Ramadan

Heroes, Hustlers, and High Ratings: The Mohamed Samy Era of Egyptian TV

Hustlers & High Ratings

Heroes, Hustlers, and High Ratings: The Mohamed Samy Era of Egyptian TV

A look back at fifteen years of Mohamed Samy’s directing during the most prolific production era in Egyptian television.

Sahbek Rajel Continues to Explore Police as Workplace

Law & Wasta

A Solid Second Season: Sahbek Rajel Continues to Explore Police as Workplace

Sahbek Rajel turns the police into a workplace comedy, exposing power, class, and street influence inside the institution.

Reviews

Hekayet Narges Refuses the Easy Villain

A well-rounded and textured Ramadan drama, Hekayet Narges looks past the crime to the society that made it possible.

Commentary

Beyond the Backlash: What Do We Do About AI in Ramadan TV?

This Ramadan’s AI controversy isn’t hysteria. It’s a demand for clarity before standards quietly erode.

Lists

The 10 Ramadan Shows Everyone’s About to Have an Opinion On

From buzzy romances to gritty thrillers, these are the series shaping the region’s nightly rituals this year.

FEATURES

Ramadan TV Is Our Last Stronghold Against Hyper-Personalization

In an age of bingeing and endless choice, Ramadan television still insists on waiting, communality, and a shared media reality.