Madam President

Season 1
After assuming the presidency of a fictional Middle Eastern country upon the death of its president, Noura Sa'ad has one year to prove herself. The series follows her struggle to balance the needs of her country, her family and herself.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Challenge

    January 31, 2015
    46min
    13+
    MP Noura Sa'ad becomes the first woman President of Jabalein. With one year to prove herself, she challenges her citizens, particularly the youth, to help her put Jabalein on the path to modernity.
  2. The Concession

    January 31, 2015
    48min
    13+
    When Noura moves to cut government perks, she incurs the wrath of Bassem and the powers that be.
  3. Governance is Not a Maneuver

    January 31, 2015
    46min
    13+
    Noura's meeting with General Najem, a known war criminal, sends protesters heading to the streets.
  4. The Threat

    January 31, 2015
    49min
    13+
    The Presidential compound is threatened by a biological attack which puts everyone in lock-down.
  5. The Tragedy

    January 31, 2015
    48min
    13+
    When a wedding party ends in tragedy, Noura ignores security to comfort her constituents.
  6. The Alliance

    January 31, 2015
    47min
    13+
    Regional conflict sends refugees streaming across the border seeking the protection of Noura and Jabelein.
  7. Problems and Solutions

    January 31, 2015
    49min
    13+
    The refugee crisis continues as the General cuts off Jabalein's water source because Noura has given them refuge.
  8. The Deal

    January 31, 2015
    46min
    13+
    A family friend of Noura discovers a natural resource that could help Jabelein become independent, but cries of nepotism nearly derail it.
  9. Black or White

    January 31, 2015
    46min
    13+
    Noura attempts to govern from the center and find solutions between hard liners of all sides.
  10. Decisions

    January 31, 2015
    47min
    13+
    Noura has to decide whether or not to run for election. Maya has to decide if she'll join the President's administration as youth ambassador.
  11. Secrets

    January 31, 2015
    1 h 37 min
    13+
    The newly nominated Foreign Minister is found guilty of domestic violence.
  12. Reform

    January 31, 2015
    49min
    13+
    Jamal, Noura's husband, uncovers a scandal involving a ministry cover-up.
  13. Choices and Expectations

    January 31, 2015
    49min
    13+
    Noura announces her candidacy even as her archrival, Speaker Bassem announces his.
  14. Perserverence

    January 31, 2015
    50min
    13+
    Noura and Bassem debate the issues and each court the youth vote which is the key constituency.
  15. Election Day

    January 31, 2015
    47min
    13+
    Election Day. Even as Noura is set to prevail, her ailing father has a heart attack.

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Directors

Saif Sheikh Najeeb

Producers

Deborah JonesKhaled Haddad

Cast

Carmen LebbosRasheed MalhasNazli RuwwasZuhair NubaniAqef Nijem

Studio

Kinonation
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