E Series (web series) explained

Screenplay:	Yoosuf Shafeeu
Music:	Ayyuman Shareef
Country:	Maldives
Language:	Divehi
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	9
Producer:	Fathimath Fareela
Cinematography:	Ahmed Zifaaf
Editor:	Yoosuf Shafeeu
Company:	24 Entertainments Eupe Productions Shy Productions

E Series is a series of Maldivian anthology thriller web series produced by Fathimath Fareela under 24 Entertainments.^[1] The first chapter titled Baby written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu, stars Ibrahim Jihad, Aminath Shuha and Ibrahim Yaeesh in main roles.^{[2] [3]} It follows a confused husband digging deeper into his wife's alleged affairs.

The second chapter titled Hissu, directed by Ismail Shafeeq, stars Ibrahim Jihad in lead role and narrates the challenges and struggles a husband goes through in search of his missing wife. The third segment titled Bahdhal, directed by Jihad follows the supernatural encounters faced by a womanizer (Ahmed Easa).

Cast and characters

Baby

• Ibrahim Jihad as Rashid
• Aminath Shuha as Zeyba
• Ibrahim Yaeesh as Sameer
• Mohamed Faisal as Siraj; Sameer's brother
• Mohamed Afrah as Jaufar; Zeyba's father
• Ibrahim Muneez as Muneez
• Mariyam Sana as Zeeshan
• Ahmed Azmee as Azmee

Hissu

• Ibrahim Jihad as Zahir
• Rafiu Mohamed as Riyaz
• Fathimath Sujana as Shiuna
• Mohamed Rifshan as Ziyadh, Zahir's half-brother
• Mohamed as Modex

Bahdhal

• Ahmed Easa as Laamiu
• Fathimath Sujana as Faahira
• Shima as Sadhiya
• Zack as Hassan
• Mohamed Afrah as Zameer

Development

On 14 November 2021, it was revealed that first chapter of the series titled Baby will feature Ibrahim Jihad, Aminath Shuha and Ibrahim Yaeesh in the main role.^[4] The series marks the debut performance of Ibrahim Yaeesh, who was selected by director Yoosuf Shafeeu for the role after an audition.^[4] Filming for the third segment titled Bahdhal commenced in November 2021.^[5]

Release and reception

The first chapter was made available for streaming through Baiskoafu on 9 July 2022 on the occasion of Eid al-Adha 1443. The three episode limited series met with positive reviews from critics, where Saajid Abdulla from MuniAvas particularly praised the performance of the leading actors including the newcomer, Ibrahim Yaeesh.^[6] The second chapter was made available for streaming through Baiskoafu on 10 August 2022.^[7] Upon release, the three episodes limited series met with positive reviews from critics, particularly praising the screenplay pace and performance of the lead actor.^[8] The first episode of the third chapter titled Bahdhal was released on 13 October 2022.^[9]

Notes and References

1. News: Teaser of "Baby" released . Divehi . Hurihaa . Nafiz . Hussain . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928143135/https://hurihaa.mv/9426 . live . 28 September 2022 . 28 September 2022. dmy-all.
2. News: First Chapter of "E Series"; alot happening in teaser alone . Divehi . Vaguthu . Adhunan . Faariha . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928142910/https://vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/649543 . live . 28 September 2022 . 27 September 2022. dmy-all.
3. News: First Chapter of Yooppe's "E Series" is "Baby" . Divehi . Mihaaru . Adhushan . Ahmed . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927072647/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/100427 . live . 27 September 2022 . 27 September 2022. dmy-all.
4. News: First Chapter of "E Series" is "Baby" . Divehi . Avas . Adam . Ahmed Hameed . 14 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927095341/https://avas.mv/109946 . live . 27 September 2022 . 27 September 2022. dmy-all.
5. News: Filming commenced for the segment "Bahdhal" from "E Series" . MuniAvas . Rasheed . Ahmed . 1 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211104859/https://www.muniavas.com/38886 . live. 11 December 2021 . 11 December 2021 . dmy-all.
6. News: Yoope's "Baby" available for streaming . Divehi . MuniAvas . Abdulla . Saajid . 12 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927072018/https://www.muniavas.com/41436 . live . 27 September 2022 . 27 September 2022. dmy-all.
7. News: Faree's "Hissu" can be streamed now . Divehi . AdduLive . Adhushan . Ahmed . 11 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928150507/https://www.addulive.com/265640 . live . 28 September 2022 . 28 September 2022. dmy-all.
8. News: "Hissu" available for streaming through Baiskoafu . Divehi . MuniAvas . Rasheed . Ahmed . 11 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928150351/https://www.muniavas.com/42343 . live . 28 September 2022 . 28 September 2022. dmy-all.
9. News: Fareela's "Badhal" available for streaming through Baiskoafu . Divehi . MuniAvas . Rasheed . Ahmed . 14 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221015045654/https://www.muniavas.com/43259 . live . 15 October 2022 . 15 October 2022. dmy-all.