Series synopsis
The Exchange, also known as الصفقة is a drama television series that premiered on Netflix on February 8, 2023. It was created by Nadia Ahmad, Anne Sobel, Adam Sobel. It stars Mona Hussein, Rawan Mahdi, Rayan Dashti and Mohammed Al-Mansour.
Set in Kuwait in 1988, two women making their way in the boys club of the Kuwait Stock Exchange, on the eve of Saddam Hussein's invasion of the country.
Premise
Set in Kuwait in 1988, two women making their way in the boys club of the Kuwait Stock Exchange, on the eve of Saddam Hussein's invasion of the country.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mona Hussein as منيرة
- Rawan Mahdi as فريدة
- Rayan Dashti as جود
- Mohammed Al-Mansour as أديب
- Jassim Al-Nabhan as نبيل
- Hussain Al-Mahdi as سعود
- Abdullah Bahman as عمر
- Faisal Al-Amiri as أمير
Supporting cast
- Mariam Al-Saleh as حبيبة
- Asmahan Tawfiq as صبيحة
- Huda Al-Khateeb as خولة
- Zahra Al-Kharji as نجود
- Hasan Ibrahim as أحمد
- Moustafa Ashkanani as وليد
- محمد الكاظمي as حسن
- Shabnam Khan
- عباس الخليفي as مشاري
- سعود بوشهري as خليفة
- Hamad Ashknani
Guest cast
- Ash Maeda as Mishari
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 8, 2023 | February 8, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 13, 2025 | February 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bank of Tomorrow As the ink dries on her divorce papers, Farida contends with her new reality. A charity auction reignites a friendly rivalry between her and Munira. |
February 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
It’s a Man’s World On their first days at work and school, Farida seeks an alliance and Jude keeps a low profile. Feeling unheard, Munira takes matters into her own hands. |
February 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Thicker than Milk As the family meticulously plans for its matriarch's 80th, Munira finds tactical inspiration in an unlikely place. Farida pursues more independence. |
February 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Now officially high-powered career women, Farida and Munira find themselves placed on the contract of a big client with even bigger expectations. |
February 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Munira buckles under the weight of family duty. Meanwhile, Farida takes matters into her own hands, turning to an unexpected trade partner for help. |
February 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Between her strained relationship with Jude and relentless ex-husband calling the shots, Farida finds herself in a dramatic, heated argument with Munira. |
February 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | February 13, 2025 |
| Runtime | 51 minutes |
| Status | continue |