Smile, General

A clenched, talk-heavy descent into palace intrigue where every whispered loyalty feels like a fuse burning toward violence.

Created by

Samer Radwan

Genres

Drama, War & politics

Starring

Maxim Khalil, Abdel Hakeem Qutaifan, Reem Ali

Tagline

When blood turns against blood behind palace doors.

Overview

In a fictional state gripped by a tyrannical ruling family, a scandal erupts at the heart of the presidential palace — and ignites a brutal power struggle between two brothers: one who holds the presidency, one who commands the military. As secrets leak and loyalties fracture, the machinery of authoritarian rule begins to crack from within. A daring Syrian political thriller that pulls no punches in its portrait of dynastic corruption and the violence it breeds. Stars Maxim Khalil.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, corruption, betrayal, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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