A love story between a divorced hairdresser living in life's chaos and a disciplined doctor running on a strict schedule — the idea may sound familiar, but Ward Ala Foll wa Yasmeen proves that a familiar idea becomes extraordinary when written with genuine honesty.
This Ward Ala Foll wa Yasmeen series review covers a romantic social drama now streaming daily on Shahid across 15 episodes — and already topping the trend list.
| Premiere | May 31, 2026 |
| Platform | Shahid (daily episodes) |
| Written by | Wael Hamdi & Amr Samir Atef |
| Directed by | Mohamed Abd El Tawab |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Romantic social drama |
The Story: Two Opposite Worlds — One Encounter That Changes Everything
"Ilham" is a divorced hairdresser carrying the full weight of her family alone — her son Karim and her mother. Her life is organized chaos in its own way: she solves problems moment by moment, adapts to every situation, and carries more than she should. When her ex-husband discovers her independence and is released from prison, she is forced to flee her home with her son in search of safety.
"Tarek" is a lab doctor who lives by a precise schedule, keeping strict control over every detail of his life. At a critical point while pursuing a master's scholarship, he unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of Ilham's chaotic life — something he never planned for.
When their lives intersect, a love story full of challenges and deeply human moments begins — a brief encounter that leads to a chain of events filled with surprises, and an ending no one can predict.
Main Characters: Ilham and Tarek — A Contrast That Feels Real, Not Manufactured
Ilham — Saba Mubarak
A divorced hairdresser carrying her family alone — outwardly chaotic, but inside her lies the strength of a woman life has tested repeatedly without breaking.
Tarek — Ahmed Abdel Wahab
A lab doctor with an iron routine — outwardly disciplined, but carrying inside questions that his daily schedule has never been able to answer.
What makes this duo work is that their contrast isn't just dramatic decoration — each character completes what the other lacks. Ilham reminds Tarek that life can't be managed by timetables. And Tarek shows her that some structure isn't restriction, but relief. When order meets chaos, does the heart win, or does life impose its own rules?
Audience Response: Trending From Episode One
After its premiere on Shahid, Ward Ala Foll wa Yasmeen received massive audience engagement and widespread praise for its cast's performances — trending after just three episodes. This kind of immediate reaction is rare and only happens when a story touches something genuinely real in its viewers.
Ilham's story in particular resonated deeply with many women in the audience — a woman carrying more than she can bear without complaining, protecting her children while keeping her smile intact even when she's alone. This kind of honesty is what builds real audience connection.
Strengths
- Saba Mubarak's performance — among her finest in Arab drama
- Characters written with genuine human depth
- 15 tight episodes with no filler
- A convincing and loveable contrasting duo
- Fast-paced rhythm that hooks you from episode one
- Massive audience response from day one
Weaknesses
- The core idea isn't new — the opposites-attract formula
- Some side storylines need more development
- Still airing — final verdict may evolve
Our Rating After 3 Episodes: 8/10
A romantic human drama that proves a familiar idea becomes extraordinary when written with honesty — Saba Mubarak delivers one of her most beautiful performances, and a duo well worth following.
