Ramdan is traditionally the biggest season of the year for Arabic television shows. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a slew of series to look forward to this year. From comedies to thrillers, read on for a number of hotly anticipated productions that are set to premiere during Ramadan 2021.
Ramadan 2021 series to watch this year
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‘Naguib Zahi Zarkash’
The Yehia El-Fakharany-directed series is a comedy about a lawyer who decides to teach his four children an unforgettable lesson after his wife dies.
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‘Nasl El Aghrab’
Starring Ahmed El-Sakka and Amir Karara, this series tells the story of two friends who have a falling out after one of them marries the other’s wife while he was in prison.
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‘Ded El Kasr’
This drama series, featuring Nelly Karim, Tara Emad and Mohamad Farag, focuses on a couple’s marital problems.
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‘Khali Balak Men Zizi’
Directed by Karim El-Shenawy, this show features stars Egyptian stars Amina Khalil, Mohamed Mamdouh and Bayoumi Fouad.
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‘Harb Ahleya’
Egyptian actress Yousra’s new series is about a woman who was forced to leave her daughter to be raised by her stepmother, which makes their relationship strained later on.
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‘Kasr Al-Nile’
In this series, actress Dina El-Sherbiny plays a woman who, after her husband dies, is forced to wed his married brother.