Fire with Fire (2023)
Synopsis
After fleeing the war in her country, Syria, Mariam finds herself stranded in Beirut. Alone and with no identity documents, she must find ways to survive in an unknown city.
Network
MBC Shahid
Episodes
Episode 1
Omran, a loan shark, pursues financial gain, even if at the expense of his neighbours. He causes a dispute between them by cutting off their power.
Episode 2
Aziz trades his piano with Omran for a loan to cover his mother's treatment. After arriving in Beirut, Maryam shares an apartment with Sarah who is irritated by her arrival.
Episode 3
After Aziz beat him up in public, Omran plans to seek revenge. Abu Reda asks Maryam to leave the house after she defends Sarah.
Episode 4
Jamil and Sarah gather their efforts to save Aziz. When Omran refuses to cooperate, Maryam reveals a secret that might be Aziz’s only salvation.
Episode 5
Maryam receives an unexpected call from Syria that leaves her in shock. Later, she gives Aziz a tongue-lashing when he makes a provocative move.
Episode 6
Jamil and Aziz’s friendship is put to the test when the latter makes a reckless move. Omran is unhappy with the tempting offer he receives from Zakaria.
Episode 7
Randa hands over an important file to Aziz. Sarah fails to withdraw money from her father's bank account. Omran bears bad news for Maryam.
Episode 8
Aziz and Zakaria scuffle at the funeral of Maryam’s husband. Abu Reda warns Omran of Azmi, and they both plan an atrocity.
Episode 9
Maryam pays Omran a visit to ask for his help. Tensions rise between Amar and Jamil because of his compulsive gambling. Aziz and Omran get into a new fight.
Episode 10
Omran helps Maryam in faking a new passport. Sarah surprises her parents with a visit. Aziz takes a step forward in his quest to find his father.
Episode 11
Amar puts a deadline for Jamil to make up his mind. Tensions rise between and Aziz and Omran because of Maryam. Roa asks for Sarah’s help during Zakaria’s absence.
Episode 12
When Zakaria hits her, Roa makes a tough decision. Maryam gets a new job. Aziz finds out the identity of his aggressor.
Episode 13
When things go out of control in the neighborhood because of Roa, Maryam and Sarah cooperate to protect her. Despite the chaos, Omran takes his chance to win Maryam’s heart.
Episode 14
To reconcile Roa and her family, Aziz and Sarah pay them a visit. Omran takes Maryam on a date to discuss their future.
Episode 15
Aziz struggles to find new leads regarding his father’s disappearance. Unbeknownst to Omran, Maryam plans her next move.
Episode 16
Sabe’ reappears and threatens to kill Omran. Maryam meets with Muneer who uncovers a horrifying secret concerning Omran.
Episode 17
Falak stops at nothing to ruin Maryam’s reputation. Zakaria plans the perfect revenge against Aziz and Omran.
Episode 18
When Abu Reda tries to assault Sarah, Aziz shows up at the right time. Maryam finds herself locked in a cycle of exploitation when Omran compels her into accepting his offer.
Episode 19
Zakaria receives the news of Roa’s death. Maryam gets in trouble when she’s asked to save Aziz. Falak decides to change her life.
Episode 20
Omran is determined to stay on the street until he finds Maryam. Sarah joins Omran on his mission.
Episode 21
Tensions boil over between Maryam and Sarah because of Aziz. Barood and Roa get closer to each other. To keep him off gambling, Amar tries to teach Jamil a lesson.
Episode 22
Abu Reda carries out Omran's orders and evicts Maryam from his apartment. Dr. Tafeeda accuses Nadia of theft.
Episode 23
Things get messy when Nadia blackmails Barood. Amar starts a new job to provide for herself. Mira shares new information with Aziz regarding his father.
Episode 24
Barood and Roa seek a new hideout. Sarah puts Jamil in a big trouble when she asks for his help.
Episode 25
Once Omran discovers his two new archnemeses, he enacts the perfect revenge. Amar pulls off a big change during Jamil’s absence.
Episode 26
Zakaria gathers his neighbours around the dinner table, hoping to carry out his plan. As soon as Aziz looks towards the future, his past comes back to haunt him.
Episode 27
Barood finds an old box that belongs to Aziz. When Jamil risks his own life for money, Amar tells him the truth.
Episode 28
Making up for Aziz’s loss, Maryam gets him a special gift. Malak prepares to meet Khaldoon. Sarah pays Jamil one last visit.
Episode 29
Omran receives his guest from Syria. Abu Reda accompanies Nazim to propose to the woman he likes. Barood and Roa are left to face their fate alone.
Episode 30
SEASON FINALE: Barood arrives to the neighbourhood to find it entrenched in complete chaos. Upon discovering what has happened, he gives everyone their due rights.
Cast
Details
Original Title
النار بالنار
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
30
Production
LBC Media, MBC Shahid, Cedars Art Production
