Netflix's head of Arabic and African originals, Ahmed Sharkawi, talks Egypt original 'Paranormal' and the SVOD's ramped-up Middle East plan. 27th May 2020: Netflix, the world's leading streaming entertainment service, is set to launch “Whispers”, the first Saudi thriller and drama series. After dipping its toes in production in the Middle East, Netflix on Thursday launched its most ambitious Arabic show to date with supernatural drama “Paranormal,” directed by young Egyptian helmer Amr Salama (“Sheikh Jackson”). Tuesday Nov 17, 2020. The eight-episode series, produced by Saudi Entertainment Phenomena Company EP Saudi, tells the story of a family who face the death of the family patriarch whose mysterious past resurfaces days before the expected launch of his company’s new smart application. 29° H:29 ° L:20 ° Wednesday: H:29 ° L:21 ° 29° Thursday: H:27 ° L:23 ° 27° Global streaming giant Netflix will premiere Saudi Arabian drama series Whispers on June 11. Netflix’s first Saudi thriller original series entitled ‘Whispers’ will begin streaming on June 11th, the series will be of eight episodes and subtitled in more than 20 languages to stream in 190 countries. The users all over the world can watch and stream the series in English audio too. The first Arabic licensed original is coming to Netflix this month. 'Whispers' follows a family dealing with the death of the family patriarch, Hassan (Abdul Mohsen Alnimer). The first season of the series, which consists of eight episodes, will have a subtitle option in more than 20 languages. Whispers, Netflix’s first original series in Saudi Arabia, will be available on Thursday, June 11, to over 183 million users in 190 countries. The series is set to Release on Netflix from June 11, 2020. Netflix has just announced that it will stream its first Saudi series. Whispers is a 2020 Saudi Arabian mystery thriller television series written and directed by Hana Alomair and starring Elham Ali, Mysoon Alruwaily and Norah Al Anbar. Omairi tells Asharq Al-Awsat that offering viewers a new take on storytelling is the main concept behind the new series. The eight-episode 'Whispers' features a predominantly Saudi Arabian female cast and is helmed by the female director, Hana Alomair. Netflix's first Saudi Arabian licensed original. Premiering on the platform on Thursday, June 11, Whispers is a taut domestic thriller focused on the mysterious death of marketing executive Hassan and how it ricochets around his family and business associates. Abu Dhabi. The series is written by Roolan Hassan and produced by the Saudi Entertainment Phenomena Company “EP Saudi.” The show tells the story […] Her newest and biggest project, the eight-episode series Whispers, was recently acquired by Netflix and will be made available to its 138 million subscribers around the world. UAE. [1] [2] Contents 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. Whispers Netflix Hindi Dubbed. SOURCE: VARIETY BY: NICK VIVARELLI. Netflix will now apply that laser sharp focus to its first original Saudi Arabian production.