Jordanian streaming television miniseries
AlRawabi School for Girls
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Standard Arabic
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Genre
| Drama
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Created by
| Tima Shomali
, Shirin Kamal
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Written by
| - Tima Shomali
- Shirin Kamal
- Islam Alshomali
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Directed by
| Tima Shomali
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Starring
| - Andria Tayeh
- Rakeen Saad
- Noor Taher
- Yara Mustafa
- Joanna Arida
- Thalia El Ansari
- Salsabiela
- Tara Aboud
- Nadera Emran
- Reem Saadeh
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Country of origin
| Jordan
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Original language
| Arabic
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No.
of seasons
| 2
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No.
of episodes
| 12
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Producer
| Nadine Toukan
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Production location
| Amman
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Cinematography
| - Rachel Aoun
- Ahmad Jalboush
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Editors
| - Eyad Hamam
- Ibrahim Taani
- Abdallah Sada
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Running time
| 45 minutes
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Production company
| Filmizion Productions
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Network
| Netflix
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Release
| August 12, 2021
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2021-08-12
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present
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AlRawabi School for Girls
(
Arabic
:
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) is a Jordanian
teen drama
television series, created for
Netflix
by
Tima Shomali
. The series mainly focuses on the impact of
bullying
within school systems and societal expectations of young women.
[1]
The series premiered worldwide on
Netflix
on 21 August 2021. It is the second Jordanian Netflix original series after
Jinn
.
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In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season after originally being announced as a miniseries. Filming for the second season concluded in May 2023.
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The second season premiered on 15 February 2024 on Netflix.
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Plot
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After a teenager named Mariam is
bullied
by girls in her elite private school, she plans revenge with her friends. However, her actions have unexpected consequences.The show also portrays different aspects of school that are not talked about. The show reflects and represents the patriarchy, corrupt school systems/industries, bullying, sexual assault, reputation and the tradition of
honour killings
.
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Cast
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Main
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- Andria Tayeh as Mariam (season 1; guest season 2)
- Rakeen Sa'ad
as Noaf (season 1; guest season 2)
- Noor Taher
as Layan Murad Fathi (season 1; guest season 2)
- Yara Mustafa as Dina (season 1; guest season 2)
- Joanna Arida as Rania (season 1; guest season 2)
- Salsabiela A. as Ruqayya (season 1; guest season 2)
- Tara Abboud
as Sarah (season 2)
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- Sarah Yousef as Tasneem (season 2)
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- Tara Atalla as Nadeen (season 2)
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- Kira Yaghnam as Hiba (season 2)
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- Thalia Elansari as Shams (season 2)
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- Raneem Haitham as Farah (season 2)
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- Reem Saadeh as Miss Abeer
- Tima Shomali as Ms Farida
Recurring
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- Nadera Emran as Principal Faten Qadi
- Faris Al Bahri as Ahmad
- Ahmad Hamdan as Laith Radwan
- Sari Silawi as Hazem
- Mohammad Nizar as Omar (season 2)
- Laith Abweh as Ali (season 2)
- Karam Shami as Jawad (season 2)
- Lana Albeik
as Rand (season 2)
- Zain Fakhoury as Luma (season 2)
Episodes
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Season 1 (2021)
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Season 2 (2024)
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Production
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Development
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When
Tima Shomali
developed the idea for
AlRawabi School for Girls
, she was not thinking about a release on
Netflix
. According to an interview Shomali gave for Amman TV (and summarized by
Al Bawaba
) however, "the global streaming platform loved the show and translated it to several languages."
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Shomali also indicated in the same interview that her goal was to create a dialogue about the concept of bullying, as when she was growing up, the term "was not used, and we did not know what bullying meant, but we lived through it and did not know about it."
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Shomali also commented on her intent to introduce women's voices the "one thing I always found lacking in most shows that talk about women is the female perception on their issues. So I gathered around a brilliant team of women to work on developing and executing the show's creative vision. Together, we envisioned and built the elements of the Al Rawabi world, starting from the characters, set design, colors, lighting and even the music."
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Later, on 13 April 2019, Shomali announced to her followers on Facebook that she was working on creating an
original Arabic Netflix series
, in collaboration with her Jordanian production company Filmizion Productions, titled
AlRawabi School for Girls
.
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On 18 May 2022, Tima Shomali, Netflix MENA and the cast announced a season two to AlRawabi, despite the fact it was supposed to be a mini/limited series. She shared 3 photos via Instagram.
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Filming wrapped in May 2023.
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Casting
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Working alongside the writer Shirin Kamal, Tima Shomali created a full female cast drama series,
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that takes place in an all girls school and explores the ideas of revenge and bullying.
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They cast "new faces", and allowed the actors to choose the characters that they wanted to portray.
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Release
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Response
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According to Jordanian psychologist Samira H.,
AlRawabi School for Girls
"depicts the significant impact of bullying on the mental health of young girls." She also states that she hopes "stories like the one portrayed in the series encourages parents and schools to be more sympathetic with those who are bullied so that they don't feel so alone."
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AlRawabi
also created controversy, as many thought it was an inaccurate representation of Jordan, their culture, lifestyle and society, along with Arabs as a whole. People have also criticized
AlRawabi
for some of the topics mentioned in the show.
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However, many loved this show. On social media, many praised the show for openly portraying topics which don't often get talked about. Many have also praised the show for portraying young/teenaged Arab girls.
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See also
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Further reading
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- 'School is My Nightmare': AlRawabi School for Girls is Netflix's Latest Must-Watch Arabic Original
,
Egyptian Streets
, August 15, 2021.
- Everything to know about Netflix's new Arabic series
, Emirates Woman, August 16, 2021.
- Al-Rawabi School for Girls: Hilarious Behind the Scenes Moments... Watch
,
Al Bawaba
, August 19, 2021.
- I've just stalked the entire cast of AlRawabi School for Girls on social media - can we be best friends?
,
Cosmopolitan
Middle East, August 29, 2021.
- AlRawabi School for Girls: The Pink Madness of Netflix's Jordanian Hit
, Cairo Scene, September 11, 2021.
References
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Mullally, William (2021-08-11).
"One-on-one with the creator of Netflix's new Arabic original 'AlRawabi School for Girls'
"
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Arab News
. Retrieved
2021-08-12
.
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Kumar, Shyama (2021-07-31).
"Netflix drops first trailer of Arabic Original production, 'Al Rawabi School for Girls'
"
.
Gulf News
. Retrieved
2021-08-12
.
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Netflix (May 18, 2022).
It's official! AlRawabi School for Girls has been renewed for a second season! ?? | Netflix
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YouTube
. Retrieved
May 18,
2022
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"AlRawabi School for Girls season 2 release date finally revealed | Al Bawaba"
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www.albawaba.net
. Retrieved
2024-01-28
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"Al Rawabi School for Girls: Netflix series sparks debate over portrayal of Jordanian teens"
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"Congratulations! You Have Been Admitted To Season 2 Of Netflix's AlRawabi School For Girls"
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Grazia Middle East
. Retrieved
2024-01-18
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Mashharawi, Ala' (2021-08-22).
"Director Tima Shomali Opens Up About the Controversy Surrounding 'Al-Rawabi School for Girls'
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Al Bawaba
. Retrieved
2021-08-22
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Abumuhor, Alex (2021-07-31).
"Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Arabic Series 'AlRawabi School for Girls'
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Al Bawaba
. Retrieved
2021-08-22
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"Netflix's Second Arabic Series Will Focus on Women and You Don't Want To Miss It"
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Vogue
Arabia
. 2019-04-15
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2019-04-15
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"Netflix launches drama with full female Arab cast"
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DigitalStudioME
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2019-04-16
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"????? ???????? on Instagram: "?????? ?????? #?????_???????_?????? ??????? ?? #AlRawabiSchoolforGirls officially renewed for a SECOND SEASON ????"
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"Netflix's 'AlRawabi School for Girls' Wraps Up Filming for Season 2"
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SecneNow
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2023-09-04
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Wiseman, Andreas (2019-04-15).
"Netflix Commissions Ten New Original Movies In India"
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Deadline Hollywood
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2019-04-16
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"NETFLIX ANNOUNCES ALRAWABI SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, A MIDDLE EASTERN ORIGINAL BY FRESH FEMALE ARAB VOICES"
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Netflix
Media Center
. Retrieved
2019-04-15
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Mashharawi, Ala' (2021-08-17).
"In Pictures: Who Are 'Al-Rawabi School For Girls' Actresses?"
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Al Bawaba
. Retrieved
2021-08-22
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Hajjar, Leen (2021-08-26).
"How AlRawabi School for Girls Sheds Light On Important Social Matters"
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Harper's Bazaar
Arabia
. Retrieved
2021-08-28
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"Netflix's 'ALRawabi: School for Girls' sparks row in Jordan for 'uncomfortable & bold' content"
. 2 September 2021.
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