Tharaa Gabal returns to drama in new series Jotha Hayya

Actress Tharaa Gabal is returning to television after a two-year hiatus with the new production titled “Jotha Hayya” (A Living Corpse). The project is part of the “Al Qessa Al Kamla” (The Full Story) series, which premiered on the Shahid streaming platform in late August.

The series is written by Amr Mahmoud Yassin and directed by Hossam Ali. The cast includes Rania Youssef, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Ahmed Magdy, and Tharaa Gabal.

Writer Amr Mahmoud Yassin addressed recent debates regarding crime drama, noting that “Jotha Hayya” focuses on psychological backgrounds and human complexities. He defended the genre against criticisms that it encourages crime, stating that the value of such drama lies in understanding the human motives behind criminal behavior rather than merely depicting the acts themselves.