Ramadan TV shows are one of the ~highlights~ of the Holy Month, no doubt. Ramadan is known for its insane after-iftar TV shows, and is there even a better way to spend time with your family after breaking fast than getting together to catch up on the latest drama? From romantic and hilarious shows to historical or mystery watches. Arab directors, producers, and actors alike have been working very hard to bring you some amazing Ramadan TV shows this year.
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We’re filling you in on what to keep your eyes peeled for, and the rundown of each recommend’s plot and cast (in case you spot your fave’s work.)
Scroll down to check out all the best Ramadan TV shows this 2022…
Al Ekhteyar
Plot: This season is going to highlight modern Egypt and the struggles Egyptians faced while the Muslim brotherhood had control of power.
Actors: Ahmed Al-sakka, Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdulaziz.
Alassouf
Plot: Alassouf focuses on important parts of Saudi history, from social issues to actual historical situations. This season’s main plot is going to focus on the outcomes of the Gulf War on Saudi Arabia and its citizens.
Actors: Nasser Alqasabi, Reem Abdullah, Layla Alsalman, Habib Alhabib, Abdullah Alsinani, Eid Saeed, Abdulrahman Alnafae, Remas Mansour.
El Meshwar
Plot: El Meshwar follows the story of a woman named Ensaf, who traveled from Cairo to Beirut and visits the Haddad family, in order to get rid of a curse that’s been bestowed upon them. This Ramadan TV show’s cast is 🔥🔥🔥.
Actors: Mohamed Ramadan, Ahmed Magdy, Khaled Anwar, Nada Bassiouni, Nada Moussa, Mohamed Ez, Tharaa Goubail, Mahmoud Ellisy, Sarrah Abdelrahman, Ahmed Safwat, Ahmed Saeed Abdulghani, Khaled Kamal, Caroline Khalil and Sama Ibrahim.
Skyscraper (Natihat Sehab)
Plot: The details of the show have yet to be released and the crew is trying their best to keep it on the DL, until it’s release. We’re excited to see what Suaad Abdullah brings us this year though!
Actors: Suaad Abdullah, Shaima Ali, Noor, Huda Hamdan, Joud Aziz, Hussein Mahdy, Abdulaziz Safar, Talal Basem, Yaqoub Abdullah, Fahad Abdulmohsin.
Al Rouh wo Al Riah
Plot: Set to come back for its second season, this series focuses on the main protagonist, Amnah, and the struggles she faces within her family.
Actors: Iman Al-hussein, Heba Aldori, Yaqob Abdulla, Reem Arhama.
Suits Bel Araby
Plot: If you’re not familiar with the American version of Suits, we’ll give you a quick recap. Suits follows the story of boy genius, Mike Ross and star attorney, Harvey Specter. No one knows who’s playing who yet for the Arab version, but we’re fangirling over this Ramadan TV show.
Actors: Asser Yassin, Ahmed Dawood, Saba Mubarak, and Tara Emad.
Dayman Amer
Plot: Information about the plot has yet to be released for this Ramadan TV show, but we just know Cynthia Khalifeh is about to kill it.
Actors: Mostafa Shaban, Cynthia Khalifeh.
Rania wu Sakeena
Plot: This story talks about the story of a rich girl, played by Mai, that loses her father and inherits an insane amount of money. She has to now live through the struggles of what comes with money– fake friends and people who only want one thing from you.
Actors: Ruby and Mai Omar.
Ahlam Saeeda
Plot: Ahlam Saeeda is going to focus on struggles women face in our society nowadays but in the most comedic way possible. What’s a Ramadan TV show without queen Yusra?!
Actors: Yusra, Ghada Adel, May Kassab, Nour Mahmoud, Nabil Nouraldin
Jameel Jeddan
Plot: Created by Saudi writer and filmmaker Sarah Taibah, Jameel Jeddan follows the story of a young girl who wakes up after five years in a coma discovering that everything about her life has changed, but she’s still got to return to school and finish her last year.
Actors: Sarah Taibah, Saad Aziz, Ismail Alhassan
Rageen Ya Hawa
Plot: This Ramadan TV show is based on a radio series by the late scriptwriter Osama Anwar Okasha. The main character Baleegh Abu Alhana returns to Egypt looking for his inheritance after his business in Europe failed, but he finds himself responsible for another task; to reunite his family.
Actors: Khaled Al-Nabawi, Hana Shiha, Nour, Anushka, Wafaa Amer, Islam Jamal, Salma Abu Deif
Shoghl Ali
Plot: This drama and comedy will see Egyptian belly dancer Fifi Abdou and star Shereen Reda act alongside together, although not much has been leaked about the plot of the show, it deffo looks like a worthwhile Ramadan TV show comedy to us.
Actors: Shereen Reda, Fifi Abdou, Enjy Kiwan
Lil Mawt
Plot: Back for a second season, this Lebanese series on Netflix follows the story of main character Hadi, his love life, and all the new drama that’s about to drop on our screens. We’re so excited for this Ramadan TV show come back!
Actors: Mohammed Al Ahmed, Daniella Rahme, Maguy Bou Ghosn
Men Sharea’ El Haram Ela
Plot: This Kuwaiti Ramadan TV show follows the story of Karima, a dancer, who is attending a wedding, but then finds herself stuck and unable to leave the female lead’s house. She tries to take control of the household in cunning ways, and although we won’t spoil the rest, this series is for those of you who love a lil’ scandal.
Actors: Laila Abdullah, Nour, Huda Hussain
Mnho Waladna
Plot: This Ramadan TV show follows the plot of two boys who were switched at birth due to a hospital error. Each of the boys live a completely different life, one is wealthy and the other is poor. The story delves deeper into their lives as they discover the truth of their switch.
Actors: Ibrahem Alhajjaj, Fayez bin Jurays, Hend Mohamed, Khayria Abu Laban, Ali AlHemaidy
Studio 22
Plot: When their network goes bankrupt, a team of misfits decide to take over the TV industry. The series is funny and comedic so you won’t want to miss out on this light-hearted watch.
Actors: Habeeb Alhabeeb, Majed Motreb Fawaz, Abdulaziz Alnassar, Khalid Alfarraj
Amina Haf 2
Plot: Main character Amina has come to a self-revelation that changes her life, obviously with this, her new reality follows, and so do the twists and turns of any Ramadan TV show drama.
Actors: Elham Alfadalah, Shehab Jowhar, Taif, Fahad Basem, Badria Tolba
Touba
Plot: This Ramadan TV show follows the story of an ex-convict that is trying to keep a low profile, but a secret from his shameful past creeps its way back into his life.
Actors: Amr Saad, Saba Mubarak, Maged ElMasry, Diab, Asma Abo Elyazeed
Bibi
Plot: Bibi is a free-spirited and lively person that brings joy to everyone around her, but despite her joyous personality, a nightmare from her past is back to haunt her.
Actors: Shejoun Alhajry, Bashar Alshati, Lamya Tareq, Gader Alsabty