In a world, where we are all hooked to our phones, where social media is our absolute best friend, and where social standing is directly tied to the number of followers we have. The second season of AlRawabi School for Girls comes to reveal the ugly side of the world.
The second season of AlRawabi School for Girls has sparked a lot of attention from the public, following the success of the first season, which ended with the biggest plot twist, leaving us wondering what the second season will unbosom. The first season highlighted the challenges and dilemmas that most Middle Eastern high school girls encounter at least once.
This season’s plot!
This season begins in an all-boys school, leaving you thinking, “Am I at the wrong school?”. “Is this the right series?”, which will pique your interest in learning how it relates to the girls at AlRawabi School. The series revolves around Sarah, who is trying so hard to fit in with the “popular” crowd. She is also trying to become TikTok famous, as their standing in the school is determined by the amount of followers they have. The 6-episode series follows Sarah’s rise to viral notoriety and acceptance into the AlRawabi School gang. However, Sarah’s aspirations as a filmmaker lead to her demise.Will she pose a threat? Who is the mind behind Sarah’s great downfall? You must watch for yourself to find out!
What is different about this season?
This season, AlRawabi girls are different. They are not replacing the old cast that we all admire. Instead, we are watching the lives of the next generation of students, who are dealing with a new set of challenges that we have all sympathised with, and know all too well. You will feel as if you are watching a fresh series, but with the spirit and essence of AlRawabi School for Girls, complete with the same pink frilly set and uniform.
This season, Tima Shomali, the director of the one-of-a-kind series, stars as the highly wise and not-your-typical principle, who listens to the students’ demands and needs. The first season has left everyone heart broken, this season will crush your heart harder, you will definitely need a box of tissues to escort you as you watch the episodes!
The obstacles revealed this season!
The 6-episode series has explored a variety of difficulties that are seen as taboos and that practically every girl encounters today, which are not portrayed in Middle Eastern media. We see the reality of social media platforms like Tiktok, which have made it easier for users to go viral. As well as, how risky social media is and how it can ruin many people’s lives! Sarah believed that joining the famous social media crowd would perfect her life, as do many!
The unhealthy urge we get from our parents as they watch us and desire that we do everything we can to achieve the maximum level of “perfect”. But this usually leaves us with an unhealthy and tired heart and mind.
Bullying can alter how we perceive ourselves and our surroundings. The impact of unneeded words that can be slurred, which can ruin anyone’s world and potential. The theme of “leaving someone out” and its consequences are also stressed and demonstrated throughout the season.
This season also focuses on blackmailing and how victims are represented. It also draws focus on the harsh consequences that come with it. We also see the eyeing and slurred statements are directed at the victim, and the series advises all viewers on how to deal with blackmail.
Emotional binge eating, a type of eating disorder, was depicted in this season’s episodes. It demonstrated how parents’ strive for perfection for their children can lead to body image issues and eating disorders.
Are you still not hooked?
When we saw the first season trailer, we assumed that it would be the Arab version of ‘Mean Girls’. But this series is far stronger, with weighty messages that speak about the difficulties of this generation. This season is a must-watch if you are looking for a show that showcases women’s issues.
With their incredible chemistry, we can predict that AlRawabi School for Girls’ new cast will become everyone’s new favourites. Tara Abboud, Sarah Youseff, Tara Atalla, Kira Yaghnam, Thalia Alansari, and Raneem Haitham are among the season’s stars. Tima Shomali also directs the series, and Shirin Kamal, Islam Alshomali, and Tima Shomali wrote the series.
Many shows and films have addressed this issue in the past. But none have had the same emotional impact as Al Rawabi School for Girls! It is a love letter to Middle Eastern girls who have similar challenges to the series.