First look: Netflix reveals images for new series ‘Paranormal’ to air this fall

Filmed in Egypt, based on the best-selling thriller novel series by Dr. Ahmed Khalid Tawfik,
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Earlier this week, Netflix 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 later than originally scheduled after a halt due to the 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 bestselling thriller novel series with the same name – “Paranormal” – by the late author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, who sold more than 15 million copies of those novels. Staying true to the books, “Paranormal,” which is slated for a Fall 2020 release, is filmed in Egypt, reflecting Netflix’s commitment to creating authentic Egyptian content for global audiences to witness and enjoy.

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