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Bahloul, the Wisest of the Madmen

2004·Show
84Episodes in3Seasons
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, a real life story, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The series tells the story of the people of Karkh in Baghdad and focuses on the jurist and scholar Abu Wahb bin Omar, nicknamed Bahloul, a man who solves the problems of the city, Caliph Harun Al-Rashid asked him to be chief judges, but he was loyal to the Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, so he pretended to be insane and took from a reed a horse that he rides in front of the people, but doubts swirl about the reality of his madness.
Historical BiographyMiddle Eastern DramaPolitical IntrigueHidden WisdomPretended InsanityCharacter StudyMoral DilemmasSocial CommentaryPeriod Piece

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Is Bahloul, the Wisest of the Madmen worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Bahloul, the Wisest of the Madmen have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 84 episodes.

Is Bahloul, the Wisest of the Madmen based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Bahloul, the Wisest of the Madmen air?

It ran from 2004 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Bahloul, the Wisest of the Madmen in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Syria.