Mohamed Farag Stars in Hell Game as First Story of Al Qessa Al Kamela Series on Shahid
MBC Shahid Sets August 28 Debut for “Hell’s Game”
Streaming platform MBC Shahid has scheduled the August 28 premiere of “Hell’s Game,” the opening story of the upcoming anthology series “The Full Story,” as detailed by Masrawy and Al-Bawaba News.
High-Profile Cast Leads Crime and Horror Anthology
According to listings on the official MBC Shahid platform, “Hell’s Game” is classified under crime and horror, mapping out a narrative where the digital and physical worlds violently collide. The series stars Mohamed Farrag alongside Omar Rezeik, Karima Mansour, and Yasser Ezzat, bringing high-profile cinematic talent into the streaming anthology space.
Editorial coverage from Al-Ahram highlights Mohamed Farrag’s active promotional campaign for “The Full Story,” signaling a heavy marketing push by the network to establish the anthology brand ahead of the late-summer release window.
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Staggered Rollout Continues With “Jannat Iblis”
Further expansion for the broader anthology is already underway, with Al-Masry Al-Youm reporting that Faten Saeed has joined the cast of another upcoming narrative within the same series titled “Jannat Iblis” (Paradise of Iblis).

Translating Real Crime Into High-Tension Drama
The cultural resonance of “Hell’s Game” lies in its source material. Official platform synopses confirm the plot draws directly from a real crime that shook Egypt, tracking the digital convergence of an ostensibly perfect teenage genius and a seemingly pious man whose online interactions bleed into physical danger.