Al Hayba (2017– ) User Reviews

Surprised...

[LoveGiGi · 8/10 · 22 November 2018]

I really love this show. I binged watched it couldn't stop watching. I was hesitating to watch because I read on this forum ppl say it's a soap. Well it far from a soapie show. Give it a try it's really good. Can't wait for season 2...When is it available on Netflix?

One of the best Syrian/lebanese series

[imbasel22 · 8/10 · 7 August 2020]

Watch it, the only bad thing in that movie is the main actress Alya and this is why i gave 8 not 10, the others are amazing especially Jabl and his mother

As a Lebanese American

[LebaneseBebe · 10/10 · 9 October 2018]

As a Lebanese American I thoroughly liked Al Hayba. The subtitles were not bad. Often there is difference between subtitles and what is actually being said. One of the other users on here complained about the many Mercedes and beautiful homes. As a Lebanese American I can confirm that there are many Mercedes cars and trucks in Lebanon (it's cheaper to import cars from Germany than from the US). And the style of homes is of course going to differ in the Eastern Mediterranean than in the States, so that is not escapism (to the person that described it as escapism). Overall the plot line was good, and reflects some historical reality. I recommend this show for non-Arabs, while keeping in mind that Lebanon is a Mediterranean Middle Eastern country. Completely different landscape, economy, etc.

Great Tv Series on Netflix

[tennielleeugene · 10/10 · 20 September 2018]

The series is amazing and it is also available on Netflix with English subtitles for those who don't speak Arab. The storyline is very interesting and different from what persons like myself (from the western part of the world- North America) know as reality. Over all the series has a perfect balance of action and romance which make Al Hayba a most watch. I know that there is a season 2 but I hope they can do another that continues with the storyline from this season with regard to Jabal an Alia.

Aila & Jabal

[gorkem-69585 · 9/10 · 26 December 2018]

I started watching Al Hayba by a coincidence while randomly searching the series on Netflix. We are only hearing the conflict between Lebanon and Israele. In the series, there is a side effect of Syrian War on narco and a bullet traffic. As a Turkish watcher, I really like listening Lebanese Blonde by Thievery Corporation and the band of Beirut. So that makes me wonder about the mysterious Lebanon lifestyle. Btw, there are so many same words in Turkish. That sounds we had grabbed so many words from Arabic. Also Beirut looks very similiar to my city (Izmir) Hope we will see the second season on Netflix soon.

A look into Arab culture

[aalleekk1989 · 3/10 · 13 March 2021]

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.

Beautiful scenery. That is all.

[gardeniasgl · 1/10 · 1 December 2018]

So this is a show where a woman is subjugated, her son learns to disrespect her, her son is taken from her, and another woman is hit by her husband because she "provoked" him. This woman's family wants her to go back to him, although she is pregnant and vulnerable. Another side story has a couple trying to escape the area because the wife's family has not given permission for her to go with the man. If she goes back, you guessed it. She will be killed. This is horrible and I cannot understand how a situation like this exists anywhere in the world. Not one of the other reviewers seems to have a problem with it. Interestingly, I see nothing about this show on any of the mainstream USA entertainment sites. They are pretending it doesn't exist. On top of that, this is a soap opera with slow moving plot and wooden acting.

English Subtitles for Season 2

[johns435 · 10/10 · 26 October 2018]

Hi everyone, where can I watch - Al Hayba season 2 with english subtitles? Please help

I know MBC have it online but its without english subtitles Please help.

Bring back season 1 storyline!

[leb_luva · 10/10 · 15 April 2020]

Season 1 was one of the best TV series I have watched. Phenomenal acting by all. Great storyline, especially Alia and Jabal. Wish this continued. Bring back Alia and Joe!

Amazing

[vilic-30014 · 10/10 · 4 August 2022]

I'm not an Arab nor a Muslim but I found Al Hayba one of the best programme I have ever seen. I started watching it randomly and simply couldn't stop. I have seen all the seasons so far. The actors are amazing and it gives perfect insight of the Arab world. Although the story is fictional it says a lot of some unspoken reality. I highly recommend it to everyone, you certainly won't regret.

Garbage

[Isee-stupid-people · 1/10 · 18 February 2019]

As an American of Lebanese origins i was looking forward. Painfully horrible acting, extremely slow plot and dialogue, amateurish footage and cinematographer. Entire 1st episode should have been 5-7min if they actually edited the footage.

Loved it!

[kroukos · 10/10 · 4 November 2018]

As an Lebanese Australian I thoroughly enjoyed watching this series on Netflix! I hope season 2 is also shown on Netflix

A very Soapy Opera

[qui_j · 4/10 · 7 October 2018]

I like to watch series from other countries as it is a way to gain global insight. I loved seeing the beauty of the country but the really cheesy acting is something that one has to endure, not to mention the constant grinding of teeth by the lead actor. That kind of quirky behavior really just detracts from the story. The story is pure fantasy, and in reality, I'm sure has singular and immense appeal to an audience from that part of the world as the characters are readily identifiable with people they would know in daily life. Everyone drives a Mercedes or equivalent and lives in beautiful homes that come straight out of an architectural magazine. Pure escapism, but it is a soap opera after all so that's to be expected. Overall, it's a way to get to see another culture from an indigenous, local perspective.

Love it so much

[princesspink-61843 · 10/10 · 14 December 2020]

My favourite series ever! From series 1-4 I loved every second! It's hard to move from the TV you just want to keep watching - roll on season 5!!!

Deep and meaningful

[moe686 · 10/10 · 25 January 2019]

Love, hate, jeolousy, loyalty, compassion, leadership, rivarly, crime, honour, dignity, community, all the emotion and drama you can think of in this show.

Dynamite!

[jesseb-43372 · 9/10 · 17 August 2021]

This show really kept me interested . The lead actress is gorgeous and as well an excellent actress . How the series unfolds is simply amazing. Big thumbs up for me. I cannot understand several low ratings . Was I watching the same show? It's not good but great!

I loved this👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✨✨✨

[ataamensah · 9/10 · 19 August 2022]

This is the first time l watched a Lebanese/Arabic show and l really enjoyed it. The acting was not that great but the story line, the show casing of Arabic culture and thoughts made it very engaging. The theme song was also befitting.

I hoped to see it end with Alia and Joe/Jabal junior feature in a final season with the rest of of the Sheikh Al Jabal family.

Good show. Well done to all is involved🌟

The intro is too long

[haniup · 5/10 · 11 June 2020]

The introduction and open credits is far loo long : almost 4 minutes. Could be kept till the end. Apart from that, nothing special

Loved it!!

[seay-03764 · 10/10 · 11 May 2021]

I really enjoyed this show. I wish there was somewhere to watch S2 3 & 4!!!

WOOOW!! Just wow!

[mariacristinadenolan · 9/10 · 11 October 2020]

This series is very impressive! Taim has Portrayed amazingly as Jabal.. very good actor and the other casts also played a good role.. credits goes all to the characters and ofcourse the directors and the crew. This is one for the books.. couldn't move on with this series hahaha who's with me??? feels like I wanna go to Lebanon and visit the places where they captured the scenes :)

Love Love this series

[wmjberg · 10/10 · 13 July 2022]

So surprised to find season 2-4 after watching 1 a year ago. Hands down the best actors ever and an incredible show. I am almost finished and I don't want it to end. Just fantastic!

Captivation of loyalty and love

[mztarnz · 8/10 · 5 April 2020]

Absolutely blew my expectation was a very interesting insite into Syrian and Lebanon lifestyle family loyalty tradition i love how jabal portraits the more clever strategic leader rather than a reactive one and alia plays the perfect partner "bravo" watched it on Netflix and cannot wait for season 2

Outlaws innocent

[azzamkhalil · 1/10 · 11 December 2020]

Typical lebanese or lets say arab way of defying that living above the law is a way of life. The series portrays a life of a mafia boss that is so innocent but yet guilty.. what sort of irony is this.. plus the waste of time spent on it is not worth all this drama.

As weak and artificial as any other soap opera

[Thatwhichcounts · 2/10 · 31 July 2021]

It is indeed a painfully slow soap opera with wooden acting. It really does seem equivalent to "Days of our Lives".

Won the award of "THE WORST MOVIE"

[alihamdan-11463 · 28 April 2023]

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