Netflix has released the first look images for the highly anticipated series Paranormal – the first Netflix Arabic Original from Egypt. The first look images of the series -which wrapped up lately after a halt due to Corona pandemic- show Dr. Refaat Ismail (Ahmed Amin) in his forties, where he undergoes a series of paranormal incidents. They also display Maggie Mckillop (Razane Jammal) a Scottish scientist and Dr. Refaat’s previous colleague, to whom he never confessed his love.
The series tackles Dr. Refaat, a cynical hematologist with a dark sense of humor, who goes through a “journey of doubt” as his world is turned upside down after his lifelong scientific convictions are questioned. The plot commences in 1969, as Refaat Ismail enters his 40s, and begins to experience a series of paranormal activities. Throughout the season, Refaat is accompanied by his university colleague, Maggie, as they enter the paranormal world and try to save their loved ones from the immense danger that surrounds them.
The story is based on the best selling thriller novel series with the same name Paranormal by late Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, that sold more than 15 million copies. Paranormal, slated for Fall 2020 is filmed in Egypt. The series stars Ahmed Amin, Razane Jammal and Aya Samaha and is directed by Amr Salama and Majid Al Ansari. The music is composed by Khaled Kamar.
