The biggest Arabic-language Netflix hit to date is coming back. Yep, AlRawabi School for Girls, The Tima Shomali-created show which became a viral sensation when it launched in 2021, is officially returning to the streamer for another season.
The show, a ‘first-of its-kind in the Arab World’, according to the streamer, explores the challenges that young women face as they navigate high school, capturing the highs and lows of adolescence in a relatable and authentic way.
The series, filmed in Jordan and released in 190 countries and 32 language, ended up finding a fanbase far beyond the Middle East, according to Netflix, ‘resonating with young adults worldwide,’ it said in a release.
While it is not certain which members of the cast will return, Tima Shomali and Shirin Kamal are set to return as as Creators and Executive Producers in collaboration with writer and executive producer Islam Alshomali.
Tima Shomali will direct the next series.
Speaking to me last summer, Shomali was effusive about the importance of the show for young Arab women.
“It was important for me to tell the story of these young girls, because I felt that we haven’t seen it in depth,” Shomali said.
“This age group has so many stories, and their secrets, their insecurities, their relationships, their loves, have always been a mystery. I wanted to give a small glimpse into social issues such as cyberbullying, the gap between the families and their daughters, and the gap in social conversation more broadly.”
The renewal was officially by Netflix announced through a ‘letter’ that the AlRawabi School for Girls Administration issued a letter to the student body, ahead of the new school year.
Read Netflix’s full announcement letter below:
Premiere dates and cast announcements will be coming in the near future, so stay tuned for updates.