ALBAWABA - Egyptian audiences anticipate Ramadan 2026 with new TV series lineup.
Social dramas dominate Egyptian television series this Ramadan 2026, with most consisting of 15 episodes. Comedy also has a significant presence in this season's lineup.
"Al-Maddah - The Legend of the End": After sacrificing his extraordinary abilities to save his loved ones, Saber Al-Maddah finds himself facing a formidable adversary: a giant from the underworld named Samih. This encounter unfolds as he strives to regain his strength and curb the forces of evil.
The series is written by Amin El-Gamal, Walid Abu El-Magd, and Sherif Yousry, directed by Ahmed Samir Farag, and stars Hamada Helal, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Hamza El-Aily, Heba Magdy, Donia Abdel Aziz, Khaled Anwar, Mofeed Ashour, Alaa Morsy, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Afaf Rashad, and Faten Saeed. Ahmed El-Sakka makes a guest appearance, and the cast includes many other actors.
Airing on MBC Egypt and the MBC Shahid platform.
"Awlaad Al-Raa‘i": Three brothers build their business empire from scratch, but their growing wealth and influence become a harsh test of their blood ties.
The series is written by Raymond Makar, with screenplay and dialogue by Mahmoud Shukri, directed by Mahmoud Kamel, and stars Maged El Masry, Khaled El Sawy, Ahmed Eid, Ehab Fahmy, Nermin El Feky, and many other actors.
Airing on dmc, CBC, Abu Dhabi TV, Amman TV, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Ifraaj": After 15 years behind bars, Abbas El Reis is released from prison, stained with the blood of those closest to him. On his journey to seek forgiveness with the help of his cousin Shaddad, he encounters a world even darker than his prison cell.
The series is written by the "Malouk" writing workshop, directed by Ahmed Khaled Moussa, and stars Amr Saad, Tara Emad, Hatem Salah, Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, Samaa Ibrahim, Mohsen Mansour, Jihad Hossam El-Din, Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Omar El-Saeed, Donia Maher, Alaa Morsi, Basant Shawky, and many others.
It airs on MBC Egypt, MBC1, and the MBC Shahid platform.
"Ithbaat Nasab": A woman finds herself caught in a conflict beyond her control, in which her only son becomes a hostage to an immoral war orchestrated by powerful figures.
The series is written by Mohamed Nayer, directed by Ahmed Abdo, and stars Dorra, Mahmoud Abdel-Moghni, Walaa El-Sherif, Mohsen Mohi El-Din, Hagar El-Sharnouby, Mohamed Ali Rizk, and many others.
It airs on Al-Nahar TV.
"The King": Driven by a thirst for revenge, Hamza transforms from a humble porter into a businessman pursued by an international criminal network, turning his life into a perilous battle.
The series is written by Mohamed Salah El-Azab, directed by Sherine Adel, and stars Mohamed Emam, Hanan Motawie, Mostafa Khater, Mirna Gamil, Amr Abdel Galil, Sami Maghawry, Kamal Abu Raya, Hagag Abdel Azim, Entesar, Emad Rashad, Basant Shawky, Lobna Wens, Ahmed Fahim, Ahmed Keshk, Yasser El-Zankalouny, Mohamed Khamis, Mostafa El-Banna, Yasser Ezzat, Hamza Yasser, and many other actors.
It airs on MBC Egypt and the MBC Shahid platform.
"Darsh": Darsh returns to his neighborhood after a long absence, but a mysterious incident causes him to lose his memory, turning his return into a perplexing enigma. Between a murky past and a fragmented present, the hidden layers of his life are revealed, leading him into a fierce confrontation with the ghosts of his past and enemies who discover his unknown face for the first time.
The series is written by Mahmoud Haggag, directed by Ahmed Khaled Amin, and stars Mustafa Shaaban, Sahar El-Sayegh, Tarek El-Nahry, Mohamed Ali Rizk, Aida Riyad, Riad El-Khouly, and many other actors.
It airs on ON TV, ART Hekayat, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Ali Clay": Ali was nicknamed "Clay" for his prowess in boxing, but he also fights battles outside the ring, facing constant conflicts with his family, in addition to his romantic struggle with his lover.
The series is written by Mahmoud Hamdan, directed by Mohamed Abdel Salam, and stars Ahmed El-Awady and Dorra. And Mahmoud El-Bazawy, Entisar, Ahmed Siam, Mohamed Tharwat, Tarek El-Desouky, Yara El-Sokary, Essam El-Sakka, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc, Abu Dhabi TV, Amman TV, ART Hekayat, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Ala Ad El-Hob" (As Much as Love): "An event from the past resurfaces, disrupting the stability of a successful businesswoman and threatening her future. She finds herself facing two choices; "Transcendence or Collapse."
The series is written by Mustafa Gamal Hashem, directed by Khaled Saeed, and stars Nelly Karim, Sherif Salama, Maha Nassar, Mohamed Ali Rizk, Ahmed Magdy, Mahmoud El-Leithy, and many other actors.
It airs on CBC, LBC, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Ra’s Al-If‘a": "It revolves around a series of chases conducted by Egyptian National Security officers to track down members of the Muslim Brotherhood and uncover their plans."
The series is written by Hani Sarhan, directed by Mohamed Bakir, and stars Amir Karara, Sherif Mounir, Ahmed Ghazi, Caroline Azmy, and many other actors.
It airs on ON and the WATCH IT platform.
"Fann Al-Harb": "Ziad chooses to become an actor, distancing himself from the business world run by his father. However, the collapse of his father's empire and his imprisonment drive him to seek revenge and restore the family's glory using his acting abilities, but he finds He finds himself embroiled in a situation when he realizes that his enemy's daughter, who is secretly helping him, has fallen in love with him.
The series is written by Amr Samir Atef, directed by Mahmoud Abdel-Tawab, and stars Youssef El Sherif, Shery Adel, Reem Mustafa, Islam Ibrahim, Mohamed Gomaa, Dina Sami, and many other actors.
It airs on CBC, WATCH IT, and Yango Play.
"W Ninsa Elly Kan": "At the height of her stardom, Jalila becomes a target. Badr, a former martial arts fighter, is tasked with protecting her. As the danger surrounding them increases, duty transforms into desire, and love into a battle."
The series is written by Amr Mahmoud Yassin, directed by Mohamed El-Khabiri, and stars Yasmine Abdel Aziz, Karim Fahmy, Sherine Reda, Khaled Sarhan, Mohamed Lotfy, Edward, Cynthia Khalifeh, Menna Fadali, Ingy Kiwan, Mahmoud Hafez, Mahmoud Yassin, and Ehab Fahmy, Lina Sofia Ben Hamman, Elham Wagdy, Ahmed El Tohamy, Mahmoud El Sisi, and many other actors.
It airs on MBC Egypt and the MBC Shahid platform.
"Ab Wa Lakin" [15 Episodes]: "A father loses his balance after separating from his wife and becomes trapped in the courts, besieged by legal restrictions that only allow him limited visitation with his daughter. He faces psychological and social challenges as he tries to salvage what remains of his image as a father."
The series is written by Marian Hani, in collaboration with director Yasmine Ahmed Kamel, and stars Ahmed Farag, Rakeen Saad, Hager Ahmed, Salwa Othman, Basma Daoud, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc channel and the WATCH IT platform.
"El-Set Mona Lisa" [15 Episodes]: "When Mona Lisa dons her white dress, she believes she has chosen true love. But the illusion quickly fades as her husband is only looking out for his own interests, and her family sees her as nothing more than a prize."
The series is written by Mohamed Sayed Bashir, directed by Mohamed Ali, and stars Mai Omar, Ahmed Magdy, Sawsan Badr, Injy El Mokaddem, Shaimaa Seif, Wafaa Amer, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Gory Bakr, Mostafa Emad, Hazem Ehab, and many other actors.
It airs on MBC Egypt, MBC Drama, and the MBC Shahid platform.
"Al-Maseeda" [15 episodes]: "After a successful cyberattack, meticulously planned and executed by Farida and her friends, things take a turn for the worse when old secrets connecting them are revealed."
The series is written by Yehia Hamza, directed by Mostafa Abu Seif, and stars Hanan Motawie, Mohamed Abdel Azim, Salwa Khattab, Amr Abed, Walid Abdel Ghani, and many other actors.
It airs on Al Nahar TV and Abu Dhabi TV.
"Al-Lawn Al-Azraq" [15 Episodes]: "Upon returning to their homeland, a couple embarks on a grueling journey to treat their child, only to be confronted with a harsh reality: society's rejection of the child fuels their fears of a bleak future."
The series is written by Mariam Naoum, directed by Saeed Hendawy, and stars Ahmed Rizk, Jumana Murad, Kamal Abu Raya, Hanan Suleiman, Naglaa Badr, and many other actors.
It airs on CBC, Al Hayat TV, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Etnen Gheirna" [15 Episodes]: A sports coach working at an international school lives in isolation due to his past and relationships. He then unexpectedly meets a famous actress going through personal crises, which becomes a turning point in his life, and perhaps hers.
The series is written by Rana Abu Al-Reesh, directed by Khaled Al-Halfawy, and stars Asser Yassin, Dina El-Sherbiny, Nardine Farag, Nour Ehab, Fadwa Abed, and many other actors.
It airs on ON TV, Dubai TV, ART Hekayat, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Is’al Rouhak" [15 Episodes]: Prosecutor Khaled investigates a shocking video of Ghazala's murder. The video reveals the threads of a human tragedy that the victim endured leading up to her death. The investigation quickly turns into a battle as he confronts corrupt individuals who launch a deliberate smear campaign against the victim to cover up the crime.
The series is written by Mohamed El-Hennawy and directed by Osama Orabi, starring: Yasmine Raees, Ahmed Fahmy, Dalia Mostafa, Nihal Anbar, Aya Selim, and many other actors.
Airing on Al Nahar TV and the Viu platform.
"Tawabe'" [15 episodes]: Psychological influencer Shahira Khattab struggles to maintain her social media image amidst conflicts with her only daughter and a haunting past, before a secret is revealed that could implicate her in the death of her friend, who was also a famous influencer.
The series is written by Mohamed Nayer, directed by Yehia Ismail, and stars: Reham Haggag, Asmaa Abu El-Yazeed, Mohamed Alaa, Hany Adel, Anushka, and many other actors.
Airing on CBC, Al Hayat TV, WATCH IT, and MBC Shahid.
"Hadd Aqsaa" [15 episodes]: Sabah's life is turned upside down when a huge sum of money is deposited into her account, making her a party to a money laundering operation. Money... pursued by a dangerous gang, while facing suffocating social pressures, she and her husband undergo agonizing tests of endurance and trust... to the very limit.
The series is written by Hisham Helal, directed by Maya Ashraf Zaki, and stars Rogina, Khaled Kamal, Fadwa Abed, Mohamed El-Qass, Nashwa Mustafa, Mariam Ashraf Zaki, and many other actors.
It airs on CBC, Al-Hayat TV, WATCH IT, and Viu.
"Hikayat Narges" [15 episodes]: "Narges becomes embroiled in a series of lies and crimes, driven by the harsh social judgments she has endured. She tries to build a family that will give her stability, but finds herself facing a tragic fate."
The series is written by Ammar Sabry, directed by Sameh Alaa, and stars Reham Abdel Ghafour, Hamza El-Aily, Samah Anwar, Elham Wagdy, and many other actors. Others.
Airing on dmc, Al Hayat TV, ART Hekayat, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Ard wa Talab" [15 episodes]: "(Heba), a teacher living in a working-class neighborhood, finds herself alone facing immense challenges as she strives to support her struggling family. She bears the responsibility of caring for her disabled brother and saving her mother from illness."
The series is written by Mahmoud Ezzat, directed by Amr Moussa, and stars Salma Abu Deif, Samah Anwar, Ali Sobhi, Rahma Ahmed Farag, Mustafa Abu Saree, Mohamed Hatem, Alaa Morsi, and many other actors.
Airing on ON, Al Hayat TV, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Sahab Al-Ard" [15 Episodes]: "Amidst the Gaza war, the lives of an Egyptian doctor and a Palestinian man intersect, beginning a harrowing journey of resilience and survival amidst destruction and death."
The series is written by Ammar Sabry, with script and dialogue development by Mohamed Hesham Abeya, directed by Peter Mimi, and stars Menna Shalaby, Eyad Nassar, Kamel El Basha, Adam Bakry, Tara Abboud, Sarah Youssef, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc, Dubai TV, Al Hayat TV (Egypt), WATCH IT, and Dubai+.
"Ain Sehrieh" [15 episodes]: Adel has a talent for installing surveillance cameras. Under financial pressure, he agrees to secretly install cameras for money. He then witnesses a murder by chance, and his attempt to conceal what he saw draws him into a dangerous network led by a corrupt lawyer and a powerful pharmaceutical mafia. With his family threatened, he is forced to embark on a perilous journey to expose the corruption.
The series is written by Hisham Helal, directed by Al-Sadir Masoud, and stars Essam Omar, Bassem Samra, Amr Abdel-Galil, Sama Ibrahim, and many other actors.
It airs on ON TV, WATCH IT, and Yango Play.
"Sawa Sawa" [15 episodes]: "An extraordinary love story between Ibrahim and Ahlam in a working-class neighborhood. Their genuine feelings for each other are shattered by conflicts, compounded by the threat of a deranged man who invades their lives."
The series is written by Mohab Tarek, directed by Essam Abdel Hamid, and stars Ahmed Malek, Huda El Mufti, Khaled Kamal, Hosny Sheta, Sherif Desouky, Fatima Adel, Mahmoud El Serag, Fatouh Ahmed, Hany El Tambary, Noha Abdeen, Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, Mohamed Youssef, Ahmed Abdel Hamid, and many other actors.
It airs on MBC Egypt and the MBC Shahid platform.
"Forsa Akhira" [15 episodes]: "A judge renowned for his integrity faces a difficult ordeal when he is blackmailed over the life of his kidnapped granddaughter. He finds himself forced to choose between saving her and upholding his principles."
The series is written by Amin Gamal, with screenplay and dialogue by Mohamed Ezzat, directed by Ahmed Adel Salama, and stars Mahmoud Hamida, Tarek Lotfy, Mahmoud El-Bazawy, Nada Moussa, Ali El-Tayeb, Cynthia Khalifa, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc, ON, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Atar Sghantoṭ" [15 episodes]: "Yassin is a famous media personality, but his dark past haunts him in his dreams. When his lover confronts the truth, she is killed, and her murder opens the gates of hell for him."
The series is written by Mohamed Samir Mabrouk, directed by Hany Hamdy, and stars Mohamed Ragab, Ahmed Badir, Karim Afifi, Aida Fahmy, Gihan Khalil, and many other actors.
It airs on Al-Nahar TV and the Viu platform.
"Kan Yama Kan" [15 Episodes]: After 15 years of monotonous married life, the wife requests a divorce in search of a new life. The husband's attempts to reconcile turn into a battle as new people enter his ex-wife's life, leading to a custody dispute over their only daughter. She finds herself forced to choose between them.
The series is written by Sherine Diab, directed by Karim El-Adl, and stars Maged El-Kedwany, Yosra El-Lozy, Retal Abdel Aziz, Arfa Abdel Rasoul, Hanan Youssef, Noha Abdeen, Youssef Omar, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc channel, WATCH IT platform, and Yango Play platform.
"Manna'a" [15 episodes]: In the mid-1980s, Ghram finds herself alone with three children after the murder of her husband, who was involved in the drug trade. She secretly agrees to plant drugs in cemeteries, and what begins as a survival attempt transforms into a dangerous rise in the drug world. Nicknamed "The Beautiful Lady," she becomes the leader of a powerful criminal network. But as the authorities take action, her influence crumbles, and she is forced to face justice and the consequences of her choices.
The series is written by Abbas Abu El Hassan, with screenplay and dialogue by Amr El Daly, directed by Hussein El Manbawy, and stars Hend Sabry, Khaled Selim, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Maha Nassar, Riad El Khouly, Mimi Gamal, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc channel, WATCH IT platform, and Yango Play platform.
"Nun al-Neswa" [15 episodes]: "From the depths of cruelty, two sisters emerge with contrasting choices. While one chooses the fastest path to the top, the other clings to stability to protect herself. When ambition becomes deadly, a chance encounter reshuffles the cards, revealing who truly pays the price."
The series is written by Mohamed El-Hennawy, directed by Ibrahim Fakhr, and stars Mai Kassab, Heba Magdy, Mohamed Gomaa, Nada Moussa, Mahmoud El-Leithy, Ahmed El-Rafei, Ahmed Fahim, and many other actors.
It airs on MBC Egypt and the MBC Shahid platform.
Comedy
"Al-Souq Al-Hurra": "The show revolves around a series of comedic situations experienced by duty-free shop employees at an international airport, along with transit passengers."
Written by Hisham Yahya, directed by Shadi Ali, and starring Mohamed Tharwat, Hala Fakher, Hossam Dagher, Dina Mohsen (Wizo), and many other actors.
It airs on Al Nahar TV (Egypt), SBC (Saudi Arabia), Roya TV, and the Viu platform.
"Meter Samir" [15 episodes]: "He is known for his witty and sarcastic way of resolving family conflicts, but he is unable to confront his own personal issues. Caught between a neighborhood that embraces him and authorities that pursue him, Samir succeeds in fixing the lives of others while running from the chaos of his own life."
The Ramadan series is based on a story by Mamdouh Metwally, adapted and developed by Mustafa Omar and Farouk Hashem, directed by Khaled Marei, and stars Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Mohamed Abdel Rahman, Nahed El Sebai, Sarah Abdel Rahman, Salwa Khattab, Alaa Morsi, Islam Ibrahim, and many other actors.
It airs on MBC Egypt, MBC Drama, and the MBC Shahid platform.
"El-Nos El-Tani" [15 episodes]: "In order to obtain a new identity that would allow his son to attend school, and in pursuit of a safe life away from the pursuit of the British colonialists, (El Nass) is forced to gather his team and return to trouble, working with the Germans as a spy against the British, exploiting the hostility between the two sides in 1942, when Egypt was one of the battlefields of World War II."
The Ramadan series is written by Abdel Rahman Gawish, directed by Hossam Ali, and stars Ahmed Amin, Asmaa Abu El Yazid, Sedky Sakhr, Hamza El Aily, and many other actors.
Airing on ON TV, WATCH IT, and Yango Play.
"Baba w Mama w el-Jiran" [15 Episodes]: After pharmacist Hisham divorces his aspiring singer wife, Noura, they become neighbors. Their mothers find themselves at the forefront of the conflict between them, wielding their most powerful weapon: their social media accounts. The privacy of their homes becomes public property in the marketplace of online views.
The Ramadan series is written by Walaa Sherif, directed by Mahmoud Karim, and stars Ahmed Dawood, Mirna Gamil, Mohamed Mahmoud, Mahmoud Hafez, Sherine, Aida Riyad, Jean Ramez, Dala Harby, and many other actors.
Airing on MBC Egypt and MBC Shahid.
"Bebo" [15 episodes]: "The life of a poor young man, Bahgat, is turned upside down when he suddenly discovers his affiliation with one of Upper Egypt's most prestigious families. He embarks on a journey filled with comedic situations as he tries to adapt to two completely contrasting worlds."
The Ramadan series is written by Tamer Mohsen, directed by Ahmed Shafik, and stars Ahmed Bahr "Kozbara," Hala Sedky, Sayed Ragab, Islam Ibrahim, Zeina Mansour, and many other actors.
It airs on ON TV, CBC, Al Hayat TV, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Fakhr el-Delta": "(Mohamed Salah Fakhr) is an ambitious young man from a village in the Nile Delta in northern Egypt. He strives to achieve success in the advertising industry and persistently tries to overcome social and geographical obstacles to realize his creative vision and prove his success far from the capital."
The Ramadan series is written by Abdel Rahman Gawish and directed by Hadi Bassiouni, under the supervision of director Sandra Nashaat. It stars Ahmed Ramzy, Kamal Abu Raya, Ahmed Siam, Entisar, Tara Abboud, and many other actors.
It airs on dmc, Al Hayat TV, ART Hekayat, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Kellon byehbo Moudi" [15 episodes]: "A wealthy man lives a lavish life of travel and multiple marriages, until his stability collapses due to a financial crisis. Amidst this collapse, he finds himself besieged by problems stemming from his tangled relationships with relatives, neighbors, and family, some of whom covet his money, while others gloat over his downfall."
The Ramadan series is written by Ayman Salama and directed by Ahmed Shafik. It stars Yasser Galal, Mervat Amin, Ayten Amer, Huda El-Etreby, Mustafa Abu Saree, and many other actors.
Airing on ON TV, Abu Dhabi TV, and the WATCH IT platform.
"Hiyye Kimya" [15 episodes]: Sultan's stable life is shattered when his brother Hajjaj makes his first appearance at their father's funeral, then vanishes without a trace. This sets off a series of adventures fraught with danger and comedic misunderstandings between the two brothers.
The Ramadan series is written by Mohab Tarek, directed by Islam Khairy, and stars Mostafa Gharib, Diab, Mariam El Gendy, Mimi Gamal, Sayed Ragab, Farah Youssef, Michel Milad Bishay, Mohamed Abdel Azim, Mohsen Mansour, and many other actors.
Airing on MBC Egypt and the MBC Shahid platform.
