''E Series'' is a series of Maldivian

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Fathimath Fareela Fathimath Fareela (24 October 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Fareela made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa and Fauziyya Hassan which was a cri ...

under 24 Entertainments. The first chapter titled ''Baby'' written and directed by

Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...

, stars

Ibrahim Jihad Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibra ...

Aminath Shuha Aminath Suha Musthafa (born 7 May 1997), commonly known as Aminath Shuha is a Maldivian film actress and former TV presenter. Career Prior to acting, Shuha worked as a show presenter and host in several television programs from Ice TV. For her p ...

and Ibrahim Yaeesh in main roles. It follows a confused husband digging deeper into his wife's alleged affairs. The second chapter titled ''Hissu'', directed by Ismail Shafeeq, stars

in lead role and narrates the challenges and struggles a husband goes through in search of his missing wife. The third segment titled ''Bahdhal'', directed by Jihad follows the supernatural encounters faced by a womanizer (

Ahmed Easa Ahmed Easa (born 7 October 1985) is a Maldivian film actor. Career In his childhood, Ahmed Easa watched Bollywood films and imitated the acting of Sunil Shetty in stage performances. While watching his movies, Easa grew a fondness towards cinema ...

Cast and characters

''Baby'' *

as Rashid *

as Zeyba * Ibrahim Yaeesh as Sameer * Mohamed Faisal as Siraj; Sameer's brother *

Mohamed Afrah Mohamed Afrah Hassan, commonly known as Mohamed Afrah (17 January 1974 – 7 April 2019) was a Maldivian film actor and producer. Career Afrah was featured in the most successful Maldivian film of 2000, Ahmed Nimal's horror classic ''Zalzalaa'', ...

as Jaufar; Zeyba's father * Ibrahim Muneez as Muneez * Mariyam Sana as Zeeshan * Ahmed Azmee as Azmee ''Hissu'' *

as Zahir * Rafiu Mohamed as Riyaz * Fathimath Sujana as Shiuna *

Mohamed Rifshan Mohamed Rifshan (born 7 April 1985) is a Maldivian film actor. Career Before pursuing a career in acting, Rifshan appeared in minor roles in short films and television series filmed in his home island, K. Thulusdhoo. In 2009, Rifshan appeared ...

as Ziyadh, Zahir's half-brother * Mohamed as Modex ''Bahdhal'' *

as Laamiu * Fathimath Sujana as Faahira * Shima as Sadhiya * Zack as Hassan *

as Zameer

Chapters

Development

On 14 November 2021, it was revealed that first chapter of the series titled ''Baby'' will feature

and Ibrahim Yaeesh in the main role. The series marks the debut performance of Ibrahim Yaeesh, who was selected by director

for the role after an audition. Filming for the third segment titled ''Bahdhal'' commenced in November 2021.

Release and reception

The first chapter was made available for streaming through Baiskoafu on 9 July 2022 on the occasion of

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1443. The three episode limited series met with positive reviews from critics, where Saajid Abdulla from ''MuniAvas'' particularly praised the performance of the leading actors including the newcomer, Ibrahim Yaeesh. The second chapter was made available for streaming through Baiskoafu on 10 August 2022. Upon release, the three episodes limited series met with positive reviews from critics, particularly praising the screenplay pace and performance of the lead actor. The first episode of the third chapter titled ''Bahdhal'' was released on 13 October 2022.

References

{{Reflist Serial drama television series Maldivian television shows Maldivian web series