It’s that time of year again where we’ll be glued to our TVs, or more likely our phones and iPads trying to cram in as many episodes of series produced for the peak viewing drama season that is Ramadan. On this occasion Egypt Today magazine will provide you with a guide to the most prominent series that will be released this Ramadan.
1- Ahlam Saeeda ( Sweet Dreams)
”Ahlam Saeeda” is a social comic series, where Egyptian superstar Yousra will embody the role of a teacher in one of the international schools.
The series revolves around three middle-aged women suffering from insomnia and are brought together by coincidence to undergo experiences that will help them overcome their problems and move on to a better life.
Beside Yousra the series houses a notable cast including Ghada Adel, Mai Kassab, Shaimaa Seif, Nour Mahmoud, Gihan el Shamashergy among others.
“Ahlam Saeeda” is written by Hala Khalil, produced by Eladl Group and directed by Amr Arafa.
The series will be screened exclusively on ON channel and Watch IT.
2-Faten Amal Harby
Egyptian megastar Nelly Karim discusses crucial societal problem in her upcoming series “Faten Amal Harby” which is scheduled to be released on Ramadan 2022.
The series follows Faten ( Nelly Karim) who finds herself facing a law that may deprive her from her two daughters.
She was divorced from her husband after suffering a lot because of him.
After her divorce from Seif ( Sherif Salama) she believes that life will be stable and free of problems, but Faten is surprised to encounter a personal status law, which may deprive her of her two daughters if she marries another man.
Beside Karim, the series houses star-studded cast including Hala Sedky, Sherif Salama, Mohamed el Sharnouby, Fadia Abdelghany among others.
” Faten Amal Harby” is written by Ibrahim Eissa, produced by El Adl Group and directed by Mohamed el Adl.
”Faten Amal Harby” will be screened on CBC channel and WATCH IT.
3-Dayman Amer
Egyptian star Mostafa Shaban will present a new social comedy blend in his upcoming series ”Dayman Amer”.
Shaban will play the role of social worker in one of the schools and through this role the series highlights the problems of education in Egypt during the recent period, and tries to discuss solutions to the crises of teachers, parents and students.
Beside Shaban the series houses a notable cast including Lebleba, Amr Abdelgelil, Salah Abdallah, Myrna Noureldin, Karim Afifi, Mohamed Tharwat, Ahmed El Shamy, Cynthia Khalifie, among others.
“ Dayman Amer’ is written by Magdy El Hawary and Ahmed Abdel Fattah, produced by Kamel Abou Aly and directed by Magdy El Hawary.
The series will be screened on ON and Al Hayat channels in addition to Watch IT.
4- El A’edoun ( The Returnees)
The popular superstar Amir Karara is competing in Ramadan drama marathon this year with El A’edoun series which is based on a true story from the files of the Egyptian Intelligence.
The general theme of the series discusses the idea of recycling terrorism and exporting it to Egypt through the returnees from ISIS, how they were prepared there in order to return to Egypt to spread terrorism, and most importantly how the Egyptian state faced this challenge with a proactive plan and a future vision that made the government deal with this scheme early.
Beside Karara the series houses a number of acclaimed actors including Amina Khalil, Mahmoud Abdel Moghny, Mido Adel, Eslam Gamal among others.
El A’edoun is written by Baher Dewidar, directed by Ahmed Nader Galal and produced by Saadi-Gohar production company.
The series will be screened exclusively on DMC channel and WATCH IT.
5- El Meshwar ( The Journey)
El Meshwar series witnesses the cooperation of two popular Ramadan stars who are Mohamed Ramadan and Dina el Sherbiny.
The events revolve around the married couple Maher ( Mohamed Ramadan) Ward ( Dina el Sherbiny) who work as temporary daily workers in Max Company in Alexandria. They live with their son Rahim in the house of Maher's aunt's. Through the series events the couple will face some difficulties in dealing with their hard work, also the series will tackle issues including antiquities smuggling and confrontation between gangs.
El Meshwar is written by Mohamed Farid, directed by Mohamed Yassin and produced by Saadi-Gohar production company.
The series will be screened on DMC channel and WATCH IT.
6- El Ekhteyar ( The Choice) part 3
Part 3 from the long awaited series “ El Ekhteyar” ( The Choice) part 3 will be released this Ramadan. “El Ekhteyar” part 3 will reveal information that will be released for the first time about very critical period in Egypt. Part 3 from the highly successful sequel which carries the theme of “The decision” will reveal behind the scenes of the most critical 96 hours in the Egyptian contemporary history. Part 3 from the most popular patriotic series will continue with full integrity to document Egypt history through the performance of a star-studded cast including the trio megastars Ahmed Ezz, Ahmed El Sakka and Karim Abdelaziz for the first time together along with Yasser Galal, Khaled El Sawy, Amir El Masry, Samar Morsi, Eman Elassi among others. “ El Ekhteyar” part 3 is written by Hani Sarhan, directed by Peter Mimi and produced by Synergy.
7-Maktoub Alaya
The funny popular comedian Akram Hosny is back to Ramadan drama competition with Maktoub Alaya series.
Galal ( Akram Hosny) meets an old woman who wipes his arm with a magical liquid inside a musk bottle. Galal is surprised the next day that his daily events and everything that will occur during the coming hours are written on his hands. As a result Galal will find himself in trouble after discovering dangerous things that will happen to him.
Maktoub Alaya houses a notable cast beside Hosny including Ayten Amer, Hanady Mahana, Amr Abdel Gelil, Hanan Soliman among others. The series is written by Ehab Belibel, directed by Khaled el Halafawy and produced by Karim Abou Zekry.
Maktoub Alaya will be screened on DMC channel and WATCH IT.
8-Gezeiret Ghamam ( Ghamam Island)
Gezeiret Ghamam series houses a notable group of stars including Tarek Lotfy, Mai Ezz Eldin, Ahmed Amin and Fathy Abd EL- Wahab among others.
The series is one of Synergy productions, directed by Hussein El Manabawy, written by Abd El Rahim Kamal, and will be broadcasted on “Al Hayat” channel as well as WATCH IT.
The setting is a virtual island called “Ghamam” resembles AL kosair Egyptian city around 100 years ago. The events of the series will take place in a social context in Upper Egypt.The life of residents of Ghamam Island will turn upside down when a mysterious group of strangers arrive at their island.
9-Ra’geen Ya Hawa (We Are Back Love)
Who said that creative artists die? They never die because they will continue alive through their art. The prove of this is that late renowned scriptwriter Osama Anwar Okasha participates in Ramadan drama marathon with “Ra’geen Ya Hawa”, 12 years after his death.
“Ra’geen Ya Hawa” story was written by Okasha, while the script and the dialogue is written by Mohamed Soliman.
After being heavily in debt Baligeh Abou El Hana ( Khaled El Nabawy) decided to leave Europe and return back to Egypt to regain his share in his family inheritance, but his mission soon turns into an attempt to reconcile with his family and bring them together again.
Baligeh will find himself falling in love with doctor Maggie ( Nour) and at the same time will meet again his ex Farida ( Hana Shiha).
The series houses a star-studded cast including Khaled El Nabawy, Nour, Hana Shiha, Anoushka, Wafaa Amer, Ahmed Bedeir, Nour Khaled El Nabawy, Islam Ibrahim, Salma Abou Deif, among others.
“Ra’geen Ya Hawa” is produced by Tamer Mortada and directed by Mohamed Salama.
The series will be screened on DMC and CBC channels in addition to Watch IT.
10-Malaf Serry ( Secret File)
Egyptian star Hany Salama will present a completely new different character in ”Malaf Serry” ( Secret File) series.
Judge Yehia Ezz El-Din ( Hany Salama) is assigned to issue his sentence in the case of a wealthy family named El Malky who were accused for corruption, but his desire for justice will send him on a dangerous adventure.
”Malaf Serry” houses a notable cast beside Salama including Maged el Masry, Mohsen Mohy El Din, Merihan Hussein, Aicha Ben Ahmed, Nedal el Shafie among others.
The series is written by Mahmoud Haggag, produced by Fenoon Masr production company and directed by Hassan el Balasy.
”Malaf Serry” will be screened on CBC, DMC, Al Hayat, El Mehwer channels in addition to WATCH IT digital platform.
11-El Kebeer Awi season 6
Season six from the highly popular series El Kebeer Awi will be aired exclusively on ON channel and Watch IT during Ramadan 2022.
The lovely stories of the three funny brothers El Kebeer, Johnny and Hazaloum will continue to amuse us in season six.
El Kebeer, Jonny and Hazaloum will appear together again after six years of hiatus since the release of season five in 2015.
In season 6 we will see how El Kbeer is raising his children, El Etra and Johnny, and decides to marry a woman to take care of them.
Johnny will continue searching for a profitable job so he will start shooting videos on social media for El Mazarita village people.
The third brother, Hazaloum will continue to be that funny trouble maker.
Season six is starring Ahmed Mekky, Rahma Ahmed, Mohamed Salam, Bayoumy Fouad, Hisham Ismail, Sama Ibrahim, Mohamed Otaka, in addition to a wide range of guests of honor who will appear in every two episodes.
” El Kebeer Awi” season 6 is written by Mostafa Saker,directed by Ahmed el Gendy and produced by Synergy.
12-Suits Arabia
This Ramadan will witness the release of the Egyptian remake of the popular American crime drama series Suits.
Suits tackles issues pertaining to influential men and the dirty business of law.
Suits revolves around a man who failed to receive his bachelor degree in law at the same time he got the opportunity to work as an associate with one of New York’s top lawyers while keeping his lack of degree a secret.
Nine seasons of “Suits” was released so far and it garnered postive reviews by critics and audiences all over the world.
It is not clear till now whether the Egyptian remake will only adapt the story or mold a wholly new one.
Egyptian stars Asser Yassin, Ahmed Dawoud, Saba Mubarak, Tara Emad, Reem Moustafa, Mohamed Shahin will star in the Egyptian remake of Suits. The series will be produced by Tarek El Ganainy and directed by Khaled Marei.
Suits Arabia will be screened on CBC, OSN and WATCH IT.
13-U-Turn
Riham Haggag is competing in Ramadan drama marathon this year with U-Turn series.
“ U-Turn” will witness the comeback of veteran Egyptian actor Tawfik Abdel Hamid after a long hiatus.
The series discusses the relationship between fathers and their children and houses other drama lines.
Beside Haggag and Abdel Hamid the series houses a notable group of such as Abeer Sabry, Karim Kassem, Mohamed Kilany, Safaa Eltouky, Hisham Ashour, among others.
”U-Turn” is written by Ayman Salama, directed by Sameh Abdel Aziz and produced by El Adl Group.
14-Fe Baitna Robot ( We Have A Robot In Our House) part two
After the success of part one, the makers of Fe Baitna Robot decided to release part two in Ramadan 2022.
The events of the second part of the series will continue to follow the funny stories of the two robots Laziz ( Amr Wahab) and Zoomba ( Shaimaa Seif) who were made by Youssef ( Hisham Gamal).
Part two will witness as well the appearance of a new competitor who owns a competing company and a powerful robot named Mateen and many competitions will be held between them to determine the best robot throughout the episodes.
Also Youssef and Sarah ( Laila Zaher) are expecting their first child, and events begin to escalate due to the couple's suffering from family problems during pregnancy.
Fe Baitna Robot part two staring Hisham Gamal, Laila Zaher, Shaimaa Seif, Amr Wahba among others.
The series is written by Amr Wahba, directed by Osama Orabi and produced by Roznama.
The series will be screened on Al Hayat channel and WATCH IT.
15- Betloe El Rouh
Since the release of its poster, Betloe El Rouh series stirred wide controversy.
After her husband deceived her and took her from Egypt to an ISIS den in Syria, Rouh ( Menna Shalaby) tries to escape to end up in a camp for escapees from ISIS and returning to Egypt becomes a distant dream.
The series houses a notable group of stars including Menna Shalaby, Elham Shahine, Ahmed El Saadany, Mohamed Hatem among others.
Betloe El Rouh is written by Mohamed Abeya, directed by Kamla Abo Zekri and will be screened on MBC Masr.
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