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White Abbas in the Black Day

2004Show1 season36 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

Abbas the history teacher traveled to Iraq in search of money and left his wife and children. Upon his return after spending years in prison, he discovers that his family thinks him dead. His wife married his best friend, and he's forced to live under another guy's identity, Lotfy Al-Ganainy.

Feels like

  • Egyptian Drama
  • Tragic Homecoming
  • Identity Crisis
  • Family Betrayal
  • Psychological Struggle
  • Emotional Depth
  • Social Critique
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Complex Characters
  • Slow Burn

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nader Galal
Written by
Youssef Maaty, Samir Khafagi
Music by
Mahmoud Talaat

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Facts

October 15, 2004 · November 19, 2004 · Ended

First aired
October 15, 2004
Last aired
November 19, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 36 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is White Abbas in the Black Day worth watching?"

Questions about White Abbas in the Black Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is White Abbas in the Black Day worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch White Abbas in the Black Day?

27 h

About 27 hours: 36 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2004.

Is White Abbas in the Black Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is White Abbas in the Black Day in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.