Controversial Ramadan 2025 Series You Secretly Enjoy And Are Not Ashamed to Admit It!
Esh Esh
This series leans heavily into dramatic storytelling, making it hard to look away, even if it mostly feels over the top. We just love Esh Esh portrayed by Mai Omar, her distinctive way of talking, exaggerated expressions and all; guilty as charged!
El Atawla
El Atwala is the kind of series where you know exactly what's coming, but you're still glued to the screen waiting for the next explosive moment. As predictable as it can be, some of us just can't look away and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!
Seed El Nas
If you love emotional rollercoasters, Seed El Nas delivers with intense family conflicts, shocking betrayals, and never-ending twists. Even when things get too much, some of us are still hungry for more, and no that doesn't make us weird!
El Maddah
While the supernatural themes might sometimes feel exaggerated, El Maddah's mysterious twists keep audiences hooked, making it a different kind of guilty pleasure that some of us are not ashamed of!
At the end of the day, these series might not be perfect, but they know how to keep us entertained. So why is it a crime to watch them? Which one is your go-to guilty pleasure this Ramadan?
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