Bahloul: The Wisest of the Madmen

2007 • 3 Seasons • Returning Series

A Syrian historical series about the people of the Karkh district in Baghdad. Among its residents is a man called Abu Wahb, a wise and righteous figure who solves the city’s problems. The caliph intended to appoint him as Chief Judge, but fearing for his faith, Abu Wahb was instructed to feign madness. He then began appearing in public riding a reed, and people gave him the name ‘Bahloul.

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E1. episode one

Abu Wahb pretends to be insane and rides a reed as if it were a horse, earning him the name Bahloul. When a valuable necklace is stolen and the judge...