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Darb Al-Zalaq

1977 · 1 season

A gentle, talky comedy of errors where two bumbling brothers scheme and stumble, leaving you amused and oddly fond of their stubborn optimism.

Created by
Hamdy Fareed
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
AbdulHusain AbdulRedha, Saad Al-Faraj, Abdelaziz Al-Nemash
Overview
"Darb Al-Zalaq" is a classic Kuwaiti TV series that offers a window into Gulf Arab culture through the comedic and often poignant tale of two brothers, Hussein and Saad. Driven by their desire for quick wealth, they embark on a series of ill-fated business ventures, only to find themselves repeatedly caught in the traps of their own making. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the series explores themes of greed, family ties, and the unpredictable twists of fate that are central to Arab storytelling. Through humor and satire, "Darb Al-Zalaq" reflects the challenges of balancing tradition and modernity in the Gulf, making it a cultural touchstone that resonates with audiences across generations.

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Created by
Hamdy Fareed
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
AbdulHusain AbdulRedha, Saad Al-Faraj, Abdelaziz Al-Nemash
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Tone
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • greed
  • family
  • fate
  • class
  • trauma
Places
  • big city
  • home
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour7
Realism7
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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comedy, drama
Created by
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Written by
Abdulameer AlTorky
Starring
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Length
1 seasons, 13 episodes, 30 min each
Network
Kuwait TV
Country
Kuwait
Languages
Arabic

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