8.0Season 1 • Episode 1
LatestLazz returns to the neighborhood after spending 7 years in prison1
In a dramedy setting, **El Batha** follows the story of Laz, a man who has been imprisoned 17 times and lives in the Al Batha neighborhood. Determined to escape this trap, Laz faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including a showdown with his arch-nemesis, all while navigating a journey filled with humorous and thrilling moments.
Acting
Nabil Asli carries Laz's chaos with unexpected heart.
Production
Al Batha neighborhood feels like its own breathing character.
Creator
Radwan Osheikh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Al Batha is a real working-class neighborhood in Algiers, historically stigmatized — the series reclaims its narrative with dark humor.
Radwan Osheikh cast mostly non-professional actors from the actual neighborhood; Nabil Asli was discovered in a local theater workshop.
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