Al Hayba (2017)
Synopsis
In a village by the Lebanon-Syria border, the head of an arms-smuggling clan contends with family conflicts, power struggles and complicated love.
Network
MBC Drama, MBC Shahid
Episodes
Episode 1
Alia arrives in Lebanon to bring her late husband’s body to his estranged family. She knows nothing about them, and things immediately seem strange.
Episode 2
It's been a week since the funeral, and Alia is increasingly on edge. Bodyguards are with her constantly and the family is clearly hiding something.
Episode 3
Despite being forced to extend her stay, Alia is determined to return to Canada with her son. Cautiously, she begins to open up to Jabal.
Episode 4
Naim informs Alia that Jabal is involved in major criminal activity. Nahed refuses to allow Alia to leave for Beirut with Joe.
Episode 5
Jabal's henchman Debb is arrested on homicide charges. Alia meets Majdi, Mona's estranged husband, and learns something disturbing about Adel.
Episode 6
Alia is distraught to learn the details of the family business. She doesn't want this life for herself or her son, but Nahed refuses to let them go.
Episode 7
The fight between Nidal and Sakher escalates to a tense standoff between families. Jabal tries to stop Alia when he finds out she's run away with Joe.
Episode 8
After her attempted escape, Alia is given an ultimatum: stay with her son and become a part of the family, or return to Canada alone.
Episode 9
Alia steels herself for a tough legal battle to get her son back. Jabal tracks down Naim and makes sure he'll never help Alia again.
Episode 10
The lawyer Majdi recommends seems very capable, but Alia has reservations about his fee. Chahine visits his father in prison.
Episode 11
Chahine is torn between his father and his loyalty to Jabal. Joe starts to really miss his mother. After meeting with her lawyer, Alia is optimistic.
Episode 12
Mona begins to receive texts from her estranged husband. Nidal confronts Alia. Jabal refuses to allow Joe to see Alia. Debb gets released on bail.
Episode 13
Just as things are looking up with Alia's court case, Jabal meets and threatens Alia's lawyer. Ghada's daughter wants to move back in with her.
Episode 14
Mona is forced out of the family home for attempting to reunite Joe with his mother. With her lawyer turning on her, Alia is now truly out of options.
Episode 15
Nahed tries to prevent Alia from renting a place anywhere in Al Hayba, thereby forcing Alia to move in with the family under the matriarch's terms.
Episode 16
After holding her son in her arms again, Alia makes her decision: She will marry Jabal, but she makes it clear that she won't be a submissive wife.
Episode 17
Ghada is upset that Jabal has married another woman. Despite chafing under her restrictive new life, Alia proves her capability in the kitchen.
Episode 18
Alia wants Jabal to make it clear to his mother that their marriage is just an arrangement of convenience. Alia is secretly still planning an escape.
Episode 19
Knowing how bored she is at home, Jabal gets Alia a job running their family-owned yogurt factory. Chahine falls deeper in with Dorayd and Zidan.
Episode 20
After hearing from Chahine that Dorayd needs more time to find Ronny, Jabal gives him 10 more days -- or else. Alia and Jabal begin to grow closer.
Episode 21
Ghada is shocked to see Alia walk into her clinic for a checkup. A capable engineer named Amal interviews for a position at the factory.
Episode 22
While intercepting one of Zidan's cars, Jabal finds a frightened young woman named Hanady and brings her home. Alia takes her under her wing.
Episode 23
Hanady must decide to either stay or return to Zidan. Jabal deals with Dorayd. Alia and Joe are caught in the crossfire in an ambush targeting Jabal.
Episode 24
Jabal explains how he's been one step ahead of Dorayd this whole time. After Mona suffers a devastating loss, Alia rushes to Beirut to console her.
Episode 25
To cheer Mona up, Nahed comes to Beirut with Joe. Jabal tells Ghada that he can't go to her place anymore. Alia goes forward with her escape plan.
Episode 26
Mona tells Majdi that she wants a divorce. Chahine is transferred to a prison cell with his father. Jabal and Alia have an emotional confrontation.
Episode 27
After Alia gives Ghada a piece of her mind, Ghada crosses the line and goes to Jabal's family home. Jabal agrees to be tested for fertility issues.
Episode 28
While getting ready for a date with Jabal, Alia tells Mona that yes, she has feelings for her husband. Sakher pays Rima's blackmailer a visit.
Episode 29
It's Joe's birthday. Chahine is cornered into betraying Jabal, and the family home is raided by the police. Nidal is still thirsty for revenge.
Episode 30
The women of the house are heartbroken to see what happened to Sakher. Jabal publicly punishes Nidal. Alia is told she is free to go if she chooses.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
الهيبة
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
150
Production
Cedars Art Production