire direction of the series. Suddenly, it wasn't just about Aka's journey anymore; it became a battle where emotions, justice, and revenge were all colliding. That's when I realised I was hooked for good.
Director Vicky Zahed deserves a lot of credit for making this show work so well. The storytelling felt tight and emotional, and he kept the suspense alive until the very end. I was also impressed by the VFX-not something I usually expect to stand out in a Bangladeshi series, but here it actually added to the impact without feeling overdone.
And then there's Afran Nisho. What a performance! He completely owned this role. Watching him transform from a man who had no identity to someone who became both dangerous and fascinating was just incredible. He brought so much intensity and depth that I couldn't take my eyes off him. Nabila also did what she always does best-delivering a strong supporting role that gave the story more balance and emotional weight.
Overall, AKA (2025) is not just a thriller-it's a story about identity, desperation, and transformation. It's dark, bold, and full of tension, with acting that makes it unforgettable. I'd say it's one of the best local series in recent times.
