Series synopsis
Leh Laa?!, also known as ليه لأ is a drama television series that premiered on MBC 1 on June 3, 2020. It was created by Mariam Abou Ouf, Mariam Naoum, Sard (Writers' Room). It stars Amina Khalil, Nelly Karim, Menna Shalabi and Ahmed Tarek.
Leh Laa?! is a female-led Egyptian anthology drama that stands out for its candid exploration of women’s autonomy and social constraints. The first season follows Alia, a privileged young woman who breaks away from a controlling mother and an arranged marriage to define her own path. Each subsequent season introduces a new story — from adoption to divorce — combining emotional realism with sharp, contemporary social commentary. Featuring Amina Khalil, Menna Shalaby and Nelly Karim.
Premise
Leh Laa?! is a female-led Egyptian anthology drama that stands out for its candid exploration of women’s autonomy and social constraints. The first season follows Alia, a privileged young woman who breaks away from a controlling mother and an arranged marriage to define her own path. Each subsequent season introduces a new story — from adoption to divorce — combining emotional realism with sharp, contemporary social commentary. Featuring Amina Khalil, Menna Shalaby and Nelly Karim.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amina Khalil as Alia
- Nelly Karim as شيريهان محمود - شيري
- Menna Shalabi as Nada
- Ahmed Tarek as كريم
- Hani Adel as Sherif
- Moataz Hesham as ياسين
- Ahmed Hatem as Salah
- Salah Abdallah as محمود
Supporting cast
- Mohamed Al Sharnuby as Hussain
- Aaidah Riyadh as درية / دودو
- Maha Abou Ouf as Seema
- Nadine as نوشكا
- Murad Makram as Khalid
- Sherine Reda as Hala
- Mohsen Mohey ElDein as Nabil
- Omar El Saeed as Ahmed
- Selim Mostafa as Younis
- Tamer Nabil as Ragi
- Sarrah Abdelrahman as Rania
- Mariam El Khosht
Guest cast
- Hadil Hassan as منة
- Nabil Ali Maher as منير عبدالله
- Engy Salama as سهيلة
- Samia Asaad as ليلى
- Alaa Sinan as أفنان
- Faten Wasel as سعاد
- جوري بكر as ريهام
- Marwan Walid
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 45 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | June 3, 2020 | July 3, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 15 | June 9, 2021 | July 2, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 15 | June 22, 2023 | July 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The series focuses on the difference between generations in ideas and technology, along with the societal issues experienced by children and objected to by parents. |
June 3, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 4, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 9, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 10, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 11, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 22, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 23, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 24, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 6, 2023 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday, Friday, Saturday |