The Sold Country (2007)
Synopsis
A corrupt leader exploits the capabilities of his country for his personal interests while his people suffer from poverty and diaspora, ironic paradoxes that reflect the erratic behavior of corrupt leaders surrounded by stupid advisors
Network
Alsharqiya TV, 1001TV
Episodes
Episode 1
The leader supports dividing the national map through proposed federalism, acknowledges its benefits, gives a speech, and celebrates the occasion.
Episode 2
The leader urges patience with the slogan 'Sacrifice for the homeland' and instructs the Prime Minister to explore population replacement.
Episode 3
The announcer reveals the leader's goal to make Abu Lamia rival Paris for an American visit, but a fund mix-up turns the plan into a dream.
Episode 3
The leader, unsure of promises to make, receives empty suggestions from ministers that become a source of laughter among the people for years.
Episode 5
The leader drops the constitution into a pool while flirting, instructs ministers to find a new one online, and it becomes part of the dance party.
Episode 6
The leader names backgammon as the national game, the Prime Minister cuts off water to teach about rivers, and the leader is thrilled with thousands of TV channels.
Episode 7
Ministers report citizens rejecting salaries in prosperity. They discuss the army's history of withdrawal from America. Meanwhile, an event shatters the leader's utopian dream.
Episode 8
The leader, frightened by a dream of his death, decides to clone himself. The unprotected clone is later beaten by angry citizens.
Episode 9
The leader approves a security plan, checks the streets, and is surprised to find empty houses with a message: 'We've fled; handle the country as you wish.
Episode 10
The leader tries to save the country from criminals but, during a personal arrest attempt, confuses the situation, releasing the criminal and mistakenly capturing an innocent woman.
Episode 11
The leader rejects foreign companies for electricity funds, opting for local ones. However, the inaugurated national invention proves embarrassing.
Episode 12
The leader inaugurates a project without a building. The funds only covered the ribbon, project layout, and the music band, the contractor confesses.
Episode 13
The leader instructs the press to avoid sad news with strange terms, leaving people puzzled. He later explains and orders something given to the people in return
Episode 14
The leader contemplates changing the government team, giving the Prime Minister a headache. Meanwhile, the tea maker is training in Sri Lanka with advisors.
Episode 15
The leader wants to explore English literature and has the Prime Minister recite his new poem, instructing that his poems be translated into English.
Episode 16
The fortune teller predicts problems but is asked not to delve into the leader's past. Revealing a kidney stone, the leader appoints her to the new ministerial lineup.
Episode 17
The leader initially refuses to buy the Prime Minister's rooster but later purchases it while drunk. The Prime Minister suggests making it a national symbol.
Episode 18
The ministers compete for roles, and the leader suggests technocrats for ministries. Bidding is open for positions, except for the Ministry of Culture
Episode 19
The ministers compete for roles, and the leader suggests technocrats for ministries. Bidding is open for positions, except for the Ministry of Culture
Episode 20
The ministers worry about the reshuffle, but the Prime Minister assures them no change will occur under the leader. The leader proposes a unique method for success
Episode 21
The news highlights ration share arrival, the minister leaves a tough press conference. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister proposes a brilliant solution to the leader.
Episode 22
The leader is upset about a missing citizen. The Prime Minister disputes the news, and the missing person and their family deny any connection to the report.
Episode 23
The leader plans his birthday, ministers discuss budgeting, the Prime Minister gifts two airplanes, and government officials dance, bringing joy to the people.
Episode 24
The leader decides people don't need jobs, instructs the Ministry of Labor to aid the unemployed, and the Ministry of Commerce distributes shares equally, followed by a celebration.
Episode 25
The leader decides people don't need jobs, instructs the Ministry of Labor to aid the unemployed, and the Ministry of Commerce distributes shares equally, followed by a celebration.
Episode 26
Ministers announce all students passed, plan space station coverage, but the leader changes his mind about a speech after inviting the presenter to a presidential lunch.
Episode 27
The Prime Minister crafts the leader's golden throne, causing frustration. When it arrives, a celebratory event turns into an endless dance.
Episode 28
The leader writes his autobiography due to media neglect, and while ministers fake tears, citizens mock the first chapter.
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Details
Original Title
انباع الوطن
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
28