Crashing Eid

Just finished watching the show and started typing this. Usually, I start any show and then get diverted in other thing. However, this show made me intrigued to the story. After so long time, I have watched something very refreshing and full of natural acting. Each and every character acted so perfectly. Ow my god!! What a brilliant performance given by them. Found no exaggeration at all in any corner of the series. What Can I say more!! To fill up the required number of characters, I'm writing this long. However it's just so good that I think one who'll watch, will know. A well made mini series with loads of components.

"Crashing Eid" is a captivating portrayal of cultural convergence, weaving together the complexities of family, tradition, and modern relationships. The series beautifully showcases the clash between British Pakistani and Saudi cultures as Razan introduces her British Pakistani fiancé to her Saudi family during Ramadan and Eid celebrations.

The standout feature of the series undoubtedly lies in its exceptional acting and nuanced character portrayals. The authenticity brought by the actors adds depth and realism to the narrative, drawing audiences into the emotional journey of acceptance and understanding between cultures.

What sets "Crashing Eid" apart is its adept handling of dialogue. The witty, emotional, and thought-provoking conversations not only engage the audience but also serve as a bridge between these culturally diverse characters, highlighting the commonalities and differences they share.

Moreover, the series succeeds in authentically representing Saudi culture, effortlessly blending traditional rituals of Ramadan and celebrations of Eid with the intricacies of daily life. The attention to detail in set design and cultural practices enriches the viewing experience, offering a window into the vibrant tapestry of Saudi Arabia.

In essence, "Crashing Eid" is a celebration of storytelling and cultural diversity, expertly merging entertainment with insightful representation. It's a must-watch for those seeking a heartfelt and well-crafted exploration of cultural intersections.

While it's never easy to discuss the social issues that were the theme for this show, I believe the team that worked on this movie did an amazing job! The characters, plot and lines were to the point.

Saudi cinema is young and not anyone could pull off a great show like this.

I really enjoyed watching "Razan" the protagonists who represents a thriving self-motivated woman that wants to build a new life abroad with her daughter "Razan".

I was really impressed to hear Hamza Haq's Arabic who plays "Sameer" and blown away by how cleverly Yasir Alsaggaf played the role of the troubled husband who is deprived from his son.

Big applause for the creators of this show.

For sometime after watching numerous Arabic shows on Netflix, specifically from Egypt. I ever so wonder if a show would centre around a Pakistani crossing paths with an Arab? We've seen plenty of stories of them with white or Indian, so maybe this would be a nice change and my wish came true finally.

This show never disappoints me, it has comedy, good story progression and moral values like accepting one who is off a different race, culture, country and marriage status. Definitely my new fave Arabic show as a Pakistani myself 😂

8.5/10 - sweet and short, wish there was a second season for it.

I really enjoyed this amusing family dramedy. I have been watching a lot of foreign Netflix and there is so much much to enjoy from Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

I particularly like the period show so this was bit different. What was interesting is that all the classic fish out of water, culture clash tropes work what ever the combination.

What did drive me bonkers though was the accents of the dubbed characters. Why do Sameer and the daughter have Saudi accents? They are both British! This is a weird story distorting error. It is not a deal breaker, but you have to remind yourself who is from where.