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The National
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Egyptian director Mohamed Sami announces surprise retirement
After 15 years of career success with series such as Esh Esh and Seed El Nass, director Mohamed Sami announced his retirement from the TV industry yesterday. On Facebook, the Egyptian director wrote: 'This year, I presented my last television works, with which the world of series is being bid farewell. 'After a long journey of about 15 years, I presented everything I could to make the Arab audience happy, and achieved successes with the many stars, and the audience was always encouraging me in this long journey, whether through actions or by voting in the major artistic surveys.' The announcement comes in the middle of Ramadan, as Sami's latest Ramadan series streams on Shadid. Esh Esh stars Mai Omar, Maged El Masry, Hala Sedki and Shimaa Seif, and tells the story of a young woman forced into a life of being a dancer. The series looks into her past to uncover why her life has ended up the way it has. His first big hit was Adam in 2011, and other notable works include The Prince (2020) and Jaafar El Omda (2023). Speaking of his work in his announcement, Sami added: 'I fear the audience getting bored of my style and ideas … Continuing on the same path can lead to losing the essence of creativity, which I never want to happen.' Sami also revealed his future plans in his post, including two years of travel and learning. Esh Esh is currently streaming on Shahid
Identity
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Controversial Ramadan 2025 Series You Secretly Enjoy And Are Not Ashamed to Admit It!
Every year, a few Ramadan series become guilty pleasures—not because they're masterpieces, but because they're entertaining in their own way. Whether it's exaggerated acting, dramatic storytelling, or over-the-top action, these shows somehow keep us coming back for more. This Ramadan, Esh Esh, El Atawla, Seed El Nas, and El Maddah have taken that spot. Here's why: 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?
CairoScene
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Director Mohamed Sami Announces His Retirement
The decision follows a busy Ramadan season, during which he directed two high-profile series: Esh Esh and Seed El Nas. Mar 20, 2025 Egyptian director Mohamed Sami has announced his retirement from television drama, stating his intention to pursue further studies abroad. The decision follows a busy Ramadan season, during which he directed two high-profile 30-episode series: Esh Esh, starring Mai Omar, and Seed El Nas, starring Amr Saad. In a Facebook post, Sami wrote: "Goodbye to television drama. This year marked my final work in TV series, where I bid farewell to this journey. It has been a long journey of about 15 years, during which I gave my all to bring joy to the Arab audience. With God's grace, I achieved success alongside many stars and worked with major production companies and networks." Known for his commercially successful dramas, including Gaafar El Omda, El Brens, and El Ostoora, Sami's departure signals a shift in his career as he steps away from the industry for two years to focus on academic pursuits.
The National
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
The best Arabic TV shows to watch in Ramadan 2025
Every year during Ramadan, families typically gather around the TV to enjoy a new series. Usually spanning the entire month, shows typically release new episodes daily. However, more recently, Ramadan shows have been shortened to 15 episodes to keep the storytelling lean and focused. Genres range from familial dramas to historical period pieces, with comedies also being a staple. Different streaming services across the Middle East have started revealing what shows will be coming out during the holy month. Here are some to look forward to. Ahmed Fahmi and Myrna Noureldin star in Fi Lahza, a 30-episode romantic drama series directed by Ahmed Khaled. The show promises a rollercoaster of emotions as characters split and come together, testing their love along the way. Naglaa Badr, Edward, Safaa El Toukhy and Ahmed Maged also star. After eight seasons of El Kebeer Awi, Egyptian comedian Ahmed Mekky is taking on a new challenge in Al-Ghawy. Moving away from comedy, the show will be a drama series with Mekky portraying a thug who decides to completely transform his life after the death of his wife. Al-Ghawy was written by Hani Sarhan and directed by Mando El-Adl. Mai Omar, Maged El Masry, Hala Sedki and Shimaa Seif star in Esh Esh, the story of a young woman forced into a life of being a dancer. The show delves deep into the past of the woman, whose name is Esh Esh, to see what happened in her life to end up the way it has. Another drama series starring a famous comedian, Ahmed Amin portrays a clever thief who decides to leave his criminal past behind to lead a group and resist the British occupation. Al-Noss is directed by Yahya Ismail. The fifth season of Elmaddah is called Ostoret Elahd. The show follows Sabir, played by Hamada Helal, as he goes head-to-head against the forces of evil in the world. The coming season will also feature Ghada Adel, Khaled Elsawy, Ahmed Bedier and Khaled Sarhan. Karim El Shenawy, director of Berlinale entrant The Tale of Daye's Family, leads Lam Shamsya. The series focuses on the societal issue of child abuse and how it is handled by different people. The show stars Amina Khalil, Ahmed Salah El Saadany, Youssra Al Lozy and Mohamed Shahin. Ahmed Ghazi, Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmed Khaled Saleh and Intisar star in drama thriller Qahwet El Mahata. Directed by Islam Khairy, the show follows a young prosecutor as he investigates a strange murder, the victim of which is a young man who travelled from the south of Egypt to pursue his dreams. This 15-episode comedy series stars Essam Omar, Rania Youssef, Sherine and Mayan El Sayed. Details on the plot have not been revealed yet, but the show's stars have taken to Facebook to share the poster for Nos El Sha'b Esmo Mohammad. Also a 15-episode series, Zolm El Mastaba is a drama that discusses serious topics such as using religion to subjugate and changing the rules to suit those in power. The show stars Eyad Nassar, Fathy Abdel Wahab and Riham Abdulghafour.
