With Ramadan 2025 around the corner, Gawdar 2 – Alf Leyla w Leyla is gearing up to be one of the season’s most anticipated fantasy dramas. Building on the success of its first season, the epic saga returns with even more magic, adventure, and high-stakes drama, transporting audiences once again into the legendary world of One Thousand and One Nights. This time, the stakes are even higher, with Tara Emad joining the cast, bringing fresh conflicts, unexpected twists, and new layers to Gawdar’s unfolding fate.
A Recap of Gawdar- Alf Leyla w Leyla Season One
The first season, which aired in Ramadan 2024, introduced audiences to Gawdar, a fisherman whose life is entangled with supernatural forces trying to use him to unlock the Cave of the Sage and claim the Four Treasures. His struggles extended beyond the mystical world, as he also had to face betrayal from his jealous brothers.
Narrated by Shahrazad to King Shahryar, the story followed Gawdar’s journey through love, loss, and fate, all while he fought against those who sought to control him. The season ended on a dramatic note. Gawdar lost his shop after his brother Salem set it on fire, forcing him to start again. Struggling to make ends meet, he decided to leave for Lake Qarun. His relationship with Shorouq also faced challenges when she offered him financial help through her father, which he rejected. After persuasion from his mother, he reconciled with Shorouq, and their wedding took place—only for it to be overshadowed by a shocking murder that led to a violent confrontation. As chaos erupted, Gawdar’s shop burned down once again.
What to Expect in Gawdar- Alf Leyla w Leyla Season Two
The second season continues the story from Nights 608 to 633 in One Thousand and One Nights (Alf Leyla w Leyla). With his adoptive father, merchant Omar, gone, Gawdar faces new trials that test his resilience. The challenges ahead will push him into battles he never expected, as he uncovers secrets that could change the course of his destiny. His love story also takes a new turn, adding more tension to an already turbulent path.
The teaser for the new season has only heightened anticipation. Gawdar’s struggle against supernatural forces continues, with King Shahryar growing restless, eager to hear the conclusion of the tale. Shahrazad’s narration becomes more intense, while Shawahi, the sorceress played by Nour, warns that Gawdar is at the center of everything. Shorouq’s words, “Is Gawdar really back?” hint at uncertainty about his fate. In a defining moment, Gawdar declares, “I am Gawdar, son of Omar the Egyptian. The key to the mystery. The force that can shift the fate of the entire universe.”
Tara Emad Joins Gawdar 2
Tara Emad plays Jawhara, the granddaughter of the Sage’s apprentice. She was briefly introduced at the end of the first season, but her role expands in season two. Jawhara develops feelings for Gawdar, but he rejects her, setting the stage for a complicated dynamic between them. Refusing to walk away, she sets off on a journey that will lead her into conflicts of her own, determined to prove herself.
Emad has described this role as one of her most exciting, saying that Jawhara’s arc takes unexpected directions that will challenge both the character and the audience’s perception of her.
Where to Watch Gawdar 2
The new season Gawdar 2 will air on ON TV, DMC, and Al Kahera Wal Nas, bringing the adventure to television screens across the region. For those who prefer streaming, the show will also be available on Watch It and Yango Play.
The Cast of Gawdar 2
The cast of Gawdar 2 (Alf Leyla w Leyla) season two is as impressive as ever, with Yasser Galal returning in the title role alongside a lineup of talented actors, including Yasmine Raeis, Nour, Waleed Fawaz, Wafaa Amer, Ayten Amer, Ahmed Fathy, Mohamed El-Taji, Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, Ahmed Bedeir, Jihan El-Shamashergy, Mahmoud El-Bazawy, Ahmed Maher, Rashwan Tawfik, Aida Reyad, and Sami Maghawry. With such a stellar ensemble, the series is set to be one of the biggest Ramadan productions of the year.
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