Lam Shamseya

In a ramadan season filled with predictable dramas, Lam Shamsiya stands apart. A fearless, gut-wrenching exploration of child abuse, pedophilia and the silent struggles within families. Written by Mariam Naoum and directed by Karim El-Shenawy, the series follows Nelly (Amina Khalil), a dedicated woman who uncovers disturbing truths about people around her, setting her on a collision course with a society that prefers to look away.

Khalil delivers a career defining performance, adding a golden moment performance to an already thriving collection of movies and dramas, portraying Nelly's determination and heartbreak with stunning authenticity. Ahmed El-Saadany adds complexity as her conflicted, troubled husband and father, while Mohamed Shaheen's chilling portrayal of Wessam is a masterclass in psychological evil -his ability to shift from charming to terrifying in an instant makes him one of the most unsettling antagonists in egyptian drama, one that is deserving of an Emmy. Young actor Ali Beialy, as Youssef, is nothing short of phenomenal, capturing the raw pain and fear of a sexually groomed child with heartbreaking realism. He is able to convey such complex emotions just with his eyes, making me believe he is capable of surpassing many full grown actors in the industry. His scenes are some of the most emotionally charged in the series, leaving a lasting impact. He is sure to have a bright future.

Visually striking and thematically bold, Lam Shamsiya uses metaphor and masterful cinematography to amplify its emotional weight. Its title, rooted in Arabic grammar, symbolizes the hidden traumas that persist in silence. More than just a series, Lam Shamsiya is a call for awareness, pushing viewers in a conservative society to confront uncomfortable truths that are not spoken about as much as they should. I strongly recommend this show for arab and international viewers alike, as it is truly a masterpiece.

Unflinching, powerful, and deeply moving, this is storytelling at its finest. A 10/10 must-watch.

This show is evocative and evoked every emotion. It is masterfully acted I don't think I have seen better acting. A really ambitious script for is all I could say about the wonderful writing. I liked the directing. But the acting, tone, cinematography, subject matter/script is really what makes this great but the greatest thing is the acting I want to reiterate that the child actors are far beyond their years especially the boy I think his name is Ali belay and Yasmeen el abd they both always evoked the right emotions and adult actors especially amina khalil, yosra el lozy and Mohamed shahid deserve special recognition for their outstanding performance. Warning this show talks about child Sexual Assault this is not a spoiler because it's a part of the plot but be careful when watching this.

Everything about the show was perfect the cast was amazing, cinematography was out of the world with amazing frames, the set design was spot on . Not to mention the script is such an important subject that had to be exposed ! The young boy that was playing the role was amazing we have never in our history of cinema had such a talent at a young age. His role was very difficult but I imagine that the director had his time with it. Not to mention that from a scientific point of view psychologically speaking the show was very professional. The doctors that was involved in the production highly apprectiated.

Lam Shamseya is, by all means, an absolute masterpiece. Whether it's the impeccable cast performance, the beautiful soundtrack, or the astounding cinematography, this show has proved itself to be a hallmark in the Middle East and abroad. The series successfully presents a realistic journey for the viewers to experience as it raises awareness on a complex and controversial issue faced by all societies around the world. Moreover, the show's great psychological accuracy and attention to detail made it stand out even more and increased the wide emotional range transmitted through the screen. All in all, this series has raised the roof for Arabic shows and has personally become one of my all-time favorites!

I'm truly proud of Egypt for creating something like Lam Shamsiya. The story, acting, directing, production, cinematography, and soundtrack are all masterpieces. It's truly one of the strongest Egyptian series I've ever seen, and it raises awareness about a very important issue. And Amina Khalil's performance was incredible-she has matured a lot as an actress. The young talented actor who played Youssef was truly amazing and has a bright future in acting. The actor who played Youssef's psychiatrist delivered an outstanding performance, and the actress who played Zeina is a talented young star with a promising future. Of course, Safaa El-Toukhy's performance was on another level, and both Mohamed Shahin and Ahmed El-Saadany have evolved significantly-especially Mohamed Shahin, who was exceptionally strong in the series.