Al-Aasouf Part One...an artwork that sparked controversy and achieved high viewership rates.

The first part of Al-Asouf is considered one of the most prominent Saudi television series that was first shown in 2018. It caused a huge uproar and sparked widespread controversy and deep debate, which prompted millions of Arab audiences to watch it, achieving great success and high viewership rates. It is not just a series that presents a narration of dramatic events, but rather a television series that explores the cultural, social and economic transformations that Saudi society witnessed during the seventies of the last century. Below, we present to you all the details related to it.

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The story of the series Al-Asouf, Part One In a historical drama format, the story of the first part of the Gulf series, Al-Asouf, revolves around a middle-class family. It explores the radical transformations that the city of Riyadh witnessed over the course of fifty years, highlighting the period of economic boom and the intellectual changes that affected the behavior and beliefs of some members of society. The series witnessed the evolution of life from simplicity and ancient traditions to manifestations of modernity with the emergence of television and formal education. It also discussed many important social topics and issues such as the problems of marriage, family relations, divorce, and polygamy.

Events of the first part of the series Al-Asouf The events of the first part of the Al-Asouf series take place between 1970 and 1975, reviewing the features of social life in all its details, in addition to the economic and cultural reality of Saudi society in the seventies of the last century, along with the prevailing societal thought of that period among the general public, business dealings, lifestyles, and the conditions of young people in that era. The events are narrated through the Al-Tayyan family, consisting of the mother and her three sons (Mohammed, Khaled, and Mohsen), in addition to their relatives, as their family name is derived from their original profession, which is building houses from mud. Their lives witness a gradual transformation through the character of Khaled, the intelligent and ambitious person who seeks to develop himself despite the challenges that stand in his way, whether from his family or from the surrounding society.

Al-Asouf: When Riyadh Becomes a Stage for Controversy and Incitement The series also explored the Muslim Brotherhood's presence in Saudi Arabia, portraying a cell led by one of its members and integrating it into the fabric of society through the character of Sheikh Saad. The work was able to address many sensitive social topics previously undiscussed in Gulf productions, which is why it attracted widespread interest from millions of viewers across the Arab world.

The end of the first part of the series Al-Asouf The first part of the series "Al-Asouf" concluded with many exciting and interesting events, while leaving many questions and inquiries for the viewers, opening the door to presenting a second part. The final episode witnessed a touching scene of Khaled reprimanding his son Sami after he was thrown in prison for joining a terrorist group, which illustrates the internal struggle of the father character between love and rejection.

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The heroes of the first part of the series Al-Asouf Here is the crew that participated in the first part of the Al-Aasouf series, and they played a major role in the success of the series due to their strong performance and high abilities in embodying their roles to the fullest. They are:

Nasser Al-Qasabi played the role of Khaled. Habib Al Habib played the character of Hamoud. Reem Abdullah played the role of Jaheer. Abdulrahman Nafeh played the role of Youssef. Abdul-Ilah Al-Sanani played the role of Mohsen. Laila Al Salman played the role of Hayla. Eid Saad as Ali. Rimas Mansour as Tarfa. Maha Zain as Moodi. Abdulaziz Al-Sakerin as Mohammed. Zara Al Balushi as Sarah. Abdullah Al-Muzaini as Abu Yaish. Ilham Al-Rashidi as Zainab. Shafika Youssef plays the role of Ghazira, Al-Jazzy's mother. Rowan Al Amer as Qamasha. Dana Al Salem as Al Bandari. Afnan Fouad as Anoud. Directed by Muthanna Sobh. Written by Abdulrahman Al-Wabili. Produced by 03 Drama and Cinema Production and Distribution Company. Follow exclusive content that you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits you can't miss with Special, the world's most popular site.

Number of episodes of the first part of the series Al-Asouf The first part of the Al-Aasouf series, whose first episode was shown for the first time on Saudi channels on May 17, 2018, consists of 23 episodes, each of which lasts about an hour and a quarter (45 minutes).

Al-Asouf TV series reviews, part one Despite the great success of the first part of the Al-Asouf series and its wide acclaim from many audiences and critics, it was subjected to some minor criticism. Everyone praised its strong story and plot, its exciting and enjoyable narrative style, along with its realistic and unique acting performance, in addition to the distinguished directing, along with its documentation of the values of tolerance and family cohesion in the seventies, considering that it presents a realistic image of Saudi society. At the same time, it was subjected to a lot of criticism and sparked widespread anger on all social networking sites, especially Twitter, due to its display of some scenes that indicate betrayal and prostitution, which do not exist in Saudi society. Some considered it a distortion of the image of Saudi society as it was, in addition to the lack of depth in some scenes and dialogues.

Al-Asouf TV series awards, part one The first part of the Al-Aasouf series won many diverse awards in appreciation of the efforts of the work team in producing a series of this distinguished and creative form, the most prominent of which are:

The award for Best Gulf Drama Series Released during Ramadan 2018 was received by star Abdul-Ilah Al-Sinani at a ceremony organized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information.

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In conclusion, the first part of Al-Asouf is an exciting artistic experience, a unique qualitative leap in Saudi television productions, and a suitable choice for fans of historical dramas full of excitement and suspense. This is due to its success in opening the doors to many unspoken social issues and its presentation of the transformations of Saudi society during the 1970s.