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Low on conversation starters for your Ramadan iftar gatherings? We’ve got the lowdown on this year’s top shows and where to catch them so you can breeze through any lulls in conversation without missing a beat.
#1- Our very own “Al-Sharar” is up first, starring Saudi star Layla al Salman, a show set in the heart of the Saudi desert, where a woman stumbles upon a scandal that sets off a chain of events, unearthing long-buried secrets (watch trailer, runtime 1:49). The show also stars Reem Abdullah, Ali Al Sebaa, and Khaled Saqer, and is directed by Al-Fawz Tanjor.
Genre: Drama | Airing on MBC Drama and Shahid.
#2- Masar Egbari is a show worth keeping up with: When two young men discover they’re brothers due to their father’s will, they’re plunged into a murder mystery that forces them to put aside their differences. The Egyptian show stars Ahmed Dash and Essam Omar, and is directed by Nadine Khan (watch trailer, runtime 0:37).
Genre: Suspense / drama | Airing on CBC and Shahid.
#3- Khoyoot Al Ma’azeeb gives us a glimpse of Al-Ahsa city in the 1960s: The story revolves around Farhan, a spirited 15 year old who finds himself working under harsh conditions for a tough man. Determined to stand up for himself, he seeks a way out. (watch trailer, runtime 2:12)
Genre: Drama | Airing on MBC one and Shahid.
#4- The three brothers are in for more comedic adventures in “Sekkat Safar 3”: Follow brothers Khaled, Nasser and Walid, as they journey through southern Saudi Arabia seeking a safe haven after being falsely accused of a crime— unaware that the true culprit has already been caught (watch trailer, runtime 1:57).
Genre: Comedy | Airing on MBC one and Shahid.
#5- And of course the Ramadan Veteran Nelly Karim stars in her new lighthearted series Farawla (watch trailer, runtime 1:07). The Egyptian series tells the story of a porter’s daughter who skyrockets to fame, The 15 episode series will be available in the second half of Ramadan.
Genre: Comedy | Airing on CBC and Watch it.
#6- 2024 comes back with its second season, starring Nadine Nassib Njeim, Mohamad Al Ahmad, and Rafic Ali Ahmad. The show follows main character Sama living in hiding with her daughter, both fearing for their lives. But when the case takes a new turn, she is forced to return to her former life (watch trailer, runtime 1:55).
Genre: Action / suspense | Airing onShahid.
