{"id":38058,"date":"2015-01-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/38058\/in-defense-of-lebanese-tv-series"},"modified":"2023-05-08T09:17:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:17:44","slug":"in-defense-of-lebanese-tv-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/38058\/in-defense-of-lebanese-tv-series\/","title":{"rendered":"In Defense of Lebanese TV Series"},"content":{"rendered":"Lebanese TV series are often the subject of much ridicule.<br \/>  <br \/>  But hey, we\u2019re just at the beginning of a new year which, according to all the inspirational quotes offered in the history of the internet, comes with a fresh, brand new start.<br \/>  <br \/>  So you might as well consider giving these shows a second chance. Here&#8217;s why&#8230;<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>1. Lebanese TV series are criticized for three major reasons\u2026<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>2. But hey, things are evolving, you know<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-1.png\"><br \/>  Yes, that is her.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>3. Lebanese series dramatically promote the creativity and imagination of Tweeps<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-2.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-3.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  Just Inspirational. <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>4. They can also help you sort out your friends<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-4.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  Well, you know, just in case&#8230;<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>5. They are pioneers in breaking social stereotypes<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-5.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  English proverb: be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>6. And strive for a united technological world  <\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-6.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  *insert World Peace quote from any Miss World pageant*<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>7. They also inspired one of the most clever blogs of 2014<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-7.png\"><br \/>  (Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/blogoftheboss.com\/create-your-own-lebanese-tv-series\/ \" taregt=\"_new\">Blog of the Boss<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  You can find the original post on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogoftheboss.com\/create-your-own-lebanese-tv-series\/ \" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Blog of the Boss<\/a>.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>8. And some scientific studies as well\u2026<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-8.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  A friendly reminder that Lebanon has one of the highest depression rates worldwide.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>9. And let\u2019s not forget how incredibly consistent they are<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-9.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  [You should be taking notes by now]<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>10. But despite all this, Lebanese drama is still redeemed by a few series no one will ever forget\u2026<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-10.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>11. Like this action-packed comedy<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-11.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  \u2026that still entertains even after being played over a zillion times on Lebanese TV<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>12. Or its Legally Blonde-type hit successor<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-12.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  I strongly recommend you watch this if you\u2019re looking for a job. <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>13. And let\u2019s not forget about this courageous country girl who found herself in the middle of a curious murder scene<\/b><\/big><\/big><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/38058-13.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  You go girl! <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>14. 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