This season’s lineup doesn’t just mirror real life, it brings it to the screen. Featuring storylines pulled straight from court files, the drama season is packed with narratives that resonate deeply, keeping viewers hooked throughout the month. Here are the works with scripts drawn from real life.
Mana’a
Set in the 1980s, the drama stars Hend Sabry as a woman whose life is turned upside down after the death of her husband, who was deeply involved in the drug trade. Forced into survival mode, she fights to protect her family as she navigates dangers. The series draws inspiration from several real-life figures from the era, giving the story a heightened sense of realism.
El Set Monalisa
The trailer for Mai Omar’s thrilling series immediately captivated audiences, as she portrays a woman who secretly marries two men at the same time. Viewers were quick to draw parallels to the “Monofiya girl” case, which made headlines after she remarried during the absence of her first husband.
Efrag
Amr Saad stars in a haunting social drama inspired by a real-life crime that once took over the media. The series follows the story of a man who murdered his wife and son before setting their home on fire, unraveling the devastating events that shocked the public.
Sohab El Ard
Menna Shalaby and Eyad Nassar lead a politically charged human drama set during the Gaza genocide. The series mirrors real-life events by delving into the lives of multiple characters navigating the crisis, grounding its narrative in resilience, perseverance, and hope.
Fann Al Harb
In this gripping drama inspired by a real case, Youssef El Sherif plays a man whose life is turned upside down by his father’s death, pushing him down a dangerous path as he becomes a gang leader in pursuit of revenge.
Hekayet Narges
Based on a major real-life case, Reham Abdel Ghafour takes the lead in a gripping drama where she plays ‘Narges’, a woman weighed down by intense familial pressure and the expectations of her surrounding environment.
E’lam Werasa
Sahar El-Saigh and Amr Abdelgelil share the lead roles in a 15-episode series inspired by true events. The drama chronicles a family feud over inheritance, one that spirals dangerously out of control.
El Nos El Tany
The 2025 hit comedy series El Nos and its 2026 sequel El Nos El Tany are both inspired by the diaries of a real-life 1980s pickpocket. The series brings to life the clever tricks of thievery narrated by the real Abdelaziz El Nos.
This season promises stories that do more than entertain; they shed light on real-life issues. Each series is inspired by actual events, offering audiences a deeper connection to the events that once took over the news.
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