"My Mother" dominates the Saudi drama scene with a touching and realistic story.

The Saudi version of the popular Turkish series "My Mother" has secured its place among the most-watched and most-shared shows on social media, thanks to its emotional story that touches the hearts of viewers.

The story of the series My Mother The series tells the story of Basma, played by the talented Taraf Al-Obaidi, a victim of violence and neglect at the hands of her mother, Siham, and her husband, Obaid. She faces many challenges until she finds safety with her teacher, Maryam, played by Al-Anoud Saud.

A journey of escape and suffering... Maryam and Basma flee violence into the unknown As the episodes progress, the dramatic tension increases, especially after Maryam's decision to smuggle Basma to Riyadh, in an attempt to save her from a harsh reality. In a bold move, she changes the child's name and introduces her to her family as her own daughter, pushing the story into moral and human complexities. Maryam finds herself torn between telling the truth or continuing the lie in order to protect the child, which increases viewers' sympathy and deepens their interaction with the series' characters.

Taraf Al-Abidi steals the spotlight...and touching messages behind every scene Taraf Al-Obaidi's performance received widespread acclaim, particularly for her ability to embody the emotions of a child living in fear and pain, yet maintaining innocence and positivity. Some compared her to Turkish actress Beren Gokildiz, who played the same role in the Turkish version. Shahid also attracted attention by publishing details about the show's characters, accompanied by the phrase: "Just traits... but behind them are many stories and meanings," referring to the human depth behind each character in the series. It is worth noting that "Mom" is inspired by the Turkish version of the same name, which was originally adapted from the Japanese drama "Mother."