Girlfriends (web series)

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Girlfriends
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Created byMohamed Munthasir
Screenplay by Mahdi Ahmed
Directed by Ibrahim Wisan
Music byShahyd Legacy
Country of originMaldives
Original languageDivehi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes24
Production
ProducerMedianet
CinematographyMohamed Sami
EditorsAhmed Sajid
Ali Jazlaan (Season 2)
Original release
ReleaseAugust 12, 2021 (2021-08-12) 
March 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)

Girlfriends is a Maldivian web series written and directed by Ibrahim Wisan. [1] [2] It stars Fathimath Myeha, Aishath Lahfa and Aisha Ali in main roles. [3] The pilot episode of the series was released on 12 August 2021. [4] [5]

Contents

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
112August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12)November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11) Medianet Multi Screen
212December 17, 2023 (2023-12-17)March 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
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overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Message" Ibrahim Wisan August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12)
Roommates, Zila and Shamla are left at crossroads when covid's negative financial burden hits them unexpectedly. Shamla struggles dealing with a recent assault and robbery.
22"Shutter" Ibrahim Wisan August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)
Confined in a limited relationship, Shamla makes demands on her boyfriend, Ayya, a married man. Martina, a colleague of Zila is out to get every tall, dark, and handsome on to her list. Shamla and Zila discuss to bring a new roommate.
33"Stained" Ibrahim Wisan August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)
Shamla starts experiencing another bad day of the months and prefers to have her own space, which Ayya doesn't seem to understand.
44"Weeping Chef" Ibrahim Wisan September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)
A new roommate, Hawwa is interviewed and approved over her delicious devil chicken. Her mysterious eyes run deeper than the initial glance.
55"Aunt" Ibrahim Wisan September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)
Zila is devastated on hearing the demise of her favorite aunt, who was hospitalized in India. Sarippe, a pervert and the brother of Shamla, drops by unannounced.
66"Money Talks" Ibrahim Wisan September 15, 2021 (2021-09-15)
Sarippe is given an ultimatum to leave the apartment by Firushan after a shocking discovery by Shamla. Zila seeks help from Sarippe to buy abortion drugs for Martina.
77"Murderer" Ibrahim Wisan September 23, 2021 (2021-09-23)
Shamla accuses Zila of being an accomplice to a killing, whiles Hawwa has to entertain the oddest request at an interview. Sharif meets an elderly customer who checks if he was observing her.
88"Virgin" Ibrahim Wisan September 30, 2021 (2021-09-30)
Hawwa expresses to her roommates what she went through in the job interview. Whiles Shamla gets furious with a recording artiste initially, only to dine in conclusion.
99"Spy" Ibrahim Wisan October 21, 2021 (2021-10-21)
Suspicion over Hawwa grows to the extent that Zila and Shamla are ready to enter into "espionage", whilst Zila's generosity becomes more apparent.
1010"Gone Too Soon" Ibrahim Wisan October 28, 2021 (2021-10-28)
Zila is worried about not hearing from Arshadbe, who is admitted to the ER. Meanwhile, Shamla gets busy at the gym, unbeknownst that her every move is watched by an unknown person. Later, Zila confronts the saddest news from Martina.
1111"Parasite" Ibrahim Wisan November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
Finally, Shamla meets the person she has been trying to avoid at any cost. Sadly, she is on her own with her tail between her legs. And she also gets a new name, parasite.
1212"Finale" Ibrahim Wisan November 11, 2021 (2021-11-11)
Shamla finds herself standing at crossroads after the humiliation waved by Sara. Nevertheless, they try to pull each other up even more than before.
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TitleDirected byOriginal release date
131"Click Click Click" Ibrahim Wisan December 17, 2023 (2023-12-17)
142"Not The SAM Person" Ibrahim Wisan December 24, 2023 (2023-12-24)
153"Secret Notes" Ibrahim Wisan December 31, 2023 (2023-12-31)
164"Missing" Ibrahim Wisan January 7, 2024 (2024-01-07)
175"Shirhaan" Ibrahim Wisan January 14, 2024 (2024-01-14)
186"Falling In & Out" Ibrahim Wisan January 21, 2024 (2024-01-21)
Have their close friendship reached a tipping point? Is this a permanent rift or a fleeting moment? Despite the apparent stickiness, will they ultimately part ways? Will they revert to what once was? A myriad of questions lingers.
197"Nana" Ibrahim Wisan January 29, 2024 (2024-01-29)
Sarippe undertakes a covert infiltration of an unfamiliar office in disguise. Tension persist between Shamla and Zila, stirring mixed emotions. Unexpectedly, Shamla finds solace in unconditional love, gradually filling her emotional void.
208"Coffee Mug" Ibrahim Wisan February 5, 2024 (2024-02-05)
Nana's intrusion into thee lives of three adds another layer of complexity to an already bewildering scenario. Tension permeates the air, leaving uncertainty; will it subside with the girlfriends' reconciliation or intensify the situation further?
219"Trigger" Ibrahim Wisan February 11, 2024 (2024-02-11)
Zila and Shamla discover Hawwa's obituary, prompting reflection on their shared history. Zila accompanies Shamla to a psychiatry specialist, unaware of the unexpected journey ahead.
2210"Support Pillars" Ibrahim Wisan February 18, 2024 (2024-02-18)
Shamla, eager to end things with Sam, faces the challenge of orchestrating her exit strategically. Meanwhile, Zila grapples with vivid memories from her past, intensifying the struggle she faces.
2311"Reports" Ibrahim Wisan February 25, 2024 (2024-02-25)
As the episode unfolds, Zila grapples with sense of entrapment and unresolved issues, confronted by harsh realities of life. Despite attempts by her housemates to provide comfort, Zila discovers additional questionable materials, deepening her doubts.
2412"Help" Ibrahim Wisan March 4, 2024 (2024-03-04)
Firushan faces a barrage of questions about peculiar feelings. Has Shamla committed to Sam? Zila contemplates a decisive choice, seeking closure.

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vidhuvaru"Mohamed MunthasirShahyd LegacyBajikko 

Release and reception

The first season consisting of 12 episodes was premiered on 12 August 2021 through Medianet Multi Screen and opened to positive reviews from critics. [6] The second season was premiered on 17 December 2023. [7]

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