📺 Ahmed Mekky is stepping out of his comedic comfort zone with Al Ghawi. Mekky is officially breaking away from comedy. For eight seasons — eight years — Mekky’s Al Kabeer Awy was a staple of Ramadan series, making characters like Al Kabeer, Johnny, and Hazal’oum fan favorites. Now he's taking over the second half of Ramadan with a 15-episode series that promises an intense narrative that goes into the struggles of someone going through redemption and wanting justice.

Shams El Adawy is a former gang member turning a new leaf to a peaceful life after a life of crime. Living in Old Cairo, Shams (Mekky) decides to embrace a more peaceful existence as a pigeon trader. However, his world is turned upside down when his close friend, Fo'sh (Kozbara), falls victim to a ruthless businessman, El Khawaga (Amr Abdelgelil). After being framed for a crime he didn't commit, Fo'sh goes to prison under the false promise of a financial reward, only to discover he has been double-crossed when he’s released. His desperate attempt to claim his compensation ends in tragedy, and Shams takes it upon himself to avenge his friend.

By the first few episodes, the series seems like it's shaping up to be a Ramadan hit with an impressive ensemble cast, which includes Aicha Ben Ahmed, Ahmed Bedeir, Ahmed Kamal, Mohamed Lotfy, Walaa El Sherif, Karam Gaber, Hagar Afifi, Abyusif, and Tamer Shaltout, but here’s hoping it doesn't fall victim to over-dramatising scenes and setting up unrealistic situations for the sake of viewership.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch Al Ghawi Yango Play or catch the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 2:07).

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