Since its first season, streaming service Shahid’s Leeh La’ (Why Not) has repeatedly addressed issues that may seem somewhat controversial to Egyptian society. From young women living alone in the first season to kafala (guardianship) in the second season, the series sparked plenty of conversations and debates since its debut in 2020. In its third season, Leeh La’ explores the story of Sherry, played by Nelly Karim, a divorced woman who falls in love with Kareem, played by Ahmed Tarek, and has to face society’s judgment and her son’s jealousy. The 15-episode season addresses several issues in Egyptian society affecting teenagers, adults, and senior citizens. The following includes spoilers. Society’s Judgment of Divorced Women Sherry is a divorced Egyptian mother of two teenagers. When she decides to remarry, her son is furious. Feelings of jealousy or overprotectiveness, or fearing the way his friends would look at him, are all possible reasons for this rejection—stemming from society’s judgment of single mothers and divorced women. In Egypt, many perceive single mothers as women who are supposed to dedicate their lives solely to their children. As the overarching theme, the subject is addressed…
