I’ll keep It Brief: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of I’ll keep It Brief Season 3.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
King Abdulaziz in Western Media
Apr 2, 2022 · 9 min
Malek delves into the Western media and publications that shed light on King Abdulaziz.
Queen Elizabeth
Apr 3, 2022 · 10 min
Malek sheds light on the Queen of the United Kingdom, the many events she’s experienced, and interesting facts about her life.
Muslims’ Schools of Thought
Apr 4, 2022 · 10 min
The episode examines the historic course of events that led to the formation of the different schools of thought in Islam.
Mao Zedong
Apr 5, 2022 · 10 min
Today’s episode discusses the founding of the PRC by Mao Zedong, highlighting the Chinese renaissance that happened in the following years.
History-changing Coincidences
Apr 6, 2022 · 8 min
Today’s episode highlights the coincidences that changed history and helped shape the future.
Tribes Rules
Apr 7, 2022 · 10 min
The episode highlights the laws and customs Arab tribes established to facilitate living in the harsh desert.
Abdullah Al Baradouni
Apr 8, 2022 · 10 min
Malek sheds light on the late Yemeni poet, Abdullah Al Baradouni, and how his loss of sight only heightened his creativity.
The Medeci Family
Apr 9, 2022 · 8 min
Malek sheds light on the Medeci family and the enormous impact they had on various fields across Europe, such as Art, Economy, Architecture, and Science.
Ibn Khaldun
Apr 10, 2022 · 11 min
Today’s episode sheds light on the author of The Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun, whose work is thought to be the foundation of sociology.
World History Summary
Apr 11, 2022 · 10 min
Today’s episode sums up the history of the world and human development in nine easy minutes.
Shulaiweeh Al Atawi
Apr 12, 2022 · 9 min
The episode sheds light on the late poet, Shulaiweeh Al Atawi, and his much-loved and widely-circulated poems.
Plato
Apr 13, 2022 · 11 min
We take a closer look at Plato, the philosopher behind the concept of the ideal city who left a huge mark on human history.
Huda Ben Amer
Apr 14, 2022 · 7 min
Malek sheds light on Huda Ben Amer, aka “the Executioner”, whose name is linked to several bizarre stories that took place during Gaddafi’s leadership.
Vladimir Lenin
Apr 15, 2022 · 10 min
The episode sheds light on Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union who transformed Russia into the second most powerful country in the world.
Bin Jadlan
Apr 16, 2022 · 9 min
Today’s episode sheds light on the late Saudi poet, Saad Bin Jadlan, who left an everlasting mark on the history of poetry.
Diriyah in the Eyes of Travellers
Apr 17, 2022 · 9 min
Malek discusses living in Diriyah during the First Saudi State from the perspectives of foreign travellers.
Currency and Bitcoin
Apr 18, 2022 · 10 min
Malek explains the concept behind currency and how it has evolved throughout the years to digital money.
Ali Ibn Abi Talib
Apr 19, 2022 · 9 min
An insight into the life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, Caliph and Companion of the Prophet, and how he influenced the history of Islam.
The Most Famous Historic Paintings
Apr 20, 2022 · 8 min
The episode sheds light on a collection of the most famous paintings in the history of art.
The Chinguetti Society
Apr 21, 2022 · 10 min
The episode sheds light on the Chinguetti society in Mauritania.
The Portuguese
Apr 22, 2022 · 10 min
The episode tells the story of a Western colonial power that controlled numerous territories across the globe, highlighting the strong Arab resistance it faced.
Elon Musk
Apr 23, 2022 · 10 min
Malek sheds light on revolutionary entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk.
Literary Conflicts
Apr 24, 2022 · 9 min
The episode examines the extent of literary conflicts between writers and poets.
The Battle of Dhi Qar
Apr 25, 2022 · 9 min
Malek shines a light on the Battle of Dhi Qar in which Arabs emerged victorious over Persian forces in the 7th century.
Zamzam
Apr 26, 2022 · 9 min
Malek tells the story of how the blessed Zamzam water was discovered.
Kalila and Dimna
Apr 27, 2022 · 8 min
Malek discusses the political book that conveyed important life lessons and wisdom through the world of animals.
Finale Unseen Footage
Apr 28, 2022 · 5 min
We go behind the scenes of Malek Bel Taweela and highlight the best clips and unseen footage.