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Raising Kids, Unpacking Trauma: Why Parwarish hits home

Read time: approx 20-25mins Every now and then, a Pakistani drama shows up that makes you sit up and go, “Wait… why does this actually feel real?” Parwarish is one of those. It’s not full of evil in-laws, love triangles, or long courtroom monologues. Instead, it quietly zooms in on something way more complicated — parenting, growing up, mental health, and what it actually feels like to be a teenager (or a confused parent) in today’s world. No screaming matches, no dramatic thunder sound effects — just honest, messy, relatable moments that hit way closer to home than we expected. And with that, let’s break down why Parwarish might just be one of the most refreshingly real shows we’ve had in a while... Pace Every episode feels like a full, healthy eating plate — you get sweetness, bitterness, and something nourishing. Whether it’s the slow-burn friendship of Wali (Samar Jafri) and Amal (Reham Rafiq) , the comforting wisdom in grandad’s scenes, or the small family dinners ...

League table of dramas

What are the key elements of a good drama serial?

  • Plot: unique, unpredictable and above all relatable
  • Cast: a team of people that can work together to uplift each other, small roles have time to shine
  • OST: meaningful lyrics, strong vocals, memorable & catchy
  • Dialogues: words that give an audience food for thought
  • Performance: thought-provoking, emotional, attention to detail

Last updated 18/10/25

Top dramas (the BEST of the BEST):

  1. Parizaad
  2. Baaghi
  3. Ishq Zahe Naseeb 
  4. Mann Mayal 
  5. Khuda aur Mohabbat (season 1 & 2)
  6. Cheekh
  7. Baandi 
  8. Seerat
  9. Udaari 
  10. Zindagi gulzar hai
  11. Mrs & Mr Shameem
  12. Yaqeen ka safar
  13. Alif Allah aur Insan 
  14. Sar e Rah
  15. Parwarish
  16. Sang e Mah 
  17. Bakhtawar
  18. Ab dekh khuda kya karta hai 
  19. Jaan e Jahan
  20. Mann Jogi
  21. College Gate
  22. Kuch Ankahi
  23. Chaudhry & Sons
  24. Ye dil mera
  25. Mor Mohran
  26. Zard Patton ka Bunn
  27. Saraab
  28. Chup raho
  29. Baydardi
  30. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
  31. Arsh
  32. Phaans
  33. Suno Chanda
  34. Aisi hai tanhai
  35. Tabeer
  36. Sinf e aahan 
  37. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
  38. Abdullahpur ka Devdas

Comfort dramas (biased opinions, but still good/nothing extraordinary though):

  1. Gul e Rana
  2. Ek this Misaal
  3. Ghar titli ka par
  4. Aasmano pe likha
  5. Ye Raha Dil
  6. Baby Baji

Mid-tier dramas (decent but room to improve):

  1. Jalan
  2. Khaani
  3. Mohabbat tujhe alvida
  4. Aulaad
  5. Log kia Kahengey
  6. Mere Humsafar
  7. Maat
  8. Ishq Tamasha
  9. Dar khuda say
  10. Mera Yaar Miladay
  11. Doosra Chehra
  12. Idiot
  13. Pyar ke sadqey
  14. Tumhare Husn ke Naam
  15. Khuda aur Mohabbat (season 3)
  16. Umm e Ayesha
  17. 22 Qadam
  18. Romeo weds heer
  19. Gul o gulzar
  20. Laapata
  21. Aye musht e khaak
  22. Naqab zun
  23. Mujhe khuda pay yaqeen hai
  24. Dil e gumshuda
  25. Mohlat
  26. Fitrat
  27. Meherposh
  28. Kamzarf
  29. Saaya (season 1)
  30. Dour
  31. Phir wohi mohabbat
  32. Guzarish

Bottom-tier dramas (slow, boring, drag/do not waste your time):

  1. Raaz e ulfat
  2. Yaariyan
  3. Woh aik pal
  4. Ishqiya
  5. Azmaish
  6. Qaraar
  7. Dil e janam
  8. Bechari Qudsia
  9. Kahin Deep Jaley
  10. Dil kya karey
  11. Noor ul ain

Unfinished because I got bored and gave up (in no particular order):

  1. Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka
  2. Fraud
  3. Amanat
  4. Mujhey vida kar
  5. Ishq hai
  6. Mohabbat dagh ki soorat
  7. Pehli si mohabbat
  8. Fitoor
  9. Baddua
  10. Tere Bin
  11. Pyari Mona
  12. Mujhey Pyar Hua Tha
  13. Alif
  14. Aangan
  15. Heer da Hero
  16. Akhara
  17. Neem
  18. Mein
  19. Jaan Se Pyara Juni
  20. Bismil

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