For a person who understands only western value, many things will not make sense. Family above individuals, supremacy of elderly in the family, putting ego before lives, women being attachments of men, and nonstop sectarian violence are just a few things that would immediately stand out. The central plot is basically the story of a western educated Lebanese woman being "tamed" and re-educated to accept traditional Arab values. The plot is severely limited by fulfillment of the expectations from its target audience. There are interesting moments early in the series, but overall the plot is flat and predictable. There are some decent acting, but production quality is overall mediocre. Unless you are interested in learning about Arab mentality and culture, you can really skip this one.
Review of Al Hayba
