The sudden time jump in ‘Kafeel’ Episode 11 sparks debate among viewers

Viewers expressed disappointment with the latest episode, saying the sudden time jump disrupted the drama’s flow

Kafeel, the ARY Digital prime-time drama produced by Big Bang Entertainment, recently aired its 11th episode, leaving fans divided over a sudden narrative shift. The drama, written by acclaimed writer Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, known for Mayi Ri and Parwarish, stars Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed, Munazza Arif, Kashif Mehmood, Javed Rizvi, and others. Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi serve as producers. The story centers around the toxic head of the household, Jami, who disrupts the peace of his family.

Episode 11 surprised viewers with a time jump of around twenty years. The storyline shifted abruptly from the central characters, Zeba and Jami, to focus on their grown children and newly introduced characters.

Many fans expressed disappointment over the tonal change. Social media reactions suggested that what was once a serious family drama now felt like a parody of the original show, including the direction. One user noted, "Is the camera supposed to be shaking that way? Seems like a whole other drama. What a switch - and not a good one! The cut at the end from the comic feel to the sad, slow OST - everything is disjointed."

Another user agreed saying, "What did I watch today? Kafeel-kids version? Such a good drama has been converted into a teen comedy. It's like they have changed the whole production team, director, writer, etc. Very shocking downgrade."

Some criticism focused on character portrayals. Fans said the drama glorified a non-earning husband, turning him into a non-earning father, and found the new cast uninspiring. 

A viewer summed it all up by saying, "What is happening in today's boring episode, so many kids are in the drama now. A mature drama has turned into a teenage show. The feel is just not there anymore. What have they done?"

Despite the backlash, Kafeel continues to draw attention, with audiences eager to see whether the series will address the sudden shift or continue along its new storyline.