Jeddah: During the month of Ramadan, there is a tradition of families gathering after iftar for a fun holiday watching shows together.
This year's line-up of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres – drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring actors from all over the Arab world.
'Al-Atawla'
Nassar and Khader are two brothers who run a criminal organization that their father transferred to them before his death. A girl named Henna appears in Nassar's life, making him seek change and aspire to leave the criminal life behind. But as deeply involved as he is in this dark side of life, it is difficult to sever ties with him.
This year's line-up of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres – drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring actors from all over the Arab world. (supplied)
Starring Ahmed El-Sakka, Tarek Lotfy, Zeina, Bassem Samra, Mai Kassab, Salah Abdallah, and others, the series airs on MBC, MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC5.
“Merciful prayer”
Anesthesiologist Dr. Hossam was living a normal life until one day his wife was involved in a terrible accident. This unfortunate event becomes a turning point for the doctor as he finds himself tangled in the dark underbelly of the illegal practice of surrogacy in pursuit of his dream of having a child.
The series stars Iyad Nassar, Asma Abu Al-Yazid, Yousra Al-Lawzi, Safaa Jalal, Muhammad Jumaa, and others. It is shown on MBC Egypt and the Shahid live broadcast platform.
“Highest viewing rate”
Amina, a simple young girl who lives a simple life with her family in a poor neighborhood, has her life turned upside down after her sister shares a video of her on social media, causing it to go viral. The girl ventures into this new world and discovers the dangerous impact that a simple word from an influencer can have on others through social media platforms.
The series stars Salma Abu Deif, Laila Ahmed Zaher, Intisar, Ahmed Fahim, and others, and will be shown on MBC Egypt and the Shahid platform for live broadcasting.
“Ghalia Boghamiya”
Ghalia Al-Baqmi is a Saudi woman. Her courage and daring on the battlefield forced the Ottoman Empire’s army to retreat from the lands of the first Saudi Kingdom after its loss to Arab forces. The warrior was then given the title “amira,” meaning “princess.”
This year's line-up of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres – drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring actors from all over the Arab world. (supplied)
This historical drama stars Elham Ali, Abdulmohsen Al-Nemr, Salloum Haddad, Rashid Assaf, and more. It airs on SBC.
“Pencil”
A family flees the devastation caused by the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, but the daughter is lost in the process, and is found by a woman who decides to take her under her wing and raise her as her own. Years later, the girl decides to search for her biological family and succeeds in her mission. The only thing left to do is to reconnect and adapt to her long-lost relatives.
The series stars Ibrahim Al-Harbi, Sanaa Bakr Younis, Abeer Ahmed, Shaila Spot, and others. It will be broadcast on Rotana Khalijiya channel.
'Khoyout Al-Ma'azeeb'
Farhan is a young boy who was forced to work for Abu Issa, who has a heart of stone, until one day life gave him the opportunity to stand up for himself and face the injustice and oppression he faces, so he leaves everything and runs away.
Starring Abdulmohsen Al-Nemr, Ibrahim Al-Hasawi, Reem Arhama, Faisal Al-Dokhei, and more, the show streams on Shahid.
“Assassins”
The film takes place in the 11th century, where a group of assassins called the Assassins follows the orders of their leader, Hassan al-Sabah, to carry out bloody killings of the major figures who ruled the cities of that period.
This year's line-up of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres – drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring actors from all over the Arab world. (supplied)
This historical drama stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Fathi Abdel Wahab, Nicolas Moawad, Mirna Noureddine, and others, and is shown on the DMC channel.
“Mem Empire”
The film “Empress Mim” is based on the novel by Egyptian writer Ihsan Abdel Quddous, and is a remake of the first film of the same name. The series sticks to the original story and reveals more details that were removed from the film. It tells the story of a widower trying to take care of his children who have rebelled against him and deal with the modern-day issues they are experiencing.
The new adaptation will star Khaled El-Nabawy, Hala Shiha, Nour Nabawy, Mahmoud Hafez, Nashwa Mustafa, Mayan El-Sayed, and more. It streams on Shahid.
'Noqta Entaha'
Faris Yaqoub, a young pharmacist suffering from Parkinson's disease, tries to hide his first crime, which he accidentally committed against his teenage brother-in-law. On the other hand, his wife seeks to uncover the truth about the murder of her only brother.
The crime series stars Abed Fahd, Nada Abu Farhat, Adel Karam, Fouad Ghazi, Anas Tayara, Khaled Al-Sayed, and others, and is shown on MTV.
'Good-bye'
Fortune Teller Farawla, the daughter of a security guard, is trying to lift herself and her family out of poverty by becoming a social media celebrity. As she goes through many comical events and conflicts, things fortunately turn in her favor, and she becomes the leading expert in the field of energy.
This year's line-up of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres – drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring actors from all over the Arab world. (supplied)
The series stars Nelly Karim, Shaima Seif, Ahmed Fahim, Ola Rushdi, and others. It is broadcast on DMC and other streaming platforms.
“Baby yes”
Hisham finds himself at a crossroads after he is laid off from his job in a hotel, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, he must find work and take care of his family under difficult circumstances. A new life unfolds as he faces the responsibility of caring for his children at home while facing many paradoxes and surprises along the way to finding a new job.
The comedy-drama stars Akram Hosny, Mahmoud El-Bezzawy, Nesrine Amin, Sama Ibrahim, Mohamed Otaka, and others. It streams on Shahid.
“Without precedent”
Two parents face the worst fear of their lives when they discover that their son has late-stage cancer and has no hope of survival. The parents explore possible ways to save their son while going through the helplessness, grief, and heartbreak of losing a child.
The series stars Aser Yassin, Aisha Bin Ahmed, Nihal Anbar and others, and is shown on DMC and other live broadcast platforms.
'Sodfa'
A history teacher named Sadfa encounters a coincidence that causes her life to take an unexpected turn of events. She enters into a relationship with Fouad Mahran, the owner of a hair salon, which prompts her to tell him a secret she has been hiding for a long time. This is what makes Mahran determined to uncover the truth behind the information he now has.
This year's line-up of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres – drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring actors from all over the Arab world. (supplied)
The series stars Reham Haggag, Khaled El-Sawy, Essam El-Sakka, Salwa Khattab, and others. It is shown on CBC and DMC.
'Atabat Al-Bahja'
70-year-old widower Bahjat Ansari is the sole breadwinner for his grandchildren, as his son and daughter-in-law are busy earning a living. The grandfather of two children, Hala and Omar, experiences unexpected struggles with his grandchildren and meets new people every day.
The comedy series stars Yahya Al-Fakharani, Jomana Murad, Salah Abdullah, Sama Ibrahim and others. It is shown on DMC channel.
“Cobra”
Newly released from prison with a new mindset and his goal of living a clean life, Ali Saleh El-Maadawi, known as Cobra, meets his former teacher Shaykhun, who accused him of murder and disappears. Cobra then loses his mother and sister and begins moving between cities with a group of friends to hide from the law until he provides evidence to prove his innocence.
The series stars Mohamed Imam, Ahmed Fathi, Magdy Kamel, Mahmoud Abdel-Mughni, Menna Fadali, Mohamed Tharwat, and others, and is shown on MBC Egypt and the Shahid platform for live broadcasting.
“Khaled Nour and his son Nour Khaled”
Nour is a sound engineer. Her father, Khaled, and her mother, Ghada, died in a nuclear explosion when he was a child. One day, when Nour was taking his son to kindergarten, he shockingly met his father from the past who was taking baby Nour to kindergarten as well. Because they cannot believe their eyes, father and son embark on a journey to find out the reason behind this phenomenon.
The series stars Chico, Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Aya Samaha, Dounia Maher, Sherif Ramzy, and others, and is shown on MBC Egypt and the Shahid live broadcast platform.
“Shaqqa works”
A family of four – the husband who works as a doctor, the wife who works as a TV presenter, and their twins – face endless crises with nannies and housekeepers that affect the flow of the working parents' lives.
The comedy series, starring Hisham Maged, Asma Galal, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Mostafa Gharib, Mohamed Abdel Azim, and others, is shown on MBC Egypt and the Shahid platform for live broadcasting.
“Avocato Blessing”
From the heart of an Old Cairo neighborhood, lawyer Neama rolls up her sleeves and embarks on a mission to defend oppressed prisoners and help those looking for a shoulder to lean on, all while protecting herself from her oppressive and irresponsible husband.
The series stars Mai Omar, Ahmed Zaher, Arwa, Kamal Abu Rayya, Imad Ziadeh, and others, and is shown on MBC Egypt and the Shahid platform for live broadcasting.
'Kamel El-Addad +1'
After Ahmed and Salma's love blossomed into marriage in the first season, the relationship and communication between the couple's children begin to shake as they face problems and troubles that sometimes bring them together and separate them at other times.
This comedy show stars Dina El-Sherbiny, Sherif Salama, Esaad Younes, Olfat Imam, Aya Samaha, and others, and is shown on the Shahid platform for live broadcasting.
'Sayed Al-Aqarib'
Aida is a middle-aged woman who lives a miserable life that gets worse after the death of her brother. She tries to find the culprit while confronting and resolving conflicts between her family and another family in her new hell.
The series stars Ghada Abdel Razek, Riyad Al-Khouly, Mohamed Alaa, Simon, Mohamed Ali Rizk, and others. It is broadcast on Shahid.
'Egypt'
Two friends, Hassan and Hussein, discover a secret that turns their lives upside down. They embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind this secret, which grows more mysterious with each discovery.
The series stars Ahmed Dash, Issam Omar, Basma, Sabreen, Rushdi Al-Shami, Mai Al-Ghaiti, Nour Ihab, and others. It is broadcast on Shahid.
