Netflix is moving into Egyptian drama with an adaptation of Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s Paranormal.. Season 1. Together, they enter the paranormal world in an attempt to save their loved ones from the danger that surrounds them. Watch Paranormal season 1 on Netflix now! 27 May 2019 - Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, announced PARANORMAL, its new original Middle Eastern series. Throughout the show, Refaat is accompanied by his university colleague, Maggie (Razane Jammal). Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series "Paranormal," a major step in the streaming service's Middle Eastern strategy. Feb 27, 2015 Ratings: +439,849 / 164,593 / -4,419. Edit. May 27, 2019 2:24 pm . Paranormal is the number one most watched show on Netflix in Egypt and Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb is in second place in 'movies' category Ahram Online , Monday 9 Nov 2020 Tweet Egypt has traditionally been a cultural powerhouse in the region, producing dozens of movies as well as gripping drama and comedy series every year. The series, produced by Mohamed Hefzy and Amr Salama, is the first instance of collaboration between Netflix and Egyptian producers. The international streaming platform Netflix will premiere the first episode of the Egyptian series Paranormal on 5 November, as the company’s first production in Egypt. The series […] [US] Paranormal (2020) - Set in the 1960s, the series, packed with mystery and suspense, depicts the adventures of PARANORMAL leading character Dr. Refaat Ismail, a single hematologist who finds himself faced with a series of supernatural events. Episodes Paranormal. LINK Set in the 1960s, the series, packed with mystery and suspense, depicts the adventures of PARANORMAL leading character … Celebrated actor and writer Ahmed Amin will star in Netflix’s upcoming supernatural TV show Paranormal. Season 1 Trailer: Paranormal. The show is based on renowed Egyptian writer Ahmed Tawfik’s best-selling series ‘Paranormal’, which sold more than 50 million copies. Watch Season 1 Now on Netflix. These productions reflect Netflix's dedication to investment in Middle Eastern Arabic content. According to a Netflix press release , filming on Paranormal began on November 17th, 2019 in the city of Cairo. still from Paranormal, Netflix, IMDb Razane Jammal stars in Paranormal. Egypt has traditionally been a cultural powerhouse in the region, producing dozens of movies as well as gripping drama and comedy series every year. If the supernatural and fantasy are your preferred poisons, get ready to spend hours on Netflix. Close. Cosmo had the chance to catch up with the crew: Amr Salama (director), Mohamed Hefzy (producer), Razane Jammal (Maggie), and Ayah Samaha (Howaida) to discuss all things Paranormal. Freja Well-Known Member. It will be set in 1960s Egypt and has both Emirati and Egyptian filmmakers. After a year since its announcement, Netflix debuted the first images on the anticipated Egyptian original series ‘Paranormal’, which marks the first collaboration to happen between the world’s leading entertainment service and Egypt. There's something incredibly addicting about K-dramas that will have any viewers binge-watching series after series. Egypt Independent. The first look images of the series -which wrapped up lately after a halt due to Corona pandemic- show Dr. Refaat Ismail (Ahmed Amin) in his forties, where he undergoes a series of paranormal incidents. 10 Possessed (2019): 6.9 By: Mostafa El Meteni @MossMeteni. Email bollywoodwallah@gmail.com Instagram @sonupii #ParanormalReview #Netflix #AhmedAmin The series is adapted from the best-selling novels written by the late Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, who is recognized as the first contemporary horror and science fiction writer in the Arabic speaking world. Ghost in the machine: Netflix's Paranormal is strictly by the numbers. Release year: 2020. 1.2k. Netflix's head of Arabic and African originals, Ahmed Sharkawi, talks Egypt original 'Paranormal' and the SVOD's ramped-up Middle East plan. This month we’re joined by filmmaker Shahab Zargari to discuss Netflix’s new supernatural series Paranormal, a supernatural drama set in Egypt, with a story actually told by Egyptians!We’re excited to dive into this overall excellent show. But Paranormal, Netflix's first Egyptian series, also marks a shift in the entertainment industry in Egypt, and the wider Arab world. Debuting last month, TV adaptation of 90s horror book series “Paranormal” becomes the first Egyptian Netflix original series to make it on the list of top-rated TV shows in history on IMDB. Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series "Paranormal," a major step in the streaming service's Middle Eastern strategy.. The official website of the Netflix Network has announced its collaboration with producer Mohamed Hafezy and director Amr Salama to display an adaptation of the “Paranormal” series of novels by late Egyptian writer Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. Egypt Independent. Netflix Official statement Amsterdam. October 29, 2020 3:25 pm. This is the first original Netflix series from Egypt and it’s a collaboration that is off to an amazing start. The Netflix original series is based on the best-selling thriller novels written by the late Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series ”Paranormal,” a major step in the streaming service’s Middle Eastern strategy. Netflix … Oct 22, 2020 #1. Paranormal | Official Trailer | Netflix Egypt Original Series Fantasy/Drama/Horror Discussion in 'Fantasy and Science Fiction' started by Freja, Oct 22, 2020. Report This. Paranormal: Egypt’s first Netflix original series coming soon. The TV series, based on the bestselling books by Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, misses the chance to take a … Dr.Ahmed Khalid Tawfik always dreamt of having his novels turn into screen plays. Expected to be filmed in Egypt, PARANORMAL is the third Middle Eastern Netflix original show after Jinn, which features a cast of emerging Jordanian talents and is set to be released on June 13, 2019, and Al Rawabi School for Girls, which was announced last April. Netflix decided to film "Paranormal" in Egypt in order to stay true to the books it is based on and to reflect its commitment to creating authentic Egyptian content for global audiences. Netflix has already launched the first trial of the series, which is based on the novel by the late Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. Videos Paranormal. Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik the author of Paranormal series' original novel is famous with young people in Egypt who gave him the nickname (the godfather) and he is considered the first arabic horror writer. Supernatural and fantasy K-dramas can be anything from ghosts and the paranormal to parallel universes. Egyptian Netflix Original Paranormal (ما وراء الطبيعة) has become a fan favourite across the Middle East, it was even ranked number one in Saudi Arabia! Season 1 Teaser: Paranormal. Photo: Paranormal official poster. It's the 1st Egyptian work that gets into the IMDB top 250 list . CAIRO – 8 August 2020: Netflix released the first look images for the highly anticipated series “Paranormal” the first Netflix Arabic Original from Egypt. The series is based on Egyptian novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik's books about a doctor whose lifelong scientific convictions are suddenly called into question. Netflix, the world’s leading online streaming service, has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its highly-anticipated series ‘Paranormal’, scheduled to release on November 5. Posted by 2 days ago [US] Paranormal (2020) - Set in the 1960s, the series, packed with mystery and suspense, depicts the … Paranormal was filmed in Egypt, primarily in the city of Cairo. Paranormal Flyer - Official statement . ‘Paranormal’ becomes first Arabic Netflix series to accommodate deaf and blind viewers. But Paranormal, Netflix's first Egyptian series, also marks a shift in the entertainment industry in Egypt, and the wider Arab world. Mon, 27 May 2019 - 12:47 GMT. Late author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s best-selling book series comes to life in this adaptation by writer-director Amr Salama ("Sheikh Jackson"). Created in Egypt by Egyptians, Netflix's new series "Paranormal" has made history as the streaming service's first Arabia Original series from the country, gaining the tagline, "Made in Egypt.. The series’ cast and crew is also made up of both Egyptians and other Arabs. Report This . 58,620 885. Netflix, the world’s leading online streaming service, is set to provide Arabic audio descriptions to allow visually impaired audiences to enjoy the series ‘Ma Waraa al-Tabea’ (Paranormal), scheduled for a November 5 release. Netflix has named Egyptian actor and writer Ahmed Amin as the star of its new horror series, Paranormal. Egypt Today. His critically acclaimed novels in Arabic have sold more than 15 million copies. Watched by the World". Edit.