A pharaoh rises, enemies multiply, and nobody's throne is safe in this Egyptian power saga.
Season 1 • Episode 30
LatestThe series follows the life of Pharaoh (Khaled Saleh) and his journey to the top, but on that journey, Pharaoh gains many enemies. A group of people are lurking around Pharaoh, seeking to destroy him, but Pharaoh confronts them in a dramatic atmosphere full of suspense. Pharaoh's life becomes increasingly complicated due to the accumulation of problems, but he decides to resist in order to survive.
Acting
Khaled Saleh commands every scene he's in.
Production
Lavish sets recreate ancient Egypt's visual splendor.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Egypt's post-revolution instability, the series mirrored real public distrust of leadership. Audiences saw uncomfortable parallels.
Khaled Saleh's death in 2014 made this his final major television role, adding unintended poignancy to Pharaoh's struggle for survival.
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