Taht El Ard(2025)

A battle for power.

Taht El Ard is a Syrian period drama set in early 20th-century Damascus under Ottoman rule. The Al-Safi family has dominated the tobacco trade for generations until the ambitious outsider Joudad arrives with a personal vendetta. What starts as commercial competition escalates into a brutal blood feud entangling power, wealth and revenge. Starring Maxim Khalil and Fayez Kazak, the series captures the intricate politics and violence of Damascene merchant society with sharp dialogue and atmospheric cinematography. The ensemble cast delivers layered performances that bring depth to the era's moral complexities, making Taht El Ard a standout entry in historical drama that moves beyond conventional storytelling to explore how ambition and honour collide in a world governed by tradition and ruthlessness.