In the last two years, Egyptian screens have welcomed the 15-episode series trend to its Ramadan show race, which is typically dictated by an overflow of 30-episode shows to fit the whole month. Limited series are not an entirely new concept; as the 1980s saw 15-episode shows like Raafat Al-Hagan (1988), 18-episode shows like Layali Al-Helmeya (1987), and more. The miniseries trend was reignited in later decades as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, because actors and filmmakers had to take safety precautions while filming on sets. Often known as ‘miniseries’ or ‘limited series’ — the shows have shone on their own, in a time that is restricted by short attention spans and fast-paced lifestyles. The new wave of miniseries to emerge during Ramadan in Egypt was in 2021, with shows like Bein Al Sama Wi Al Ard (Between Heaven and Earth, ‘‘COVID-25’, and comedy show Ahsan Ab (Best Father). In 2022, the trend continued to flourish, with successful shows like teen drama Meen ‘Al (Who Said?) and Betlou’ El Roh (Backbreaking) in 2022. In 2023, the Ramadan line-up was filled with over 30 limited shows, some airing during the…
