Those of you who know me already know that I might be the biggest fan of the Turkish series “La7zet Wada3″ (originally titled: ‘Elveda Derken’), which was aired around a year ago on MBC4. And now it’s fortunately being aired for the second time, and surprise surprise, I’m watching it for the very ‘second’ time.

Call it obsession, call it a waste of time, but this is the truth. And the very strange coincidence is that this show has been my Nr. 1 entertainer during really hard times last year, mainly having to deal with this whole move from one country to another on one hand, and Adam being terribly sick on the other; and now, after around a year, at a time in which I have no power to do anything except take care of Adam after his surgery, once again, the very same show I simply adore is there for me to help me cope with all the exhaustion and worrying.

And since its rerun is now available on MBC1 channel, I thought I’d share with you an article I wrote about this series on Waleg, hoping to tempt those of you who haven’t yet watched it to tune in and join my club of La7zet Wada3′s crazy fans!

La7zat Wada3; a Story about Love, Will and Hope

With the growing number of Turkish shows being aired on Arabic satellite channels, and the growing addiction of Arab audience to these shows, it has become a fact, that a new wave of entertainment has hit the Arab world.
The cultural similarities, the Arabic translation of the shows, and the Syrian accent has made these shows a huge success… not to mention the fact that a big number of Arabs watch these shows just for the looks of their actors and actresses!

But there’s a very important aspect that’s playing a big role in making Turkish shows succeed, which is the story told in each show. They’re so realistic, and people can easily relate to them and sympathize with their characters, because most of these stories are inspired by real life tragedies, or love stories, or traditions.

Among the many shows, my favorite without a doubt was Lahzet Wada3. A show telling the story of people belonging to different fields of life, each with their own suffering. Ones trying to get over the past, others trying to survive present misfortunes; some giving up on their dreams, and some still having hope to realize dreams they almost gave up on. The story of those who found love, and those who are still looking for it; those who let go of their loved ones, and those who are still holding on to their loved ones despite everything. The story of mutual love, and that from one side… and most importantly, the story of the human will against the power of sickness, and the psychological as well as physical endurance of human beings during times of crisis, and the changes that accompany such times… the friendships created, the ones that are lost; the love that’s born, and the love that’s lost.

Very well-structured characters, amazingly-talented actors (including the little girl actresses), beautifully written (and translated) scenario, breath-taking settings, and one of a hell story. The suspense, the sad moments, the happy ones, the twists, and the way the writer actually managed to get all these characters connected on more than one level is just mind blowing.
Of all the great characters, I thought the deepest and most influential and touching were the characters of Iyad and Shaheera. That doesn’t mean the rest weren’t as good, but these two characters were extremely outstanding.

I LOVED this show, and I think it actually beats the hit “Noor”, but this is my own personal opinion.
I strongly believe that La7zet Wada3 wins against all other Turkish shows that have been aired, or are being aired, simply because its plot, and the pace at which the events were steadily developing, as well as its story and the mixture of happy and sad endings, got the audience attached emotionally like no other show, since it doesn’t just tell a love story, it rather tells a story about love of different kinds and all the sweetness and bitterness that accompanies it; the innocent love of children, the love of grownups, the greed and possessiveness that accompany love, and the sacrifices that come with it… the limits a person is capable of drawing when they give up on their love, and the limits a person is capable to overcome when they love someone.

If you missed this show, I truly wish you’d be able to watch its rerun, it’s worth watching and I’m sure you’d love it.