Jurm (TV series) explained

Genre:
Director:Mehreen Jabbar
Starring:
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
Num Episodes:04
Producer:
Company:7th Sky Entertainment
Channel:Geo TV
Editor:Farhan Jawaid

Jurm is a Pakistani crime-thriller mini-series, being the production by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under the banner of 7th Sky Entertainment. The series is directed by Mehreen Jabbar. It stars Wahaj Ali, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem and Tooba Siddiqui in lead roles as well as Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, Atiqa Odho, Zhalay Sarhadi, and Tazeen Hussain in supporting roles. The series premiered 28 April 2023 and the last episode was aired on 6 May 2023 on Geo Entertainment.[1] [2] [3]

Synopsis

The series revolves around a contentious, unexpected and sensational kidnap-murder case of a youthful girl named Ayla Nadeem, who is wedded to the only son of the town’s distinguished tycoon and billionaire. As the fateful tragedy strikes that one supposed romantic night, her love-arranged marriage that only could breathe for a few days, with her college sweetheart, Daniyal Mujib isn’t given a chance to prosper into a domestic saga of love.

The story tangles into the cobwebs of deceit, greed and mystery of a maze that envelopes those around Ayla. With everyone linked to the case weaving different mysteries on their own and suppressing their true natures behind well-designed facades and through and through the only question that remains is, Will the investigation authorities find their grip over the lapel of the mastermind behind all of this?

Cast

Production

The series was first announced in May 2022, when shooting began. It was Siddiqui's fourth collaboration with Jabbar after starring in Wapsi, Vasl and Dobara Phir Se. The first teaser was released in April 2023.[4] [5]

Reception

In a review of the series by The News International, the reviewer praised the series to explore the new genre but faulted it for many aspects including the half-baked story, some impactless characters, loose direction and lacking rawness and finess in art direction.[6]

While reviewing the last episodes, Galaxy Lollywood praised the Ali's performance and termed Saleem's performance as forgettable, and criticised the story regarding the narrative that was building for the conclusion.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wahaj Ali, Durefishan Saleem to star in crime thriller "Jurm," latest short series . 14 April 2023 . 6 May 2023 . Samaa English . 18 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506112854/https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40031790 . live.
  2. Web site: Last episode of drama serial ‘Jurm’ on Geo TV today . 6 May 2023 . The News International (newspaper) . Mohammad Nasir.
  3. Web site: Drama series "Jurm" comes to an end after four episodes . 7 May 2023 . Samaa English.
  4. Web site: Mehreen Jabbar and Tooba Siddiqui re-unite, this time for drama serial ‘Jurm’ . Minute Mirror . 19 May 2022 . 5 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705223449/https://minutemirror.com.pk/mehreen-jabbar-and-tooba-siddiqui-re-unite-this-time-for-drama-serial-jurm-43996/.
  5. Web site: We’re going to see Wahaj Ali, Durefishan Saleem and Tooba Siddiqui in a thriller very soon . 14 April 2023 . 18 May 2023 . images.dawn.com . Images Staff.
  6. Web site: Not exactly thrilled Shehr . Gaitee Ara Siddiqi . 14 May 2023 . The News International (newspaper) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230517060258/https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1070016-not-exactly-thrilled . 17 May 2023.
  7. Web site: A Disappointing End to a Promising Mini-Series: Jurm Fails to Impact . Maisooma Batool . 8 May 2023 . Galaxy Lollywood.