Have you ever imagined that your new neighbors aren’t human, but an entire family of jinn who decided to live among us as if it were perfectly normal? This strange yet charming idea is exactly what the new Saudi comedy series presents. “"Living Among Us"A work that delivers a dose of fantasy mixed with laughter, redefining the concept of Gulf comedy from an unusual perspective.
An idea that breaks the norm
Stories about “jinn” usually appear in horror or thriller genres, but here the creators decide to break the norm. We meet the “Al-Junaid Family”: the father, a jinn; the mother, a jinniya; and their two sons, Mared and Saad. The father decides to leave his mysterious world and move his family to a neighborhood in Riyadh to live as a normal family among humans. Naturally, this decision doesn’t go unnoticed, and their attempts to understand the details of our daily lives turn into an endless series of hilarious situations.
Imagine a family with superpowers trying to cook a traditional Saudi Kabsa or make sense of “Riyadh traffic”! Or a mother using magic to speed up household chores, only to turn the living room into a mini jungle. These situations aren’t just passing jokes—they’re a clever way to satirize our habits and the way we see ourselves.
Characters close to the heart
- The father, a “jinn”“ (Khalid Saqr): He tries earnestly to lead his family and hide their true nature, but he always ends up in comical predicaments—like attempting to fix the air conditioner with magic, only for it to explode instead of working.
- The mother, a “jinniya” (Fatima Al-Sharif): The caring mother who tries to fit in but can’t stop using magic to solve simple problems, often causing even bigger mishaps.
- The son, “Mared”: A teenager who uses his magical powers to escape school duties, often getting himself into trouble with teachers and friends.
- The son, “Saad”: The youngest, who discovers the idea of love in his own way, turning every romantic scene he tries to imitate into a hilarious disaster.
As for the human neighbors, they serve as a mirror of society: a curious neighbor, a housewife who meddles in everything, and coworkers who don’t understand the jinn’s oddities but treat them as part of his nature.
Comedy that reflects our reality
What sets “Living Among Us” apart is that it doesn’t just make you laugh—it lets you see your daily life from a new perspective. Why do we insist on exhausting habits? Why do we create complications out of small details? The series presents these phenomena with a sarcastic spirit, yet with a loving touch that makes viewers laugh at themselves instead of getting annoyed.
A production with global ambitions
The series is directed by Ahmed Al-Sharif and strikes a balance between fantasy and visual effects without overdoing it. The scripts were written by a group of young writers, resulting in fresh and witty dialogues, full of references to local culture that make the audience feel the show is made just for them. With a grand production and support from the “Shahid Original” platform, it’s clear that the series is designed to offer a unique experience in both form and content.
Why is it worth watching?
Because it brings the whole family together through laughter, while also conveying a message of tolerance and acceptance of differences. It’s a work that reinvents Gulf drama with amazing imagination, yet remains realistic in spirit and close to the people.
In short, “Living Among Us” is not just a series… it’s an invitation to look at our lives with fresh eyes: sometimes strange, sometimes satirical, but always full of fun.
So, are you ready for a family of jinn to knock on your door someday? 😉
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