The Platform

The best TVC ever, and it's the first time in the region we have something in very perfect done TVC

This show is brilliant and highly addictive. Unusually for Arabic series, it doesn't focus on family but on individuals (the main character coming from a highly disfunctional family). The acting is superb and the characters fascinating. The message is powerful. Just watch it.

The Platform is a slick production with believable characters, an exciting plot and no soapy subplots. I think most people will feel a whole lot better about their own fathers if they have issues with them, after watching this series. Considering the unexpected ending, I'm very keen to see if there will be a Series 2 and how it will progress from here on.

The series starts unexpectedly slow for the genre. But very soon you realize that this is a good production. While dealing with technology and hot areas of the Middle East, the lack of bling bling and violence that you see in American movies on the subject and on the region is actually an asset. It reflects the depth of attaching characters and the internal conflicts each one of them lives. Most importantly the character look very real and cultural aspects are very well played and represented. Suspense, an essentiel element of a good series, is always present without being overbearing. Actors represent very well the characters which is enhanced by a good focus on their faces by the camera. Drone shots of the locations are used all over, reducing cost, the production would have benefitted by having more outdoor non drone clips. Details of the plot may sometime be difficult to understand, but this does not spoil the overall plot. An enjoyable production with a good plot and great characters well played by the cast. Looking forward to season 2.

Such an exciting and interesting series to watch. Many twists and turns and it keeps you on your toes! Hoping there would be season 2 soon!