---
title: "Al Hayba"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/al-hayba-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 84299
imdb_id: "tt7035576"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 150
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Al Hayba (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/al-hayba-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Al Hayba" is a television series that premiered in 2017. The show is set in a village located on the border of Lebanon and Syria. It revolves around the head of an arms-smuggling clan, who navigates complex relationships within his family and struggles for power. The series also explores themes of complicated love. The show's genre is classified as a drama and action-adventure series, rated TV-14.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A powerful clan leader navigates borderland chaos and family betrayal."

### Why Watch
- Strong central performance
- Rich family dynamics
- Vivid setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pacing early on
- Complex character relationships
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences due to violence and thematic elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, dramatic, emotional, gritty, compelling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shahid VIP | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (30 Episodes)
Al Hayba is a television series that takes place in a village by the Lebanon-Syria border. The show revolves around the head of an arms-smuggling clan, who is known for his resolve. This character's life is impacted by the arrival of Alia, the widow of his brother.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 150
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 135 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Hozan Akko, Said Serhan
- **Networks / Studios**: MBC Drama, MBC Shahid

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tim Hassan** as *Jabal*
- **Mona Wassef** as *Nahed*
- **Owais Mukhalalti** as *Sakher*
- **Abdo Shahin** as *Shahin*
- **Nazem Issa** as *Abu Ali*
- **Rouzaina Lazkani** as *Mouna*
- **Khaled El Sayed** as *Ghazi*
- **Najah Safkounoi** as *Al Khal*
- **Said Serhan** as *Ali*
- **Adel Karam** as *Nemer Al Saeed*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Al Hayba based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama series.

### Q: Where is Al Hayba filmed?
The series is set in a village near the Lebanon-Syria border.

### Q: How many seasons does Al Hayba have?
The series ran from 2017 to 2021.

### Q: Who is the main character in Al Hayba?
The protagonist is the head of an arms-smuggling clan.

### Q: What language is Al Hayba in?
The series is primarily in Arabic.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Al Hayba — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/84299)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*