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[05/27/20 - 12:48 AM]
"Whispers" First Saudi Thriller Set to Launch on Netflix June 11th
The eight-episode series tells the story of a family who face the death of the family patriarch, Hassan, whose mysterious past resurfaces days before the expected launch of his company's new smart application.

[via press release from Netflix]

"Whispers" First Saudi Thriller Set to Launch on Netflix June 11th

Who Killed Hassan?

27th May 2020: Netflix, the world's leading streaming entertainment service, is set to launch "Whispers", the first Saudi thriller and drama series. The new series is one of many Khaleeji and Saudi titles available on Netflix, offering a different take on traditional dramatic shows in the region that appeal to global audiences. The new Netflix Licensed Original will start streaming on Thursday 11th of June to more than 183 million users in 190 countries and will be subtitled in over 20 languages.

The eight-episode series, produced by the Saudi Entertainment Phenomena Company "EP Saudi", tells the story of a family who face the death of the family patriarch, Hassan, whose mysterious past resurfaces days before the expected launch of his company's new smart application. The story develops from the different perspectives of the series' protagonists and examines many social issues, such as family feuds and struggles brought forth by the business world.

Speaking about the new series, Nuha Eltayeb, Director of content acquisitions for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey at Netflix said: "We believe that great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. 'Whispers' is a fast-paced drama and every episode holds a new clue that will keep viewers wanting more. We are thrilled to be offering the new series to all our users in 190 countries and to be giving them the chance to discover great Arabic content that is full of mysterious twists."

Hana Alomair, Director of the show said: "'Whispers' is a Saudi-produced dramatic thriller series that offers a new take on storytelling and marks my first time working with the great actor, Abdul Mohsen Alnimer. The series also features several unconventional female characters who truly embody the reasons why this project is so close to my heart. I am very proud that Netflix decided to make the series available to their 183 million subscribers worldwide and I hope viewers in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, the Arab region and beyond will enjoy it."

The series features a number of female talents including Shaimaa Al Fadl, Mysoon Alruwaily, Elham Ali, Nada Tawhid, Norah Alanbar, and Leila Arabi, in addition to actors Ali Al Sharif, Osama Al Qass, and Mohamed Ali, who will star alongside Abdul Mohsen Alnimer.

'Whispers' is developed by Saudi Entertainment Phenomena Company "EP Saudi", written by Roolan Hassan and directed by Saudi director, Hana Alomair.

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 183 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.





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