TV series

Khan Al-Hareer

1996–1999 · 2 seasons

A slow, earnest historical drama where tender romance plays out against the weight of political upheaval and merchant life.

Overview: The series is set in 1950s Syria during a period of serious political conflict that eventually led to the Syrian-Egyptian union. It delves deep into human relationships in Aleppo's silk market, with at its heart a love story between Murad and Souad.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, politics, family, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
politics
family
betrayal
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild