Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Abu Janti (King of taxi/ King of lancer)
Overview
Abu Janti — self-proclaimed "King of the Lancer" — is a Damascus taxi driver whose cab doubles as a confessional, comedy club and social mirror. Each episode brings a new passenger with a new story, and Abu Janti can't help but get involved. Written by and starring Samer El Masri, born from a beloved sketch on Spotlight (2003), this Syrian black comedy uses the taxi as a window into everyday Damascus life — funny, sharp and occasionally heartbreaking.
This production, originally released in 2010, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in Syrian Arab Republic.
- • Original Language: Arabic.
Starring Cast
Samer Al Masri
Mohie AL-Deen (Abu Janti)
Ayman Reda
Abu Lila
Andre Skaf
Imad (Rafrafet)
Tag Heider
Awatef
Shokran Mortja
Sou'ad
Fadi Sobieh
Saeed Houzani
Samia Al Jazayeri
Badea'a (Aum AL-Noor)
Khaled Taja
Abu AL-Muluk
Seasons
Season 1
30 Episodes • Aired 2010-08-21
Abu Janti, King of the Taxi or King of the Lancer, a Syrian comedy series that was shown in Ramadan 1431 AH - 2010 AD
Season 2
30 Episodes • Aired 2012-07-20
'Abu Janti 2' is a series and a sequel to the first part that was filmed in Dubai. The events revolve around a taxi driver who solves customer problems, forgetting his problems behind them.
