Ramadan TV: Six things we learned from the 2026 season

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The 2026 Ramadan TV season saw a decline in quality and originality across the Arab world, with many productions adhering to state censorship and predictable themes. However, Syrian drama experienced a renewal by addressing past atrocities, and auteur-driven series like Egypt's "Hekayet Narges" offered more nuanced storytelling.

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Submitted by Joseph Fahim on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:33 MEE’s TV critic waded through 81 series both during and after the holy month - what did he think? Ashab El-Ard is an Egyptian-produced drama set in Gaza (United Studios) On Ramadan remains the biggest TV season in the Arab World: the month with the highest viewership, most expensive advertising, and largest productions, realised and fronted by some of the most prominent talents in the industry. This year did not lack in lavish productions and

Ramadan TV: Six things we learned from the 2026 season

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