The Slippery Path
"Darb Al-Zalaq" is a classic Kuwaiti TV series that offers a window into Gulf Arab culture through the comedic and often poignant tale of two brothers, Hussein and Saad. Driven by their desire for quick wealth, they embark on a series of ill-fated business ventures, only to find themselves repeatedly caught in the traps of their own making. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the series explores themes of greed, family ties, and the unpredictable twists of fate that are central to Arab storytelling. Through humor and satire, "Darb Al-Zalaq" reflects the challenges of balancing tradition and modernity in the Gulf, making it a cultural touchstone that resonates with audiences across generations.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
16-09-197730mAbu Saleh resents the decision of the Home Appraisal Committee and does not want to sell his house, and quarrels with his neighbour, Hussein, for leaving his motorbike on the road...
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
17-09-197730mThe valuation committee measures Hussein's house, the latter tries to bribe the employee, and Hussein is late for his work and his manager does not agree to sign the delay receipt.
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
18-09-197730mHussein receives the home appraisal message, and succeeds in convincing the committee to raise the appraisal price, while Posand fights with the commission to reduce the price of h...
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
19-09-197730mHussein receives the money the right to value the house and he thinks with his brother Saad about working on a project to invest the money and Hussein gets fired from his work.
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
20-09-197730mSaad and his mother try to persuade Hussein to apologize to his uncle, Hussein opens the shoe-selling project and Saad asks for his share or be the owner of the project, and the tw...
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
21-09-197730mAbu Saleh is required to complete the marriage of Saad and his daughter to marry his mother and Hussein asks Amani to steal a file from her father's office to help him.
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
22-09-197730mHussein fails the shoe project, so he trades in dog food, and when he fails to sell it, he tricks people and puts paper on tin cans as a varied food and everyone gets rabies.
- Ep 8
8.Episode 8
23-09-197730mHussein fights with his uncle and Abu Saleh, and they are held accountable, tried and paid.
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
24-09-197730mHussein works in the legal profession without any study, acquires the personality of a lawyer, and asks his brother to take over his office while traveling.
- Ep 10
10.Episode 10
25-09-197730mHussein returns from his travel and is surprised by the marriage of Saad and his mother, he suffers from a psychological crisis and enters a mental hospital and advises the doctor...
- Ep 11
11.Episode 11
26-09-197730mHussein travels to Egypt with his uncle, Saad and Abu Saleh for treatment. His uncle admires the Egyptian maid, and they ask Hussein to take a walk in Egypt.
- Ep 12
12.Episode 12
27-09-197730mProblems occur between Qahatah and his Egyptian wife, and problems occur in The Factory.
- Ep 13
13.Episode 13
28-09-197730mHussein loses all his money and Saad's money, returns to a life of poverty once more and leaves his home with Saad.
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