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.

Everything... Every. Single. Detail. Every scene is absolutely amazing, seamlessly blending serious drama with heart-pounding excitement.

Every actor is perfectly cast, and the whole cast works in perfect harmony. Every actor and actress is perfectly cast, and they all fit their roles like a glove. There's no overacting here.

The director's respect for the seriousness of the topics is commendable, and he approaches them with the utmost seriousness.

The writers nailed it, and I'm thrilled how relatable it is to real life.

I cannot cover all the aspects of this masterpiece, but I want to say that everyone involved in this project deserves praise and recognition. They should be celebrated and honored for their incredible work.

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.

Without spoilers: This show is about a woman named Nelly and her terrifying suspicions about her husband's best friend grooming her husband's son who's barely 9 years old. Bold is one word to describe it. Because as someone who has watched countless of American and otherwise foreign dramas I have never seen a show go this far, because what this show did was scare the crap out of me because this is not something to take lightly at all. KIDS?? But the truth is there really are sick people like that in the world, and this show describes in detail the affects something like this has both on children and adults who have grown up not even realising they were groomed.

Is this show worth your time? Absolutely, I think everyone should watch this show atleast once whether you're a parent or a child or neither.

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!