With so many dramas that come and go, only a handful are remembered for decades and adored by drama buffs. The reason: a storyline that resonates with the audience!
Taking to Twitter, a user asked Pakistanis the kind of content they’d like to see on TV:
What topic do you wanna see a Pakistani drama on?
Kindly Retweet its for research purposes very important
— Gobi Faizi (@Gobi_Faizi) November 17, 2021
And Pakistanis have answered!
Uni life / college and school too and not talking about them getting married i wanna see representation. And women working in corporate jobs not just bad experiences but good ones too. Uhm people achieving their dreams eg our players in cricket and make it cool not JUST activisim
— regina (@ayfkm00) November 17, 2021
Would make for a great watch:
House of cards kind of show in Pakistani political setting especially considering the turmoil that this country has been through.
— Osama (@sporrtingnerd) November 17, 2021
Motherhood is difficult!
The struggles of being a mom. How insensitive society is towards mothers, throwing every responsibility to raise kids on a NEW mom who have to master the art of MOTHERHOOD with just trial & error.
— RELEASE IMRAN KHAN (@hinasafi) November 17, 2021
Shadeed zarurat!
Humour….Was Hasina Moin sahiba the last great playwright?
— Quatrina (@QuatrinaHosain) November 17, 2021
Yes, please!
About a woman from a humble background receiving a scholarship to study abroad. Her journey. ISPR-level propaganda hona chahye. It's much, much needed.
— Karachi Kay Roads Jesi Qismat (@fatimah_withanH) November 17, 2021
We stan!
https://twitter.com/DilrubaNaRaazi/status/1460959320435273736?t=AkfsZ2FiyKiPvai1NCYohw&s=19
Some were interested in watching history dramas:
History
Like there's so much history in this region, we can do so many things with it, like from each era there can be something made— Tajamul (@tajamul676) November 17, 2021
Interesting!
The struggles of being a mom. How insensitive society is towards mothers, throwing every responsibility to raise kids on a NEW mom who have to master the art of MOTHERHOOD with just trial & error.
— RELEASE IMRAN KHAN (@hinasafi) November 17, 2021
Hahaha!
Something based on agency life, client throwing shit, a guy is involved with ceo's sister. Discussion about life and issues, a lead from no where to something big https://t.co/tRhOdgHHx7
— Obaid Atique (@Obaid_Atique) November 17, 2021
Omg, yes!
Something YA without adding rishta culture into the mix and just showing how teens/young adults live their lives among the race of college admissions and are supported by friendships. Kind of like friends but make it desi.
— Therapy frog 🍉 (@Foureyedreview) November 17, 2021
Oooh!
https://twitter.com/SaffiUrRehman/status/1460895126713102338?t=baPZWWu4sLfvXd5_idKEYw&s=19
Wow!
https://twitter.com/SundusSaleemi/status/1461039733199577103?t=b2B0wOmQ0znnds-WJJQsiQ&s=19
Yaaaas!
https://twitter.com/marieal9/status/1460911433865220097?t=0haf53BGE8Y4G7v94cTdKw&s=19
Please!
https://twitter.com/garlicheesenaan/status/1460872818518896642?t=cnTKkfELWoVBC9sxugd16w&s=19
Living for this!
Wholesome Women friendships.
— Nadaanian 🇵🇸 (@danilovessocks) November 17, 2021
So much fun!
https://twitter.com/camusisnew44/status/1460878747289235456?t=mwxxD2x4dRs2LI6UhH4lbg&s=19
About time!
https://twitter.com/onemanmajlis/status/1461164253151473670?t=QAl7va0SrgxlhWZ0L0rfZw&s=19
Agreed!
https://twitter.com/Akhund_Bilal1/status/1461147610266451970?t=8hBf6zjur0wCf2ZG24gFsg&s=19
And then wait for PEMRA’s notice to ban it?
A drama depicting femicide , rape culture , bachy baazi in madrassah , ugly face of society . https://t.co/79xFRQVW3O
— Pandhi (@Paandhii) November 18, 2021
Woah!
Some CSI Miami but with Pakistani police. Depicting what happens in our thanas, all the positives and negatives. https://t.co/mMnQz8sUln
— Civilian (R) (@Diaspura_) November 17, 2021
Definitely!
Sport! So many amazing stories of our athletes past and present, of the superhuman efforts to make it to the top. Amazes me that a country of our pedigree and history has nothing on hockey, squash, cricket or snooker. https://t.co/bhYp9zQ1dm
— Nawab Hassan Hussein Qureshi (@HtotheQ) November 17, 2021
Someone, please do this!
I for one would really love to see a dark, gritty, well produced Pakistani crime series. https://t.co/2E5LHs79jf
— Usman Ahmad (@UsmanAhmad_iam) November 17, 2021
Same!
Kuch bhi as long as it has fawad khan… Miss his beautiful face… 😞 https://t.co/CFuh01NSvv
— a (@arsalanahmedk) November 17, 2021
Much needed!
Teen issues. https://t.co/Xnb1Xu239N
— Famia (@flyingchittar) November 17, 2021
What themes would you want Pakistani dramas to revolve around? Let us know in the comments below!