Reports from local media and vigilant fans who have spotted posters in cinemas indicate that the ultimate episode of the television drama series “Ishq Murshid” is set to debut in theaters on Friday, May 3. Following its theatrical release, the show is slated to air on television and online platforms two days later.

Helmed by director Farooq Rind, the drama made its television debut in October 2023, featuring Bilal Abbas Khan as Fazal Bakhsh/Shahmeer Sikandar and Durefishan Saleem as Shibra Suleman. “Ishq Murshid” chronicles the journey of a politician’s son who falls in love with a woman who despises the corrupt political system. To win her heart, he assumes the guise of an ordinary man.

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Initial reception of the series was mixed, with critics and viewers expressing varied opinions. While some praised the male lead’s performance, others criticized the plot as “cliched” and “predictable” and lamented the perceived lack of chemistry between the leads. Despite these criticisms, the show’s soundtrack achieved a milestone, becoming the “fastest Pakistani OST to cross 100 million views on YouTube,” as announced by Hum TV on Instagram.

As anticipation builds for the finale, devoted fans have taken to social media to express their sadness over the impending conclusion of the series. Sharing posters of the upcoming episode, fans expressed disappointment at not being able to attend the premiere due to real-life obligations. However, they lauded the performances of Bilal and Durefishan throughout the show.

Some fans simply posted heart and crying emojis alongside the theater release poster, while others expressed disbelief at the show’s impending end.

As the eagerly awaited final episode approaches, viewers are eager to see if it will meet expectations or face criticism online if it fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.