Kalabsh season 2 explained

Kalabsh 2 (Handcuff^[1]) is a 2018 Egyptian TV-Series, a sequel to Kalabsh, which was aired on the previous Ramadan season.^[2] It was directed by Peter Mimy and written by Baher Dewidar. It was one of the most recognized shows during Ramadan season.^[3]

A third season was announced to be aired in Ramadan 2019.^[4]

Production

Director Peter Mimy previously announced the title of the season would be Pasha Masr" (a title was repeatedly given to Slim Al Ansari by deputy officer Zenaty, it means: Pasha of Egypt, but then they stuck with original Kalabsh. Maya Zaki (Daughter of actress Rojina) worked in the film as in costumes department.The season introduced Haitham Zaki (Son of Ahmed Zaki) as Aref Abu El Ez and Rojina as Leyla El Shimi.

Overview

The season revolves more around the patriot personality of officer Slim El Ansari (Amir Karara), and on subjects like Islamic radical groups such as ISIS, Al-Nusra, along with criticism against their ideology.^[5] The 30-episode series was officially well-received by Egyptian police force.^[6]

Cast

• Amir Karara: Sleim El Ansari
• Mohamed Lotfy: Ibrahim El-Sunni
• Haitham Zaki: Akef Abu El Ez El Jabalawy
• Abdel Rahman Abou Zahra : Abu El Ez El Jabalawy
• Reem Mostafa: Farida (Slim's wife)
• Ahmed Seyam: Lutfi Abu El-Majd
• Mohsen Mansour: Mahmoud Abd El-Moneim (Houda Saitara)
• Mohamed Mahmoud Abd Al-Aziz: Saeed Al Morsi
• Mahmoud El Bezawy: Salah El-Tokhi
• Mahmoud Hegazy: Ziad
• Mohamed Marzaban: Hammad (Parliament member)
• Sara Elshamy: Salma El Ansari (Slim's sister)
• Hala Fakher: Nadia El Ansari (Slim's mother)
• Rojina: Leyla El Shimi
• Soliman Eid: Shaker
• Ahmed Salah Hosny: Adham (Ex-cop and pro assassin)

Notes and References

1. News: Mada's Ramadan TV tips 2017: What to watch and what to drop. Mada Masr. 2018-07-26. en-US.
2. Web site: Ramadan Mosalsalat Guide 2018. Cairo Scene. 2018-07-26.
3. Web site: 'Kalabsh Part II' achieves highest viewership on YouTube - Egypt Today. www.egypttoday.com. 2018-07-26.
4. Web site: أمير كرارة يعتزم تقديم جزء جديد من مسلسل "كلبش". www.mbc.net. ar. 2018-07-26.
5. Web site: فلسفة الجماعات الإرهابية يكشفها مصطفى الجاسوس لعاكف. www.mbc.net. ar. 2018-07-26.
6. News: Police officers celebrate 'Kalabsh' series with Amir Karara - Egypt Independent. 2017-06-23. Egypt Independent. 2018-07-26. en-US.