TV series

The Hibiscus-Man

2013 · 1 season

A goofy, fast-moving superhero comedy that plays its mad-science premise for broad laughs and light adventure.

Overview: This science-fiction show revolves around a mad scientist, known by his friends as the "Al Ragol Al E'naab." The mad scientist concocts an elixir that gives regular human beings supernatural abilities. Though he tries to use his potion to help people, the government hinds him out and goes after him. In the midst of his manhunt, Egypt undergoes a major disaster, prompting the Egyptian government to seek out his help rather than his arrest.
How it feels: Absurd, light, satirical and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Power, science, politics, survival
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
science
politics
survival
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild