Count yourself lucky to be part of Generation Z. One of the biggest perks? You’re living through a boom in drama production, fueled by a wave of streaming platforms catering directly to audiences in our region. Gone are the days of waiting for Ramadan or turning to foreign series—now you have a world of options that offer language, quality, and authentic representation all in one place.
The good news doesn’t stop there: you can now dive into series featuring beloved stars and exciting new storylines. Just last month, Huda Al-Mufti and Ahmed Malek headlined a Shahid Original that’s ready to take the spot of any comedy or light series on your watchlist.
If you’re anything like us—struggling to keep up with this content explosion—we’ve handpicked 10 standout series that deliver fresh stories and distinctive characters, making them ideal choices for anyone craving engaging, impactful drama.
‘Bargham Al-Qanun’
Genre: Drama
Number of Episodes: 30
Platform: WATCH IT
Cast: Iman El Assi, Hani Adel, Mohamed El Qass, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Rehab El Gamal, Ihab Fahmy, Walid Fawaz
Director: Ahmed Abdel Wahab
Writer: Ihab Belil
Plot: The series follows Leila, a lawyer who wakes up one day to find her husband missing. Her search for the reason behind his disappearance reveals complex relationships and human issues.
‘Iqama Jabriya’
Genre: Psychological Drama, Crime, Thriller
Number of Episodes: 10
Platform: WATCH IT
Cast: Hanaa El Zahat, Mohamed El Sharnoubi, Sabreen, Aida Riyad, Mahmoud El Bazawy, Tharaa Jbeil, Ahmed Hatem (Guest Star)
Director: Ahmed Samir Farag
Writer: Ahmed Adel
Plot: The plot revolves around Salma, who, after losing her husband, turns to psychological treatment, leading to a series of unexpected dark events that challenge her emotional stability.
‘Mat’am Al-Habayeb’
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Number of Episodes: 12
Platform: Shahid
Cast: Ahmed Malek, Huda Al-Mufti, Bayoumi Fouad, Intisar, Hamza Al-Aili, Islam Ibrahim
Director: Essam Abdel Hamid
Writer: Mariam Naoum
Plot: The series revolves around Chef Abu Al-Majd and his daughter Didi as they try to reopen ‘Mat’am Al-Habayeb’ and face comedic challenges during their efforts to revive the restaurant.
‘Al-Bahth An ‘Ala or Finding Ola’
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Number of Episodes: Season 1 consists of 6 episodes, Season 2 has 8 episodes.
Platform: Netflix
Cast: Hend Sabry, Susan Badr, Hani Adel, Nada Musa, Dhafir Al-Abidin
Director: Hadi Al-Bajouri
Writer: Ghada Abdel Aal
Plot: The story begins after Ala’s divorce, where she faces new challenges in her professional and personal life while balancing her role as a mother of two boys, leading to comedic and human moments.
‘Muftaraq Turuq’
Genre: Drama
Number of Episodes: 45
Platform: Shahid
Cast: Hend Sabry, Iyad Nassar, Majed Al-Masri, Noha Abdeen, Huda Al-Mufti, Ali Al-Tayeb, Jumana Mourad, Laila Izz Al-Arab
Director: Ahmed Khaled Moussa
Writer: Sherif Badr El-Din
Plot: The story explores the life of Amira, who finds herself at a crossroads after her husband is embroiled in a scandal, prompting her to return to her legal career to support her two children.
‘Al-‘Amil’
Genre: Drama, Action
Number of Episodes: 65
Platform: MBC channels and Shahid
Cast: Ayman Zidan, Samer Ismail, Wissam Faris, Yara Sabri, Hind Baz, Ayman Rida, Fadi Sbeih
Director: Barbaros Bilgin
Writer: Rami Kosa
Plot: The series revolves around brothers Amir and Wissam, who are separated by fate. Amir becomes a police officer while joining a gang as part of an undercover operation. Wissam, who was kidnapped as a child, becomes part of the same gang, intertwining their destinies in a thrilling narrative.
‘Khareef Al-Qalb’
Genre: Drama
Number of Episodes: 90
Platform: Shahid
Cast: Ilham Ali, Abdul Mohsen Al-Nimer, Lubna Abdel Aziz, Faisal Al-Zahrani, and others
Director: Fikrat Qadioglu
Plot: Khareef Al-Qalb is a Saudi drama series adapted from the Turkish series “Hatam.” The story revolves around a tragic accident that reveals a long-hidden secret, leading to complex relationships and poignant dramatic moments.
‘Omar Afandi’
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Number of Episodes: 15
Platform: Shahid
Cast: Ahmed Hatem, Aya Samaha, Rania Youssef, Mustafa Abu Saari, Mahmoud Hafiz, and Miran Abdul Warith
Director: Abdul Rahman Abu Ghazala
Writer: Mustafa Hamdi
Plot: Omar Afandi follows the story of Ali, a man in his thirties who discovers a secret passage that transports him back to 1943, leading him to uncover a past he never knew.
‘Interview’
Genre: Drama, Romantic Social
Number of Episodes: 8
Platform: WATCH IT
Cast: Rana Raees, Khaled Shabbat, Diana Hisham, Monica Alphons, Sarah Nour, Mohamed Adel
Writer: Amina Mustafa
Director: Ahmed Khaled Amin
Plot: Interview follows the story of Nadine, a data analyst who attends a life-changing job interview that dramatically alters her life’s trajectory.
‘Watar Hassas’
Genre: Social Drama
Number of Episodes: 45
Platform: ON and “Yango Play”
Cast: Saba Mubarak, Engy Al-Muqaddim, Mohamed Alaa
Writer: Amin Jamal
Director: Wael Farag
Plot: Watar Hassas revolves around three women—a doctor, a lawyer, and an employee—whose lives intertwine due to issues of marital infidelity.
