More Ramadan Series to Stream This Month

Three weeks into Ramadan, there are still so many Egyptian musalsalat (TV series) we haven’t had time to watch yet! And not just that, new shows have been released since our last Ramadan streaming guide, with people tuning in from all over the (Arab) world via Shahid, Southwest Asia and North Africa's version of Netflix, or WATCHIT, its Egyptian counterpart.

All over the region, Muslim families gather on their sofas after breaking fast every night, catching up with the daily episode of their favorite history or family drama, action series, social justice story, and, of course, comedy.

Here’s a selection of the shows they’re watching this Ramadan season (you can either gather with your friends and family for an episode each night, or indulge in a good binge watch, there’s more than enough on offer):

'Masar Egbari' ('Mandatory Path')

One of the most successful shows this year is Masar Egbari, starring actors Essam Omar and Ahmed Dash as the brothers Hassan and Hussein. Having just learned that they’re siblings, they discover a secret that forces them to set their differences aside. Directed by Nadine Khan and written by renowned screenwriter Baher Dowidar, this 15-episode social drama is available on Shahid and WATCH IT.

'Sodfa' ('A Coincidence')

Portraying the role of a witty history teacher, Reham Haggag stars as Sodfa who finds herself burdened with the responsibility to tell her hairdresser, Fouad Mahran, the owner of a famous regional chain salon, that his daughter is cheating on her husband with another man. Directed by Sameh Abdel Aziz and written by Ayman Salama, this 30-episode series tackles psychological and social issues and is available on WATCH IT.

'Bedoon Sabeq Enzar' ('Without Prior Notice')

This 15-episode series is the first time for Egyptian actor Asser Yassin and Tunisia’s Aisha Bin Ahmed to share the TV screen. Directed by Hany Khalifa and written by Alma Kafarneh, the series’ narrative follows the story of a married couple, Majed and Laila, who face a lot of problems as they await the arrival of their first child. Available on WATCH IT.

'Beit El Refai' ('El Refai’s House')

The story of Beit El Refai revolves around inheritance conflicts and dark secrets among siblings and relatives in El Refai’s house. Ameer Karara stars as a doctor and the eldest son of a famous merchant named Mahmoud El Refai, who gets more than he bargains for when entering the cut-throat antiquities trade. This 30-episode series is directed by Ahmed Nader Galal, written by Peter Mimi, and impresses with an A-list lineup. Available on WATCH IT.

'Al Moaallem' ('The Master')

This 30-episode social drama stars Mostafa Shaaban as Hamid, a fish merchant who lives a peaceful and simple life with his family, until he finds himself caught in the middle of bitter conflicts that arise between major merchants in the fish market. He has to make a choice: confront them, or face ruin. Directed by Markus Adel and written by Muhammed Al-Shawaf, the series is available on WATCH IT.

'Mohareb' ('Fighter')

Mohareb is a 30-episode social drama following the story of Aziz, a young man from Upper Egypt who lives with his family in the district of Old Cairo. He dreams of becoming an engineer, but after the death of his father, he finds himself forced to work to support his family and discovers a secret that alters the course of his life. Directed by Sherine Adel and written by Muhammed Sayed Bashir, the series is available on WATCH IT.

'Kamel Al Adad +1' ('The Complete Number +1')

Following the success of their Ramadan 2023 hit series, Egyptian superstars Dina El Sherbiny and Sherif Salama return for a second season of Kamel Al Adad. This 15-episode series follows the story of a single mother named Laila, who falls in love and tries to navigate the challenges of her new relationship while raising four children. In season two, there’s yet another addition to the family. Directed by Khaled El Halafawy, and co-written by Yousr Taher and Rana Abo El Reesh, the series is available on Shahid.

'Baba Geh' ('Dad Is Here')

In this comedy series, singer and actor Akram Hosny stars as a 40-year-old man who works as a hotel manager. His life is turned upside down after he is laid off due to the devastating blow of COVID-19. Directed by Khaled Mara’e, and written by Wael Hamdy and Mohamed Ismail, the 15-episode series is available on Shahid and WATCH IT.