TV series
Backbreaking
2022, Arabic, on MBC Shahid. Created by Mohamed Hesham Obeya.
After being fooled by her husband into leaving Egypt, Rouh finds herself at an ISIS den in Syria, whereupon she tries to escape but ends up at a camp for female ISIS fugitives, while her return to Egypt becomes a distant dream.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 33 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S1 E15: Episode 15
Aired 30 April 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mohamed Hesham ObeyaCreator
- Menna ShalabiCast · 15 ep
- Elham ShaheinCast · 15 ep
- Ahmed Salah ElSaadanyCast · 15 ep
- Mohamed HatemCast · 15 ep
- Adel KaramCast · 15 ep
- Diamand Abou AbboudCast · 15 ep
- Haagar ElSarragCast · 15 ep
- Darina Al JoundiCast · 15 ep
- Sameera AsirCast · 15 ep
- Ayman AzabCast · 15 ep
- Ezzat ZainCast · 15 ep
- Reem Naser El DinCast · 15 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 April 2022
- Last aired
- 30 April 2022
- Network
- MBC Shahid
- Original title
- بطلوع الروح
- Language
- Arabic
- Country
- Egypt
- Type
- Miniseries
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Backbreaking: quick answers
Is Backbreaking worth watching?
Backbreaking doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Backbreaking are there?
Backbreaking has 1 season and 15 episodes, about 33 minutes each.
Is Backbreaking finished?
Yes. Backbreaking ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Backbreaking suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Backbreaking yet.
What shows are like Backbreaking?
If you liked Backbreaking, try The Terror: Devil in Silver, The Newsreader, Matlock.
Who created Backbreaking?
Backbreaking was created by Mohamed Hesham Obeya and stars Menna Shalabi, Elham Shahein, Ahmed Salah ElSaadany.