Each year, the month of Ramadan becomes an unmissable event for Tunisian viewers, who expect special television shows.
Among the most popular genres, sitcoms occupy a central place, with productions such as Sahbek Rajel, who portrays the history of a corrupt police officer, and which arouses strong discussions on the values and challenges of Tunisian society. These series are not content to entertain, they question and provoke deep reflections on the social and political reality of the country.
Ramadan sitcoms, often humorous, are a mirror of Tunisian society. Sahbek Rajel, for example, looks at serious themes such as corruption, abuses of power and moral dilemmas, but treats them with a light and accessible tone. The series highlights characters struggling with their internal contradictions, which allows spectators to identify themselves and reflect on their own values.
Tunisian hearings are special during this sacred month, where fasting and prayer are at the center of daily life. However, despite this spiritual aspect, Tunisians also seek a form of catharsis through entertainment.
The sitcoms offer an escape while exploring subjects that deeply concern the population: social injustices, human weaknesses and the through certain sectors of society, such as the police in the case of Sahbek Rajel. The tension between the desire to entertain and the desire to raise serious questions characterizes this genre, which becomes a fertile terrain for societal debates.
By depicting corrupt or morally ambiguous characters, these series push to question established standards and institutions. They highlight the way in which individuals can be victims of the system while being part of it. For example, Sahbek Rajel’s police officer is not just a corrupt man, but also a product of his environment.
The social aspect of the Ramadan sitcoms is all the more marked since they allow a collective reflection on taboo subjects. This was the case with the legendary series Choufli Hal, which, until today, manages to capture the attention of new generations.
