

45 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestThe story opens with the murder of businessman Faisal Muthanna, ruled a homicide likely perpetrated by someone who wanted to rob him of his wealth. Elsewhere, Samir, a despairing tailor and taxi driver, reunites with his friend Yazen after years of war separated them.
Acting
Bassel Khayyat's wordless reunion scene should be illegal.
Cinematography
Damascus as character—beauty and rot in every frame.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in actual post-conflict zones, using local non-actors for crowd scenes—gives the grief uncomfortable authenticity.
Massoud originally wrote Samir as the detective; swapping him to suspect mirrors Syria's reality where victims become accused.