<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The TV series "Rahma" sparked widespread controversy in the Moroccan art scene. Despite achieving high viewership ratings, the series found itself at the center of a storm due to scenes described by some as "bold" and "inappropriate" for the privacy of the holy month and the values of Moroccan society.<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:1080/698;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/39600e8d-35d4-4084-b36e-1402940316f1.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The social story and the actors' performances... praise at first</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Initially, the series "Rahma" received widespread acclaim for its social story that reflects contemporary issues and the skilled performances of its stars. The actors excelled in their roles, which led to the series gaining a wide following at the beginning of the season.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Criticisms of the bold scenes...the beginning of the controversy</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As the episodes progressed, some scenes began to irritate viewers, particularly those between actor Haitham Miftah and actress Karima Ghaith. Many considered these scenes a departure from the norm in Moroccan drama, particularly in the portrayal of romantic relationships and intimate situations between the characters. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/704;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e4eda853-56cc-4322-9542-fe874ae3c8df.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Social media reactions: Criticisms escalate</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Viewers' criticism of the series was not limited to social media, but also extended to art critics and media professionals, many of whom felt that the work perpetuated an unrealistic stereotype of Moroccan women, portraying some female characters as aggressive, capable of betrayal and murder with ease. They considered this a clear disregard for the psychological and human dimensions of the characters.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Defending the series: a bold move or controversy?</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On the other hand, some viewers defended the show as a bold step toward breaking the traditional constraints that dominate Moroccan drama. They believed that boldness in its approach may be necessary to keep pace with societal developments, but at the same time, others questioned whether this boldness served the story or was merely a means to stir controversy and attract attention.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:686/447;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/8184e6a6-efb5-40f2-8a8a-3d300aa28934.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Heroes of the series "Rahma"</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series "Mercy" stars Karima Ghaith, Haitham Miftah, Abdullah Didan, Farah Al-Fassi, Reem Fakri, Mona Fatto, and others. The series is written by Bushra Malik and directed by Muhammad Ali Al-Majboud and Ali Majboud.<br></p>