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Alif

2019 – 2020Show1 season24 episodes

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0

A hopeful, slow-burning drama series about faith and meaning and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 24 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 9.6

Episodes

9.1

Story

THROUGH LOVE THORNS BECOME ROSES

Momin is a successful film director on a journey to reconnect with his roots and Momina is a struggling actress determined to maintain the livelihood of her family. Unbeknownst to both, their paths will bring them together. Adapted from the spiritual drama novel of the same name by Umera Ahmed.

Feels like

  • Spiritual Drama
  • Romantic Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Show Business Setting
  • Personal Transformation
  • Emotional Depth
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Slow Burn Narrative
  • Cultural & Religious Themes

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Haseeb Hasan
Written by
Umera Ahmed
Produced by
Samina Humayun Saeed

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Facts

October 5, 2019 · March 14, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 2019
Last aired
March 14, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Urdu
Made in
Pakistan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Alif worth watching?"

Questions about Alif

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Alif worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 9).

Is Alif okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Alif?

16 h

About 16 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 40 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2020.

Is Alif good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Alif?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Alif in English?

Urdu

No, it was made in Urdu.