Series synopsis
The Hibiscus-Man, also known as الرجل العناب is a sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on YouTube on July 10, 2013. It ended on August 8, 2013. It was created by Ahmad Fahmy, Shiko, Hesham Maged. It stars Ahmad Fahmy, Hesham Maged, Shiko and Merritt.
This science-fiction show revolves around a mad scientist, known by his friends as the "Al Ragol Al E'naab." The mad scientist concocts an elixir that gives regular human beings supernatural abilities. Though he tries to use his potion to help people, the government hinds him out and goes after him. In the midst of his manhunt, Egypt undergoes a major disaster, prompting the Egyptian government to seek out his help rather than his arrest.
Premise
This science-fiction show revolves around a mad scientist, known by his friends as the "Al Ragol Al E'naab." The mad scientist concocts an elixir that gives regular human beings supernatural abilities. Though he tries to use his potion to help people, the government hinds him out and goes after him. In the midst of his manhunt, Egypt undergoes a major disaster, prompting the Egyptian government to seek out his help rather than his arrest.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ahmad Fahmy as عصفور/ الرجل العناب
- Hesham Maged as بيرم
- Shiko as تيسير فهمي
- Merritt as نتاشة
- Engy Wegdan as استاذه سلمي
- Entesar as فاطمه
- Salah Abdallah as صريح الفيل
- Youssef Eid as عم هيصه
Supporting cast
- Ahmed Fathy as بخه
- Maher Maher as مدحت
- Ayman Mansour as أبنودي
- Bayoumi Fouad as دكتور شيحه
- Noha Lotfy as Faten
- Mohamed Osama
- Sami Maghouri
- Mohamed Abdel Rahman
- Mohamed Ali Rizk
- Mohamed Tharwat
- Khalil Morsi
- Mahmoud El-Bezzawy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | July 10, 2013 | August 8, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Bayram's graduation project gets rejected again. Asfour works in the singer Karika’s band; at a wedding he accidentally causes the couple to get divorced. |
July 10, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tayseer storms his son's school, where he finds out that his son stole a pen. Bayram’s ex-fiancée files a suit against him as he tried the hibiscus potion on her. |
July 11, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bayram hits Asfour with his car and takes him home, where he tries the potion on him. As Bayram’s pet monkey messes the formula, Asfour wakes up to find himself incredibly strong. |
July 12, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 10, 2013 |
| Last aired | August 8, 2013 |
| Runtime | 38 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 19:00:00 |