<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Shahid launched the first episode of the new drama series "220 Days" this morning. The short series, which consists of only 15 episodes, had a strong, emotional, and tense opening, sparking audience interaction on social media.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:600/338;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e3540dfd-397d-4508-9ab7-1a8ac1302d7c.jpg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Karim Fahmy discovers a serious illness and hides it from his wife.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The first episode witnessed a shocking surprise when Ahmed (Karim Fahmy), the series' hero, discovers that he has a malignant disease. However, he decides to hide the news from his wife, Maryam, played by actress Saba Mubarak, in an attempt to protect her from the pain.<br> This decision reveals the complex layers of love and sacrifice that surround the character.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The surprise at the end of the episode... the news of the pregnancy changes everything.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The end of the episode was no less exciting, as Maryam surprises her husband with the news of her pregnancy, adding a new layer of psychological conflict and mixed feelings of hope and fear. Thus, the series opens wide the door to an exciting dramatic escalation.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A strong love relationship faces a severe test.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The story revolves around the love affair between Ahmed, a novelist, and his wife, Maryam, who shares the details of his life and writings. Ahmed titled his latest novel "220 Days," the same title as the series, reflecting the time period that changed the course of the couple's lives.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> But emotional harmony quickly turns into tension when the news of her pregnancy intersects with the revelation of Ahmed's illness, and the relationship enters a spiral of anxiety, suspicion, jealousy, and fear of loss.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A distinguished team leads the series</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> "220 Days" is written by Mahmoud Zahran, with a screenplay and dialogue by Samar Bahjat and Nadine Nader, and directed by Karim El Adl. The series stars a number of stars, most notably:<br> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Enjoy interesting and useful content with</span> an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">podcast</span></a> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</span><br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Saba Mubarak</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Karim Fahmy</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Hanan Suleiman</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Aida Riad</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Ali Al-Tayeb</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Lina Sofia</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Mira Diab</span><br><br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:١٫٠٠em;">"220 Days": A human drama about love and destiny</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">The series promises a blend of human drama and emotional suspense, in a story about a relationship being tested against the harshest of challenges: illness, limited time, and the fear of loss. Will Ahmed and Mariam be able to overcome this test? This is what the upcoming episodes will reveal.</span><br></p>