Viewers share mixed reviews over latest episode featuring a jinn sequence
The latest episode of Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi has polarised television viewers. The drama is Pakistan’s attempt at a horror comedy and is gaining attention on social media for its unique visual effects.
The drama stars Wahaj Ali, Sehar Khan, Arsalan Naseer and Romaisa Khan, amongst others and is airing on HUM TV Network. It is written by Syed Nabeel and directed by Saif e Hasan.
While the drama’s leads have garnered enough fans to tune in, X users are still not satisfied with the visual effects. Pointing out a particular scene from the drama where a character sizzles out black smoke and divides into two, revealing another person that resided in him, the internet has fans divided.
One viewer took to X and commented, “There’s no way you can make this and be proud of it.” Another criticised the show’s storyline, “There was a time when HUM TV produced masterpieces like Yakeen Ka Safar, Zindagi Gulzaar Hai, Dastaan, Udaari and Parizaad,” they wrote. “Now, they’re churning out illogical jinn-bhoot dramas with substandard VFX. And blind fans are hailing it as perfection masterpiece.”
Fans jumped to defend the limited technological expertise Pakistan’s industry has. “VFX is a direct result of the budget,” they wrote. “And for the average budget of most HUM TV dramas, this is pretty good. Comparisons without context are super weird.” However, despite the disappointing VFX, X users deemed it unbearable. “I’ve no issue with the VFX because I know it’s PTV & you can not expect Game Of Thrones level,” they wrote. “But what the actual hell is this cringe and unbearable overacting?” 
One user praised the director for his work. “Saife sir,” he wrote. “What direction, cinematography, VFX, everything is so perfect. Kudos to the whole of Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi and most importantly the captain of the ship, Saife sir. I love this episode so much.”
Another pointed out its stark similarity to Indian dramas and wrote, “I’m starting to notice that Pakistani dramas are shifting and becoming more like Indian dramas,” with a meme of a man crying. Another agreed to this, “What is this Naagin type show, when did we become Indian television?” they asked.
As Pakistani dramas open the floor to new genres and visual effects, social media users are ready with their verdict.
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