From long-running comedies to historical epics, Saudi TV’s Ramadan slate spans social drama, sequels and new originals.
Throughout Ramadan, Saudi television screens fill with a dense mix of dramas and comedies, shaping nightly viewing from iftar through suhoor. This year’s line-up brings together established stars, sequels to proven hits, and new productions spanning social drama, historical storytelling, and sharp-edged comedy.
From returning favourites that dominated ratings on broadcast channels and Shahid, to new titles rooted in contemporary Saudi life, here are the TV series airing in Saudi Arabia this Ramadan.
Ghalat Banat
Led by Elham Al Fadala, ‘Ghalat Banat’ is a contemporary social drama that explores modern issues through a female perspective. The series centres on human relationships and emotional tensions, unfolding through intersecting personal stories shaped by societal pressure and private conflict.
Jinayat Hob
Adapted from Bothaina Al Eissa’s novel ‘The Blind Sinbad’, ‘Jinayat Hob’ follows four individuals drawn together by a mysterious maritime incident. What begins as an unexplained event gradually escalates into intense personal and moral confrontation.
Banat Abdulghani
A family drama focused on the complicated relationship between a father and his daughters, as each navigates layered emotional struggles and personal crises that test loyalty, authority, and familial bonds.
Shari‘ Al A‘sha 2
Returning after a widely acclaimed first season, ‘Shari‘ Al A‘sha 2’ continues the story of Abu Ibrahim’s family in late 1970s Riyadh. The new season delves deeper into fate, loss, and the consequences of long-held choices, while addressing the unresolved cliffhangers left behind.
Wohoush 2
The second season of ‘Wohoush’ presents a new collection of standalone dark tales, including ‘The Savage Mother’, ‘Wedding of the Jinn’, and ‘Thalithuhum Al Shaytan’. Each episode explores psychological extremes and moral ambiguity through intense, self-contained narratives.
Kahilan
Set in Najd in the early 1700s, ‘Kahilan’ is an ambitious historical drama centred on a power struggle between two men from the same tribe, each driven by a conflicting vision of leadership, authority, and legacy.
Shabab Al Bomb 14
One of the Arab world’s longest-running comedy series returns for a fourteenth season, continuing Amer’s everyday adventures with friends and family. The show maintains its sharp, comedic reflection on youth culture and social dynamics in Saudi society.
Yawmiyat Rajul Mutazawwij
A direct continuation of ‘Yawmiyat Rajul ‘Azib’, this comedy follows Abdullah’s life after marriage, picking up where his wedding left off. As romantic expectations collide with reality, domestic life proves just as chaotic — and humorous — as singlehood.
A‘wam Al Zalam
Based on a true story, ‘A‘wam Al Zalam’ recounts the wrongful imprisonment of Kuwaiti citizen Badr Al Mutairi, who spent years behind bars before being proven innocent. The series unfolds as a human drama centred on injustice, endurance, and the cost of lost time.
Omour A’iliya
Returning with a new season, ‘Omour A’iliya’ focuses on the quiet tensions and tenderness of everyday family life, drawing on relatable situations and emotional nuance to reflect the realities of domestic relationships.
Jack Al ‘Alam 3
Building on the success of its earlier seasons, the social comedy returns for a third instalment, following Abu Samel and his family as they face new challenges rooted in daily life and generational difference.
Al Ghamida
Set in a Kuwaiti neighbourhood during the 1970s, ‘Al Ghamida’ stars Huda Hussein as a mother determined to protect her children amid escalating family and social tensions. The series explores disability, sisterhood, and survival within a tightly knit community.
Akhir Al Shahr
Hassan Al Ballam steps into a dramatic role in ‘Akhir Al Shahr’, a series grounded in the everyday realities faced by many households — financial strain, personal responsibility, and the quiet pressure of making it through each month.
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