2024-03-05 17:32:42
Showing the best television drama produced by directors and artists in the Maghreb and Arab regions during Ramadan has become a tradition in which the viewer enjoys the various works presented, a number of which turn into artistic icons that have a special place in the heart of the audience. Like last Ramadan, the month of fasting will witness the showing of several series, some of which we highlight, combining excitement and suspense, and touching on thorny social and political issues in their societies such as love, betrayal, assassinations, terrorism, colonialism, and others.
The Arab viewer is eagerly awaiting the showing of Ramadan series, to enjoy during the month of fasting the television drama that the artists have created, which will travel them to different worlds. The themes of inheritance, betrayal, and bitter struggle with social issues will be at the heart of these works.
In addition to new series that will be shown for the first time, the Arab viewer will continue his journey with series that achieved widespread success last Ramadan, as their owners decided to embark on the adventure of the second part. In fact, one of the Tunisian series that attracted the local audience will show its sixth part.
Egypt:
“Thresholds of Joy” Directed by Magdy Abu Amira
One of the series that the Arab audience is waiting for is the Egyptian work “Thresholds of Joy” by director Magdy Abu Amira. It is a work adapted from a novel by Ibrahim Abdel Majeed. Big stars participate in it, who have their own mark on television drama, especially such as veteran artist Yahya Al-Fakharani. The events of the series, which will be shown on MBC, revolve around grandparents and their relationship with their grandchildren.
“The Assassins” directed by Peter Mimi
The series “The Assassins” is one of the important Egyptian historical works that many viewers are eagerly awaiting. Its events revolve during the 11th century around the leader of the Assassins, Hassan al-Sabbah, and his leadership of the band that was famous for carrying out assassinations of figures at that stage. The work is shown on “Uloy TV”, the “Watch It” platform, and the “DMC” channel.
“Avocato Blessing” directed by Mohamed Sami
Among the works that the Arab press talked regarding at length was the series “The Bliss of the Avocato” by director Mohamed Sami, which raises in a dramatic form the issue of a young and ambitious lawyer who works to support her failed husband, but her life will be completely upended following she discovers his betrayal. The work is shown on the “Watch It” and “Shahid” platforms, “MBC Drama,” and “MBC Egypt.”
“Al-Kabir Awi 8” series, directed by Ahmed El-Gendy
The series “Al-Kabir Awi” continues its success, as it is shown in its eighth season with new content and a different comedic template. It is considered one of the most beautiful series shown during the month of fasting. It is shown on Watch It, Oloy TV, ART Hekayat channel, and ONTV.
In addition to the aforementioned series, the Egyptian and Arab viewer in general will be treated to a group of other works, which will allow him to discover different artistic worlds with different titles and directors who have a reputation on the Arab artistic scene.
Syria:
Over the past ten years, Syrian soap operas have specialized in historical events and are characterized by dramatic plots, which has attracted viewers in the Arab world. Here we review some of them.
“The Crown” series directed by Samer Al-Barqawi
The events of the series take place in the 1950s during the French occupation of Syria. Its hero is a Syrian boxer named “Taj,” who is a patriotic person and suffers many losses in his life because of this matter. The series is shown on MBC1, MBC5, and the Shahid platform.
“The Girlfriends” series directed by Mohamed Zuhair Ragab
The series “Friends – Cats” revolves around a woman with power and influence, who employs women as dancers and exploits them to establish relationships with influential people. The work stars Suzan Najm al-Din and others. The series is shown on Syria and Syria Drama Channel.
“Break a Bone” series directed by Kenan Musa Iskandarani
The series “Kisar Azam” returns to the screen with its second part, entitled “Crypts.” The Erem Al Arabi website wrote: “The question that has been asked since the announcement, last year, regarding filming a new season of work, is whether this series, in its second part, will follow the success of the first part, especially following the name of the writer and director changed together.
The first part was written by Ali Moin Saleh and directed by Rasha Sharbatji, while Kenan Iskandarani is directing “The Catacombs,” with a script signed by both writers Rifaat Al-Khatib and Hilal Al-Ahmad.
The series discusses the social conditions facing Syrians. It is shown on Abu Dhabi TV.
The series “Al-Arabji 2” directed by Saif Al-Din Subaie
Director Seif al-Din Subaie is exploiting the success of the first part of “Al-Arabji” to present to the viewers a sequel to this work, in the midst of which they will experience other stages of the story of Abdo Al-Arabji’s struggle with the machinations that are set once morest him, and the salt of this work will not be lost from this part, that is, the romantic love story that Abdo combines with the character “Badour”.
Lebanon:
The viewer will have an appointment with a group of works, including:
“Forgetting” series directed by Al-Fawz Tangour
The series “Forgetting” by director Al-Fawz Tangour deals with the normal rhythm of married life with children who will be kidnapped, so the couple begins the adventure of searching for them.
“Amal” series directed by Rami Hanna
The series “Amal” by director Rami Hanna contains a lot of suspense and excitement. It talks regarding a ballet dancer who fell in love with more than one man. The work is scheduled to be shown on the Lebanese MTV screen.
“A Look of Love” series directed by Hossam Ali
A romantic work by director Hossam Ali, in which he shows how love affects a person’s life and changes it completely. The series is shown on: “ART Hekayat”, “Rotana” and “Al Jadeed” channels.
Morocco:
Series: “Ould El Hakra” directed by Danny Youssef
Director Danny Youssef chose to bring to mind the achievements of the Moroccan national team in the Qatar 2022 World Cup for artistic investment through his series “Ould El Hakra”, whose events revolve around a woman whose husband died on the day of their wedding, and she gives birth to a son from him, turning into a “single mother”, who takes care of her son alone and supports him in practicing a hobby. Football as a global football player project. The series is shown on Channel 2.
“Dar El-Nisa” series directed by Samia Agrio
Actress Samia Agrio is having her first experience in the world of television directing with “Dar El-Nisa”. The Moroccan viewer is awaiting this work with great eagerness. Its events revolve around the life of a widow who takes care of three children and her mother. It stars Noura Al-Sakli, who is considered one of the artistic figures in the field of acting in Morocco, along with important names who have made their mark in the field. The series is shown on Moroccan Channel 1.
Series: “Dreams of Girls 2” directed by Muhammad Ali Al-Majboud
After the success of the first part of the “Ahlam Banat” series, the second part of it will be shown during the month of Ramadan. The series revolves around the lives of three girls who share the same house, but their dreams differ from one to another. Each of them has its own secrets and obstacles that prevent it from being achieved, and it works to overcome them. The work is supposed to be shown on MBC 5 and the Shahid platform.
“Al Maktoob 3” series directed by Alaa Akaboun
This series achieved significant success in its first and second parts, so director Alaa Akabun moved to the third part, which will be shown on Channel 2. Its events revolve around conflicts over inheritance within a Moroccan family.
In addition to the aforementioned series, there are other works that will enter the Ramadan “race” and will enrich local artistic production.
Algeria:
“Al-Batha 2” series, directed by Walid Bouchbah
The great success achieved by the series “Al-Batha” last year encouraged director Walid Bouchbah to continue the adventure with a second part. According to the Algerian press, the series succeeded in “rediscovering many theater stars, most notably the actress Yasmina Abdel Moumen, who was a true discovery of Algerian humor, following the local audience knew her in the “Timoucha” series by director Yahya Muzahim, highlighting her high talent in acting, and the same applies to the actor. Muhammad Al-Saghir Bin Daoud. Also, the theater actress Nisreen Belhaj, who played the role of “Sajiya”. Despite the small space of the role that was assigned to her, she achieved distinction, admiration and acceptance.” The series is shown on Al-Shorouk TV.
“Al-Barani” series directed by Yahya Muzahim
“Al-Barani” series, directed by Yahya Muzahim, highlights the dialogue within one family and the relationship between three brothers with different interests. The work is adapted from the story “The Prisoner,” written by the director in 2016, and includes part of a true story, according to what was reported by the local press.
The series will bring together a group of actors and actresses who have made their mark on the Algerian artistic scene, such as Mustafa Laaribi, Khaled Ben Aissa, Karimou Darraji, Aida Ababsa, Boualem Bennani, Yasmine Amari, Ahmed Maddah and others. The series is shown on Al-Shorouk TV.
“Dar Al-Fashous” series, directed by Jaafar Qassem
On TV Samira, the second part of the series “Dar Lafshoush” by director Jaafar Kassem is presented in a comedic form, in which it addresses various social issues from the lives of Algerians. The Algerian audience will have an appointment with other works to accompany their evenings during the month of Ramadan.
Tunisia:
The economic conditions did not help TV drama in Tunisia ensure abundant production, but despite its scarcity, the Tunisian audience who loves local series will be excited regarding new works.
The series “Moufida Sons” in its sixth part
The series “Mufida Sons” by director Sawsan Al-Jamni returns once more, following showing its fifth part in Ramadan 2020. The controversial work addresses social issues related to young people, including drug abuse and childbirth outside of marriage. The series received a lot of criticism for showing scenes of domestic violence during prime times. The work is shown on the “National Dialogue” channel.
“Bab Al-Rizq” series, directed by Hevel Ben Youssef
In an interesting dramatic style, the series “Bab Al-Rizq” by director Hevel Ben Youssef addresses the changes that have occurred in Tunisian society in recent years with the successive events that the country has experienced, and the impact of this on young people. The series is shown on the first Tunisian channel.
Fallujah 2 series directed by Sawsan Al-Jamni
The Fallujah series, directed by Sawsan Al-Jamni, in its first part last year, sparked a lot of controversy and was accompanied by widespread success, encouraging its owners to continue the adventure through the second part, which will be shown on the “National Dialogue” channel.
Enjoyable entertainment for everyone.
Boualem Ghobshi
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