<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The first episode of the series “Bel Dam” witnessed remarkable interaction from the audience, as viewers entered directly into the heart of the events without long introductions, which was praised by many. The series, which is shown on the “Shahid” platform, has received great attention since its announcement, especially after its star, Maguy Bou Ghosn, teased the audience with a picture of the official poster, commenting:<br> “Our journey is about to begin. Enjoy watching and we look forward to your interaction with each episode during the holy month of #Ramadan 🤍.”<br><br> Secrets revealed from the beginning<br><br> The first episode begins with an introductory tour of the series' characters and their relationships, but events soon take a shocking turn, as Ghalia discovers that her daughter has thalassemia, which turns her life upside down, especially when tests reveal that she is not a carrier of this genetic disease! This surprise puts Ghalia in front of serious questions about her past, which opens the door to a series of exciting events.<br><br> Audience reactions: excitement or boredom?<br><br> The audience's reaction to the first episode was strong, and opinions varied about the course of the story:<br> • One of the followers wrote: “Wonderful, a very beautiful beginning that I liked.. It is clear that there are many secrets between the families, such as the story of the illness, the story of Walid and his wife, and the pregnancy.. A promising beginning for an enjoyable work, and the nice thing is that there is no procrastination or long introduction about the characters, we immediately entered the events.. It is clear that there will be flashbacks from the past.”<br> • On the other hand, another follower criticized the focus on Ghalia and Tariq’s relationship, saying: “The first episode is nice, but we are tired of the fact that Tariq is divorced from Ghalia and they have reconciled, and Ghalia does not want him, but at the same time she is with him.. It has been enough for them for three years. If it is longer than one episode, it will become boring.”<br><br> Romantic moments and touching scenes<br><br> One of the scenes that caught the audience's attention the most was the relationship between the father and his daughter, as a follower expressed her admiration for this touching emotional relationship. GIFs and clips from the romantic scenes also flooded social media, and one follower commented on the scene that brought together Ghalia and Tariq, saying:<br> The title of this scene is: If your opponent is your lover, do not fight.<br><br> Touching tribute to Nahi Sinan<br><br> One of the moments that affected the viewers was the tribute message to Nahi Sinan at the beginning of the series, where a follower said:<br> “This is so sweet!! 🥹 Before the series starts, they put this little message that makes one cry and get emotional!! Dedicated to the soul of Nahi Sinan.. May God have mercy on her soul 🤍.”<br><br> The story of the series "By Blood"<br><br> The series revolves around Ghalia, who discovers after 45 years a dangerous secret about her family and birth, which prompts her to search for the mysterious truth about her true identity. This journey full of surprises makes her face facts that may change her life forever.<br><br> Action heroes<br><br> The series includes a group of stars, including:<br> • Maggie Bou Ghosn<br> Badih Abu Shakra<br> • Bassem Mughniyeh<br> • Jesse Abdo<br> • Knight's Medal<br> • Cynthia Karam<br> • Carol Abboud<br> • Saeed Sarhan<br> • Marilyn Naaman<br> Mr. Ferini<br> The series is written by Nadine Jaber and directed by Philippe Asmar.<br></p>