The World's First Arab Soap Opera

From acclaimed writer Tony Jordan comes the Middle East's first ever soap opera, Inheritance. Portraying the glamour and beauty within Saudi Arabia, this upstairs downstairs drama tells the story of two families embroiled in a battle over inheritance. Set in Riyadh, Al Mirath begins with a construction magnate's death, Abdulmohsin Al Behitani, who leaves behind his wife and two daughters. He also leaves behind a will which soon unravels the true colours of everybody around him. Following Abdulmohsin's death and disputed will, the family will learn of a long-lost son, a conniving nephew and a murder conspiracy. Inheritance presents the reality of life in Saudi Arabia in all of its social, economic and cultural dimensions. And promises drama, family secrets, romance and betrayal from beginning to end.

Director
Tamer Bassiouni, Christine Melek, Indra Bhose
Writers
Tony Jordon
Cast
Hind Mohammed, Reema Qathmi, Rana Al Shafe’e, Abdulaziz Al Secreen, Sultan Al Mogbaly, Bandar Al Hodair, Nour Hussain, Ohoud Al Samer
Producers
MBC Studios, TwoFour54, Image Nation
Commissioning broadcasters
MBC1, Shahid
Duration
250 x 45 mins
Format
Series
Genre
Soap Opera
Year of production
2020
Languages
Arabic