Year
2024
PRODUCTION
Iris Production
Director
Heifel Ben Youssef
Mission
Color Grading
Duration
20 Episodes
Director Heifel Ben Youssef described Beb Rezk as more than a traditional Ramadan drama. His vision was to bring to the screen a layered social portrait that balances realism with emotional storytelling. Through the return of Slim and his confrontation with the corruption that destroyed his father’s legacy, Ben Youssef wanted to highlight the struggles of ordinary Tunisians between hope, betrayal, and the search for justice. The director emphasized his choice of naturalistic cinematography and strong performances to ground the story in authenticity.
Radio programs and talk shows in Tunisia quickly picked up on the series during Ramadan 2024. Hosts praised its accessibility on YouTube — a first for a national production — making it available to younger and digital-native audiences. Many radio critics highlighted how the characters felt relatable, with family dynamics and generational conflicts that mirrored real households. The theme song and emotional pacing were also repeatedly cited on air as part of its mass appeal.
Tunisian critics had mixed yet generally favorable reactions. Some applauded the narrative ambition and the courage to tackle sensitive topics like corruption, betrayal, and disability through Adel’s storyline. Others noted pacing issues in the middle episodes, or argued that certain secondary arcs could have been developed further. Nevertheless, almost all agreed that Beb Rezk succeeded in refreshing the Ramadan series format by combining high production values with a socially engaged story.
Beyond professional critiques, the audience response was highly emotional and vocal online. On YouTube comments and social media, many praised the character of Narjes, played by Asma Ben Othman, for her transformation from coldness to vulnerability. Mourad Ben Nefla’s performance as Adel was considered groundbreaking, sparking conversations about representation of people with disabilities in Tunisian drama. Ultimately, Beb Rezk became one of the most discussed cultural products of Ramadan 2024, marking a turning point in how Tunisian series reach and engage their viewers.
