
“Kabul,” a gripping six-part European drama series that premiered on March 31, 2025 (and released in India on Lionsgate Play on June 20, 2025), offers a harrowing and intimate portrayal of the chaotic events surrounding the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021. The series is meticulously crafted to reflect the dire reality faced by countless families during the rapid collapse of the Afghan capital. It weaves together multiple perspectives, focusing on both the desperate struggle of Afghan civilians and the frantic efforts of international diplomats and military personnel.Kabul Season 1 Download.
At the heart of the narrative is the Nazany family, who find their lives upended by the escalating crisis. Zahara, a determined prosecutor, defiantly continues her work despite the encroaching threat, while her daughter Amina, a dedicated hospital intern, grapples with the terrifying implications for female professionals under the Taliban’s rule. Their son, Fazal, an Afghan soldier, faces the impossible choice of fighting or seeking an escape. As panic grips the city, with crowds surging towards the French embassy and the airport, the Nazanys are forced to confront their fears and make life-altering decisions in a desperate bid to flee, reunite, and survive the unfolding chaos.
The series also provides a crucial insight into the frantic evacuation efforts by European and American officials. French police, Italian diplomats, German soldiers, and American intelligence agents are shown navigating the immense pressure of coordinating the evacuation of hundreds of Afghans and foreign nationals amidst the escalating dangers, including the looming threat of an ISIS attack.