Bashar Momin - Innovative or Over the Top?

A lot has been said about Bashar Momin, as it's being projected as "The first Pakistani drama to air on International channels."

My first thought when I saw the posters for Bashar Momin:

What sort of Pakistan is being represented here?

My thoughts after watching the first episode of Bashar Momin:

Why is this show so heavily inspired by Turkish dramas, the very thing Pakistani actors have been fighting against?

My thoughts after watching the 2nd episode of Bashar Momin:

Why does every point have to be proven by yelling?

Why is Maheen Rizvi's acting so terrible?  

The role of Bashar Momin was made for Faisal Qureshi.

My thoughts after watching episode 3 of Bashar Momin:

Why is Maheen Rizvi so annoying?

WHOA.  Bashar and Rudaba are actually intriguing me and not disgusting me (the way I thought earlier).  Bashar's conversation with Tayyaba in the car about Rudaba's attitude was a refreshing change from his usual yelling!

My thoughts after watching episode 4:

Bashar really is a beast.  A wasteful beast.  Who throws food all over the floor and table.  By the way, if he thinks Daal is "ghareebon ka khaana," why the hell was it even on his dining table?  

Sami Khan. Sami Khan. Sami Khan.  That's ALL.  BULAND & RUDABA = LOVE.

OMG.  Bashar Momin and Tayyaba are going to ruin EVERYTHING.

There are some positives and some negatives.  The negative being, mostly, Maheen Rizvi.  Each and every frame she's in is clouded with overacting, shrieking and unrealistic dialogues.  "My father in law just DIED."  Well, no duh, you're speaking to your HUSBAND, who is grieving much more than you are.  How are you going to make this about you?  She's the least likable part of this show.

Also, I'm having a hard time understanding this world they live in.  For people who are so isolated and shunned, they seem to have very high regard for themselves, namely Sahira and Tayyaba, who clearly have gone through issues being Bashar's sisters.

The positives?  Faisal Qureshi.  He fits the role of Bashar perfectly!  Also, special mention to Ushna Shah as Rudaba, who is - so far - really cute and natural.  LOVE Sami Khan, though his appearance so far has probably only been 10 minutes long.

The rest....let's wait and watch.

Happy watching!