Atiqa Odho questions Zanjeerain’s logic, calls out ‘flawed’ script
Veteran Pakistani actress, television host, and drama reviewer Atiqa Odho has weighed in on the growing debate surrounding ‘Zanjeerain’, criticizing what she described as the drama's illogical storytelling and lack of realism. Her candid review has quickly gone viral, reigniting discussions among viewers over the serial's screenplay and narrative direction.
A viral clip circulating on social media shows Atiqa expressing frustration with the drama's apparent absence of law enforcement and accountability despite multiple serious crimes taking place throughout the storyline.
Sharing her thoughts, she remarked:
"Zanjeerain seems to exist in a world where there is no police, no army, no Rangers, no authorities at all. People are poisoned, murders take place, a girl goes missing, yet no one even thinks of calling a search party. I feel the complete lack of authority in the drama is unhealthy. It honestly feels like these characters live on Mars, not in Pakistan. Someone dies, someone disappears, and everyone just moves on to the next chapter. Despite the drama having a central plot, this remains a major weakness."
Atiqa's remarks primarily targeted the script rather than the performances, arguing that the narrative overlooks realistic consequences and institutional responses to major incidents. She questioned how such serious events continue unfolding without any intervention from law enforcement, making the storyline difficult to believe.
Her review has sparked fresh conversations online, with many viewers agreeing that Zanjeerain has increasingly relied on dramatic twists at the expense of logic, while others defended the series as a work of fiction intended purely for entertainment.
The latest criticism adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding Zanjeerain, which has recently faced mixed reactions over its screenplay despite maintaining strong viewership and remaining one of the most talked-about dramas on television.