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Sons of the Caliphate

2016 – nowShow2 seasons26 episodesTV-14

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

An intriguing, tense drama series about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

This is a drama series about the lives of three rich, entitled, passionate and ambitious young men: Kalifah, Nuhu and Diko. Elections are fast approaching and there's a tussle for the governorship seat of the Northern Caliphate State of Kowa. Soon personal conflicts intertwine between their families in a race to crown the next Governor.

Feels like

  • Political Drama
  • Family Power Struggle
  • Nigerian Storytelling
  • Intrigue & Ambition
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Character-Driven Conflict
  • Societal Critique
  • Elite Class Dynamics
  • Tense & Engaging

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dimbo Atiya, Kenneth Gyang
Produced by
Mo Abudu, Pever Bem

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Facts

October 13, 2016 · December 20, 2017 · Still running

First aired
October 13, 2016
Latest episode
December 20, 2017
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hausa
Made in
Nigeria

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sons of the Caliphate worth watching?"

Questions about Sons of the Caliphate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sons of the Caliphate worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Sons of the Caliphate okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Sons of the Caliphate?

20 h

About 20 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2016, and it's still in production.