New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Netflix's new fantasy K-drama 'Genie: Make A Wish' has come under intense criticism following its release, with viewers accusing the show of disrespecting Islamic teachings and misrepresenting religious concepts.

The controversy erupted soon after the series premiered, with many social media users calling for a boycott.

The series, which centres around a mystical being granting wishes to a human protagonist, has been accused of "romanticising" Iblis - a figure in Islam associated with ultimate evil.

Several viewers have taken issue with the show's use of the term, claiming it distorts its deeply religious meaning for entertainment.

One user wrote, "Barely 2 minutes into #GenieMakeAWish and I'm supposed to sit thro...