ALBAWABA - As fans await the seventh episode, Momken series has grabbed attention in the past few days due to its bold plot and the ideas the drama is discussing, especially for the Arab world.
Momken series, which was scheduled to broadcast last Ramadan, aired on May 31.
The series, starring Tunisian actor Dhafer L'Abidine and Lebanese actress and former Miss Lebanon Nadine Nassib Njeim, airs from Sunday to Thursday at 12:00 a.m. via the MBC Shahid platform.
About Momken series:
MBC Shahid released two episodes of the series, which is a romantic thriller and social drama series. The story follows a cardiologist haunted by a past patient's death and a dreamer trapped by men who stole her choices.
Momken series talks about Ziad, a famed cardiologist haunted by a child he couldn't save, who meets Nour, a dreamer trapped by men who sold her illusions and stole her choices.
Was Momken series idea stolen from "Pretty Woman" movie?
Fans of the series claimed that its idea was inspired by a movie called "Pretty Woman" starring Julia Roberts. The American film tells the story of Edward, a rich entrepreneur, who hires Vivian, a prostitute, to accompany him to a few social events. Trouble ensues when he falls in love with her, and they try to bridge the gap between their worlds.
A post on Facebook compared the series and the film, saying, "Nour [Nadine Njiem] tried to embody the role of Pretty Woman in the series, the movie we all saw and which remains in our minds as a sweet romantic story. But it failed to capture Julia Roberts' spirit."
Another said, "Julia Roberts wasn't the most beautiful woman in Hollywood, but she was the perfect fit for the role. She was natural, spontaneous, laughed wholeheartedly, and embodied the image of a girl who had lived a difficult life and dreamed of a new opportunity. Therefore, the audience believed her and loved her, and the film has remained memorable for over thirty years."
While comparing to Momken series, the critic said, "In 'Momken,' the problem isn't just the performance, but the image that precedes the character. When fillers, lifts, and cosmetic procedures become the first things that catch the eye, it becomes difficult for the viewer to see the vulnerability, innocence, and brokenness that the character is supposed to possess."
