Bahloul: The Wisest of the Madmen

Original title: بهلول أعقل المجانين

• 2007
• •
• Returning series

• Comedy
• Family

A Syrian historical series about the people of the Karkh district in Baghdad. Among its residents is a man called Abu Wahb, a wise and righteous figure who solves the city’s problems. The caliph intended to appoint him as Chief Judge, but fearing for his faith, Abu Wahb was instructed to feign madness. He then began appearing in public riding a reed, and people gave him the name ‘Bahloul.

Seasons

3

Episodes

1

First aired

Sep 12, 2007

Original language

Arabic

Origin

Syria