Series synopsis
Wist El-Balad, also known as وسط البلد is a drama soap television series that premiered on MBC Shahid on February 27, 2022. It stars Samira Abdulaziz, Farah Anany, Gamal Abdel Nasser and Nasser Seif.
Set in the heart of a bustling Egyptian neighbourhood, Downtown follows the intertwined lives of middle and working-class families navigating love, loss, rivalry and daily struggle. When a father dies and his eldest son discovers he has been cut from the will, long-buried tensions erupt between siblings. A sprawling soap opera that captures the texture of everyday Egyptian life with warmth, conflict and a large ensemble cast.
Premise
Set in the heart of a bustling Egyptian neighbourhood, Downtown follows the intertwined lives of middle and working-class families navigating love, loss, rivalry and daily struggle. When a father dies and his eldest son discovers he has been cut from the will, long-buried tensions erupt between siblings. A sprawling soap opera that captures the texture of everyday Egyptian life with warmth, conflict and a large ensemble cast.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Samira Abdulaziz as Zinat
- Farah Anany as Soha
- Gamal Abdel Nasser as Fadl
- Nasser Seif as Kamel
- Farah as Nahla
- Samah Alsaeed as Samiha
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 222 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 222 | February 27, 2022 | March 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 27, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 28, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 1, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC Shahid |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 27, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 7, 2023 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | continue |