By Mariam Elmohandes
TV drama series are an integral part of Egyptian society. Their addictions run in families and they’re here to stay for good. Shows are excellent at uniting people as they gather to watch the daily episodes with great anticipation. What makes Egyptian series truly unique is the storyline, the dialogue and the charismatic characters. Yet, they tend to employ techniques that are considered overused and cliché. Below are the most cliche lines and techniques we really need to get rid of in our Egyptian TV series:

1.  Slapping

Slapping is very commonly used in TV series as characters express their anger by slapping and shouting the word (e5rasiii) to make it sound dramatic. We seriously need to stop slapping;
it’s offensive and promotes abusive behavior.giphysd

2. Late for lecture

When TV series capture the lives of Egyptian college students, they make them appear as lame uptight goodie two shoes, which we know is not the truth. The line “msh hynfa3 aftar y mama hat25r 3la el mo7adra” doesn’t exist. Every Egyptian student is always late for lecture and they don’t even care. So please make a point to capture the true Egyptian college student!

3. Waking up with full makeup on

Who in the hell wakes up with full makeup on every morning?100% of people don’t wake up with full makeup; they’re too lazy to get up in the first place. Waking up with mascara and lipstick doesn’t really reflect on society. Please STOP WEARING EARLY MORNING MAKE UP! And since we’re mentioning makeup, let’s go to no 4.5451

4. Crying with makeup on (again)Untitled

5. Romantic date in a cafe by the Nile

Every time a TV series features a couple having a nice date, it’s always in a cafe by the Nile, and for some odd reason, they’re always ordering lemon juice. Between them on the table are flowers to set the romantic vibes. By the end of the scene, we see the couple leaving the place without drinking the juice. Is the juice a rental that’s why you never drink it? Scriptwriters please be creative with date venues, and for the love of God could someone drink the f***ing juice!13062434_1698689260348078_805634574953907662_n

 

Let’s stop with the cliches and start a whole new TV series era please, shall we?