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    1. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

      ITV’s new drama #NextOfKin goes out tonight and having watched the 1st episode on Friday, its been playing on my mind over the weekend. Another British drama where there’s a Muslim family so rest assured a storyline involving terrorism/radicalisation is not far behind.

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      Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

      The narrative of Muslims in TV for the past 17 years has seen this almost symbiotic relationship of Islam & Terrorism. Writers can’t help but combine these 2 things together when portraying my faith onscreen.

      3:46 am - 8 Jan 2018
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        2. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          I can’t think of many British shows in recent times where there has been a Muslim family and the storyline hasn’t included terrorism (Happy to be corrected!) Sadly #NextOfKin is no different.

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        3. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          Granted my expectations weren’t high but with names such as @archiepanjabi & @AzmiShabana attached, I was hoping their decision to do the show would allow for a realistic representation of a British Muslims on prime time British TV?

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        4. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          As the episode unfolded I grew ever increasingly bemused by the portrayal of this ‘Asian’ family. Its best described as part fantasy, part horror. I’ve seen these tropes before. @mammothscreen hired ‘cultural advisors’ for #NextOfKin curious to know what advice they offered up.

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        5. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          My ire can’t be pointed solely at @itv for commissioning this show nor @mammothscreen for making it, the cast (YES ALL OF YOU!!!!) have to take responsibility for the choices you’ve made when you signed on to do #NextOfKin

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        6. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          I wanna use the words of @harikondabolu, When you choose to accept roles like this "You’re representing our faces, our features, our stories, our voices, our families, and you’re doing it wrong!"

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        7. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          Believe me when I say there’s nothing new or nuanced about the portrayal of Muslims in scripts like #NextOfKin. You’re actually consciously choosing to enforce tropes we’re all battling to counter.

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        8. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          At a time when we’re trying to redefine what it means it be British Muslim in this country shows like #NextOfKin do more harm than any real good. Until we have a seat at the table and we’re allowed to tell our own stories on our own terms there's little hope of change

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        9. Shibbir Ahmed‏ @Shibbir1 8 Jan 2018

          Not sure if this thread will reach many people beyond the handful of people who read my stuff, but if you agree/disagree, feel free to add your opinion.

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