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Zezenia

1997 – 2001Show2 seasons77 episodes

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Set in Alexandria during the 1940s, at the height of the city's cosmopolitan golden age, Zezenia follows Bishr — the son of an Egyptian father and Italian mother — as he navigates a fractured sense of identity torn between East and West.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 92 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Osama Anwar Okasha

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Facts

December 30, 1997 · January 1, 2001 · Ended

First aired
December 30, 1997
Last aired
January 1, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 77 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Zezenia worth watching?"

Questions about Zezenia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Zezenia worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

Is Zezenia okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Zezenia?

58 h

About 58 hours: 77 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 2001.

Is Zezenia good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Zezenia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Zezenia in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.