Egyptian crime series are more than just drama. They are full journeys into mystery, suspense, and investigation. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the most notable titles that brought this world to life through gripping plots and distinct atmospheres.
Al Mizan
The series follows Noha, a lawyer who takes on the defense of her client Sherif Mokhtar in the murder case of his wife. But after losing the case, she begins to uncover shocking secrets about her own life that turn everything upside down.
Written by: Baher Dowidar
Directed by: Ahmed Khaled Moussa
Al Sayad
The series tells the story of a young man working in one of the security agencies, until an unexpected problem prevents him from continuing in his role. When a mysterious case emerges, one of his colleagues turns to him for help, and together they begin unraveling its complex threads.
Written by: Amr Samir Atef
Directed by: Ahmed Medhat
Wesh Tany
This series explores the hidden world of businessmen and their relationship with power, through the story of a businessman who smuggles his fortune out of the country, and a young man from a middle-class background who works as a bodyguard for businessmen to support his father, only to find himself pulled into a world full of secrets.
Written by: Walid Youssef, Wael Abdallah
Directed by: Wael Abdallah
The Giza Serial Killer
Based on a true story, the series follows a serial killer who committed multiple murders in the neighborhood where he lived without raising suspicion for a long time, making the events even more chilling and intense.
Written by: Mohamed Salah El Azab
Directed by: Hady El Bagoury
Monataf Khatar
The story revolves around Salma El Wakeel, a famous TikTok star whose body is found inside the car of Khaled Yehia, a candidate for the presidency of a major fan-backed club. From there, the investigation begins into one of the most mysterious and suspenseful cases.
Written by: Mohamed El Masry
Directed by: Sudair Massoud
Tahqiq
The series tells the story of a mysterious novel that pushes five people into committing crimes that alter the balance of their lives, while Hesham begins reading it and trying to decode its secrets, as the lines between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred.
Written by: Mohamed El Dabbah
Directed by: Mohamed Fathy
Grand Hotel
Set in the 1950s, the series follows Ali, who heads to Aswan and takes a job at a grand hotel in order to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his sister, who had been working there.
Written by: Tamer Habib
Directed by: Mohamed Shaker Khodeir
Hagar Gahannam
The series follows three women who plot to kill their husbands. But after carrying out the plan, they discover that one of the husbands is still alive, and he begins hunting them down in search of revenge, driving the story into tense psychological territory.
Written by: Hala El Zoghby
Directed by: Hatem Ali
Haq Mayet
The series centers on lawyer Nader Mostafa Kamal, who is falsely accused of murdering and kidnapping four women. As he tries to prove his innocence, he sets out on a path of revenge against everyone who wronged him.
Written by: Baher Dowidar
Directed by: Fadel El Garhy
