The Cage (القفص) is an upcoming romantic comedy series, releasing on Netflix this month. It is produced by Abdullah Boushahri and directed by Jasem Almuhanna. This series marks the first Netflix series from Kuwait that promises to deliver a fresh perspective, exciting twists and turns and some beloved, familiar faces.
It will follow the highs and lows of a couple’s marital life in the span of 8 episodes and aims to offer a fresh take on how marital challenges are portrayed in Arab drama. The series has been already released on September 23rd in the native country, but it will be made available globally, next week.
The Cage Cast
The cast of the series includes Khaled Ameen, Hussain Almahdi, Rawan Mahdi, Lamya Tareq, Shabnam Khan, Hessa Alnabhan, Shawq, Mai Albalushi, Ahmed Mossaed and Zaina Mahdi.
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The Cage Plot/Synopsis
The official synopsis of the series reads, “A marriage counsellor tries to dissuade his warring clients from getting a divorce while juggling his own romantic dilemmas.” Khaled Ameen plays a social counsellor who is working with a married couple, played by Hussain AlMahdi & Rawan Mahdi, to address their differences and better understand each other’s perspective to save their marriage.
While the counsellor is helping them reconnect, he’s facing struggles in his personal life, too. Following the couple and the evolution of their relationship across 10 years, the 8-episode dramedy is a fresh take on tackling marital challenges in Arab drama, in a lighthearted and relatable way.
The story will be told through flashbacks, that is, stories and memories from the past years, as the couple reminisces about how they met and got married. It will also show an era when technology was not the dominant factor, evident through the use of the pager. These small details will help bring the viewer closer to that time period and feel nostalgic as well.
The Cage Release Date and Trailer
The series is set to be released on Netflix on October 11. You can check out its trailer below.
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