Ahmed El Awady in 'Ali Clay': Between Excitement and the Pitfall of Dramatic Exaggerations

The series starring Ahmed El Awady, 'Ali Clay', has dominated social media platforms since the airing of its first episodes, attracting the audience of popular drama with its events filled with conflicts and mysterious secrets that connect the past to the present.

A Familiar Recipe for Ramadan Success

The work relies on the elements that made El Awady a star in previous seasons, including the hero's victimization and his struggle against heartless evil opponents, in addition to a romantic thread that appears through the character 'Rooh', played by actress Yara El Sokary, whom the hero saves from an attempted kidnapping in broad daylight.
However, followers noticed some exaggerations that diminish the realism of the plot, sparking a debate about the plausibility of certain events.

The Ideal Hero... Too Much

The main points of criticism are the obvious exaggeration in the idealism of the character 'Ali Clay', who patiently deals with the insults from his wife - Dora - regarding fertility disputes, while the dramatic justification seems weak for a character from a cohesive popular background.
The story of Ali Clay's sister (Reem Sami) and her husband (Mohamed Tharwat) also astonished the audience, as it includes an unrealistic relationship with an older, broke man who works as a 'drummer' behind dancers and lacks charm or wealth, which weakened the credibility of the plot.

Attracting Audiences Despite Criticism

Despite the exaggerations, the series 'Ali Clay' continues to attract audiences, confirming El Awady's ability to remain one of the most prominent stars of Egyptian drama in recent years, while heated discussions continue about the realism of some scenes and subplots.

The question remains:
Will the excitement and thrill succeed in maintaining a wide fan base, or will the exaggerations affect the evaluation of the dramatic work?