Brace Yourselves, the Arab Version of “Game of Thrones” is Coming

An Arabic version of the HBO hit television show Game of Thrones will air on Abu Dhabi TV this Ramadan (end of May).

The show is named “Orchidea” – and features characters named “Queen Khatoon,” “Prince Namek” and “Princess Ramlah.



The show is sure to create a buzz, and a ton of tension on the iftar table!



Here are some Twitter reactions to the announcement:

Arabic version of game of thrones?
No thanks. Didn't even like the original one.

— Resting Bitch Face (@RamyFarah3) May 11, 2017

Brace yourselves, Ramadan is coming with the arabic version of game of thrones. pic.twitter.com/wCB63HCmJy

— Mawtoura (@mawtoura) May 11, 2017

So I'm gonna start having heated discussions with my grandma about Game of Thrones this Ramadan?? 😅 pic.twitter.com/vKtVTk6qwI

— أحمد (@alhashili4) May 9, 2017