TV series

Al Tendail

2008–2009 · 1 season

A slow, weighty drama of a ruined merchant enduring betrayal and rebuilding his honor against a hostile world.

Overview: Jassem Al-Tandeel, once a wealthy and respected merchant, suffers a severe blow when a devastating fire sinks his trading vessel, claiming the lives of his crew and wiping out his fortune. As he struggles to rebuild, ruthless rival merchants seize the opportunity to tarnish his reputation and break his spirit. Despite relentless adversity, Jassem faces these challenges to restore his standing and honor in society.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, justice, class, power
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
justice
class
power
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none