August 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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Singer(s)
Length
1.
"Vidhuvaru"
Mohamed Munthasir
Shahyd Legacy
Bajikko
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]
^Rasheed, Ahmed (20 July 2021). ""Girlfriends" to release OTT". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
