Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Nile Drama
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.1/10
Layali El-Helmeya
Overview
A sweeping saga spanning Egyptian history from the era of King Farouk to the early 21st century, Al Helmeya Nights centres on the bitter rivalry between the Al-Badri and Ghanem families in Cairo's Helmeya neighbourhood. Driven by revenge, ambition, and shifting power, the series — written by Osama Anwar Okasha with over 300 actors across six seasons — is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in Arab television drama.
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.1 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Egypt.
- • Original Language: Arabic.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Yehia El Fakharany
Selim El-Badry
Safia ElEmary
Nazik El-Selehdar
Hesham Selim
Adel Selim El-Badry
Hanan Shawqi
Qamar Zenhom El-Samahy
Salah El-Saadany
Soliman Ghanem
Sameh El-Sereety
Helmy Kholeif
Inam Salusah
Waseefa El-Marzouqi
Mamdouh Abdelalim
Ali Selim El-Badry
Seasons
Season 1
18 Episodes • Aired 1987-10-18
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
25 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
30 Episodes • Aired 1990-03-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
42 Episodes • Aired 1992-03-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
40 Episodes • Aired 1995-01-31
No season overview provided for this season.
