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Drama

Layali El-Helmeya

1987-2023 6 seasons 185 episodes
67 Pulse
8.1 IMDb
Long haul 123 hours
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Plot

A sweeping saga spanning Egyptian history from the era of King Farouk to the early 21st century, Al Helmeya Nights centres on the bitter rivalry between the Al-Badri and Ghanem families in Cairo's Helmeya neighbourhood. Driven by revenge, ambition, and shifting power, the series - written by Osama Anwar Okasha with over 300 actors across six seasons - is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in Arab television drama.

Credits

Created by: Osama Anwar Okasha

Cast: Safia ElEmary, Inam Salusah, Mohamed Farid, Mohamed Metwally, Hesham Selim, Hanan Shawqi

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