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This series shows a side of Egyptian life which may or may not exist. If it does exist, it can only be relevant to, and enjoyed by the minority of the population with money, who are extremely wealthy. However, Egyptian cinema has always set itself up as the Hollywood of the Arab world, never real, always looking to appear westernized and separated from the reality in the country. While this may work for some of the countries in the Middle East e.g Lebanon, Israel, it does not work for all, especially those in which a western lifestyle does not match the "lived" reality in the country.

It is the comedic timing and acting skills of the lead actress, Hind Sabri, that carries the show. The series plays a lot like a weekly American Sitcom that is focused around modern family dynamics. While this series is funny at the start, they often have a finite lifetime so would be very unsure if a second season for this series would work.

I have to admit that I couldn't wait to leave a review even after only starting the first episode. I wasn't sure I wanted to watch something Arabic so I checked out the trailer and was immediately hooked! Into the first episode my liking for the show was confirmed! I love finding out that we are all the same with the same problems.

Netflix has productions going on all over the world. Some are bad some are mediocre and some are excellent! This for sure is one of the latter!

I got attached to the main protagonist right away because her circumstances are so familiar and you get immersed in her story!

Can't wit to continue and I'll probably will bing watch this gem!

BTW I love watching with the original language, I find I get used to it very quickly and it makes watching the show much more authentic!

If a series doesn't catch my attention in the first episode, I won't continue. I binged watch the whole series in less than a day.

I enjoyed the storyline, so very much. I'm all about women empowerment, and I'm sure it'll give many women the courage to live their lives for themselves. Too many times, we fall into the trap of pleasing society.

Thanks to all who took the time to create this really outstanding series. Let's not forget the phenomenal acting 👏 bravo.

Last but not least, please...don't take too long to start filming season 2. I'll be waiting patiently.

First of all I think we all agree that Hind Sabri is the best actress in the Middle East

Second I thought that I will see something familiar to the Aiza Atjoz but I was surprised with something great and different especially the quality, I was over the moon when I found out that there's a second season

Can't wait to see it I'm sure that they will come up with something great same as the first season Hind Sabri words cannot describe how amazing you are, every time I see you , my admiration for you increases Thank You for everything and can't wait to see you again

We love you very much Hind Abdullah Hasnyy.

I'm really impressed by the acting of the cast, they were beyond amazing.

In my opinion some reviews are being tooooo harsh, the series is really realistic change of ola's character, sure she is not representing most of the Egyptian classes but her character definitely exists in society.

And the message behind her character will empower women not to stay in toxic relations which is needed in our society that dooms divorced women not only by her freedom but even giving her 'cliche' nicknames.

The best part in the series for me is the parents activity that they did in the camp.

And how they showed fathers being vulnerable which did not exist in my experience and was lacking in my childhood. Maybe that would teach future parents to include their children and to build a relationship with them beyond a son and a father...