Season 1 • Episode 31
LatestThe twin brothers Shawqy and Zika wish to change their lives for the better, as Shawqy wants to become an actor and Zika a singer. They pursue their lovers and their dreams, but their job as garbage men stands in the way. All while Mamado, the leader of Zambizy, learns he has twin children in Egypt.
Acting
Hamdy Al Merghany playing twins with actual distinct energy
Writing
36 episodes of escalating absurdity that somehow stays coherent
Production
Cairo's working-class streets as authentic chaotic backdrop
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Zambizy' gang leader storyline satirizes Egypt's fascination with organized crime figures reimagined as family men, a recurring trope in 2010s Egyptian comedy.
Creator Mohamed Mostafa reportedly cast Hamdy Al Merghany specifically because his naturally anxious energy made playing two distinct twins visually believable without costume changes. The garbage truck was a real Cairo municipal vehicle on loan.
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