Although I didn't go through the '90s, I felt all the feelings of this period and nostalgia for the past. Sedki Sakhr and Amir Eid's performance was more than amazing, and there was more than one scene that felt like I was going to cry. The directing had a big factor in the appearance of the series in this wonderful way, my greetings to Yahya Ismail.
10 Reviews
From another world but....
skullshapedcandy14 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I love a show/movie that takes me elsewhere specially if theres the concept of different timelines that are both equally brilliantly described. The show is everything that is dreamy, inspiring, its relatable, and it forces one to reminisce. The casting is great, and each character delievered its purpose and role quite well. However, the ending wasnt just it, and it's perhaps the main reason why im giving the 8/10 rating. I think Shady's death could've been highlighted more. What happenes with the film they wanted to initiate, what happens with Yasmin and Adham and whether Sameh got the punishment he deserved for his actions. I dont know, the ending seemee like the writers just wanted to get the show done with. O.
Egyptian hidden gem
Aziz2425 August 2023
Synopsis: Mariem's father who is a very famous script writer, dies unexpectedly leaving behind an uncompleted movie script titled "RIVO". This script opens the door to his daughter to finally discover the truth about the secretes that were hidden from her all those years.
The show's story is very much unique and different for an Egyptian show. It feels like a love message to the 90s and early 2000s, as well as to how young people's decisions can be stupid, but at the same time, when looking back at it as a whole, there so much beauty and memories in it.
Starring the famous Egyptian band Cairokee lead Amir Eid as Shadi who's character is very well written with much careful and detail since the main story somewhat revolves around him. From his character's first appearance in the first episode to his last in the final episode, his beautiful and tragic story touches the heart and looking back at it from where he started and what he wanted to become or accomplish is even more beautiful.
The show touches on the different struggles that each of the other members of the Rivo band are going through. From their love lives to their personal issues or family issues. Which is something that I thought is more than amazing to be added and not to be left out since this is a story about Rivo at the end as a whole band, and how they came out.
Rakeen Saad's performance as Mariam is very much convincing especially throughout her anger moments. The burden of reaching the finish line of this story and script can be seen through her and only Rakeen Saad is able to portray that.
The show is able to revisit the 90s and early 2000s very accurately thanks to both the production design, custom design, and Make-up & hairstyle. From making the actors who are in their 30s look young and seem like they are in their 20s, is very much convincing. As well as their change in looks whenever we jump in different timelines throughout the past and present. The production design gives that exact same vibe of how living in the 90s feels like. Paying attention to details is important. The posters in the back that are a call out to old movies and famous bands like Queen, Rolling Stones or The Beatles, to films like E. T. and The Godfather.
Finally, Cairokee's great contribution to the soundtrack and specifically Amir Eid's voice that brought a very emotional side to the story or events of the show. Songs like Ana Negm, Ala Bab El Sema, Tayer, or Law Kan that have a major connection in terms of the lyrics that describe each character's feelings.
The show lacks a lot through the editing element as at times, it feels like a certain shot is being cut earlier than it should be as it moves on to the next shot with a not so smooth transition. In addition, it is true that 10 episodes for season 2 are too much and some episodes felt too long which caused some of them to be boring not like season 1 that had shorter episode runtimes which made every episode important and not so dull. However, at most times, this beautiful story and events make those mistakes almost not recognizable and forgettable.
My rating is: 8/10 Watched: at home.
The show's story is very much unique and different for an Egyptian show. It feels like a love message to the 90s and early 2000s, as well as to how young people's decisions can be stupid, but at the same time, when looking back at it as a whole, there so much beauty and memories in it.
Starring the famous Egyptian band Cairokee lead Amir Eid as Shadi who's character is very well written with much careful and detail since the main story somewhat revolves around him. From his character's first appearance in the first episode to his last in the final episode, his beautiful and tragic story touches the heart and looking back at it from where he started and what he wanted to become or accomplish is even more beautiful.
The show touches on the different struggles that each of the other members of the Rivo band are going through. From their love lives to their personal issues or family issues. Which is something that I thought is more than amazing to be added and not to be left out since this is a story about Rivo at the end as a whole band, and how they came out.
Rakeen Saad's performance as Mariam is very much convincing especially throughout her anger moments. The burden of reaching the finish line of this story and script can be seen through her and only Rakeen Saad is able to portray that.
The show is able to revisit the 90s and early 2000s very accurately thanks to both the production design, custom design, and Make-up & hairstyle. From making the actors who are in their 30s look young and seem like they are in their 20s, is very much convincing. As well as their change in looks whenever we jump in different timelines throughout the past and present. The production design gives that exact same vibe of how living in the 90s feels like. Paying attention to details is important. The posters in the back that are a call out to old movies and famous bands like Queen, Rolling Stones or The Beatles, to films like E. T. and The Godfather.
Finally, Cairokee's great contribution to the soundtrack and specifically Amir Eid's voice that brought a very emotional side to the story or events of the show. Songs like Ana Negm, Ala Bab El Sema, Tayer, or Law Kan that have a major connection in terms of the lyrics that describe each character's feelings.
The show lacks a lot through the editing element as at times, it feels like a certain shot is being cut earlier than it should be as it moves on to the next shot with a not so smooth transition. In addition, it is true that 10 episodes for season 2 are too much and some episodes felt too long which caused some of them to be boring not like season 1 that had shorter episode runtimes which made every episode important and not so dull. However, at most times, this beautiful story and events make those mistakes almost not recognizable and forgettable.
My rating is: 8/10 Watched: at home.
Amazing Show!
youssefgamily11 June 2022
Loved everything about it. The show has a compelling storyline that kept me curious about how the plot ends but also worried I'll run out of viewing material! Great choice of actors and great songs by Rivo!
Love the shots. And the lead actress who played Mariam was really good too.
Love the shots. And the lead actress who played Mariam was really good too.
Beautiful 90's
ashwa-783325 July 2022
Extraordinary
rayanafir6 July 2022
The show was actually from another world, it just explained how it was back then and how it was really hard to be someone. How now social media helps, and makes everything easier. I loved how many friendships she found, how much loyal people there. The way it explained the good and bad in this world also was good. They showed how experienced they were in showing how the 90s was back then. I loved the show and it was one of the best I've ever watched in a long time!
Simple but not easy
ahmedsattar-3783027 January 2023
I started to find good works as something almost impossible to find. The series was simply made carried me away with it, a puzzle that I enjoyed collecting. It's been a while since I felt the eagerness to follow episode by episode.
As an arab who followed the Egyptian song and cinematic development I found the vibes are unique and lovely to feel.
ONE THING I didn't like, a scene from 9th episode that tells 2 people had an affair in a way that was not necessary. I hope film makers will read this review, this scene made me hesitate recommending the series to my friends.
A medical student who found his passion in screenplay writing again after this series. Maybe it's a series review and maybe it's my dairy....
As an arab who followed the Egyptian song and cinematic development I found the vibes are unique and lovely to feel.
ONE THING I didn't like, a scene from 9th episode that tells 2 people had an affair in a way that was not necessary. I hope film makers will read this review, this scene made me hesitate recommending the series to my friends.
A medical student who found his passion in screenplay writing again after this series. Maybe it's a series review and maybe it's my dairy....
The best series i have ever seen
kareemelgendy-3069220 July 2023
I started to find good works as something almost impossible to find. The series was simply made carried me away with it, a puzzle that I enjoyed collecting. It's been a while since I felt the eagerness to follow episode by episode.
As an arab who followed the Egyptian song and cinematic development I found the vibes are unique and lovely to feel.
ONE THING I didn't like, a scene from 9th episode that tells 2 people had an affair in a way that was not necessary. I hope film makers will read this review, this scene made me hesitate recommending the series to my friends.
Love this so much......
As an arab who followed the Egyptian song and cinematic development I found the vibes are unique and lovely to feel.
ONE THING I didn't like, a scene from 9th episode that tells 2 people had an affair in a way that was not necessary. I hope film makers will read this review, this scene made me hesitate recommending the series to my friends.
Love this so much......
Nostalgic show from another world
ah-nossir3 March 2024
Simply one of the best shows i have ever seen..not for the srtong story or drama or performance but for what the show will give you as peace,nostalgia and taking you to another world back to 90s and your childhood..
I really injoyed every scene and felt like the time took me back to the 90s with its life and passion and kind of music and activities..
The characters were spectacular and the director took care of all the details..
The music was marvellous, charming and very beautiful and expressing of the show..
I really recommend it to everyone especially who lived thier childhood in the 90s...
A true story for what is success cost
medoghanem-3562625 June 2023
It could be a true story for any idea or any project that tries to come to light amidst things that are all similar to each other, but the person who has the ball always has a new or different idea, always looking at the need from a further perspective. He always looks for the glory and benefit around him. His goal is always the common good. He does not break his fast with material things, because he is not like traditional people. From here the difficulty comes because he struggles to do something that is in the end. In the end, he may end up losing everything, including money, the efforts of the people of friends, but the same. Time, if all this succeeds in the lineage, will be nothing besides a moment of victory. It was true, but if a person is like Shadi, he does not like headaches and
Douche and shower, so every headache needs rivo.
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