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What you see is not what it seems.

2025Show1 season35 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about mystery and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you scare easily

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 35 episodes · best: S1E15 "Just You Episode 5" 7.6

Episodes

6.2

Story

Sometimes, illusion is better than reality.

It includes seven separate stories, each story will be presented in five episodes.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Psychological Horror
  • Arab Folklore
  • Surreal Narrative
  • High Tension Thriller
  • Cultural Specificity
  • Enigmatic Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Unsettling Realism

Cast

24 of 54 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mahmoud Zahran, Gamal Khoziem, Khaled Saeed
Written by
Nesma Samir, Mohamed Hegab, Mohammed Al Desouki Rushdie
Produced by
Karim Abouzekri

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 9, 2025 · September 24, 2025 · Ended

First aired
August 9, 2025
Last aired
September 24, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 35 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is What you see is not what it seems. worth watching?"

Questions about What you see is not what it seems.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is What you see is not what it seems. worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7).

How long does it take to watch What you see is not what it seems.?

23 h

About 23 hours: 35 episodes in 1 season of about 40 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Will What you see is not what it seems. scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is What you see is not what it seems. in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.