Shara'a Al-A'sha" Series: Between Romance and Neglecting Real Achievements

The series "Shara'a Al-A'sha" is one of the dramatic works that attempted to reflect an aspect of social life in Saudi Arabia during a specific era. However, it fell into the trap of excessively focusing on emotional and romantic stories, sparking debate about how accurately it represented that period. The series, which was supposed to be a window into the history of Saudi society, turned into a chain of intertwined romantic relationships and portrayals of girls rebelling against traditions, presenting a distorted and unbalanced image of the social reality at the time.

It is evident that the series heavily emphasized the emotional aspect, overlooking many of the real achievements Saudi Arabia witnessed during that era. Instead of highlighting the flourishing education system and the scholarship programs that sent thousands of male and female students to study abroad, the series chose to delve into love stories and forbidden relationships. Moreover, the urban expansion, the state's support for housing construction, and the improvement in living standards—significant achievements—were not given adequate attention. Instead, that period was reduced to emotional conflicts and neighborly disputes.

Additionally, the series portrayed girls in a way that suggested constant rebellion against traditions, which may not accurately reflect the social reality of that time. Although Saudi society underwent social changes, these changes did not necessarily mean a complete rejection of values and traditions. It would have been better if the series had shown how women during that period challenged difficulties in more realistic ways, such as pursuing education and work, rather than focusing solely on romantic relationships.

Furthermore, the series overlooked the state's role in achieving economic and social prosperity, as there were significant efforts to support citizens and improve their standard of living. The series could have demonstrated how this prosperity positively transformed people's lives, rather than limiting itself to negative aspects and social conflicts.

In conclusion, it can be said that "Shara'a Al-A'sha" failed to present a balanced portrayal of an important era in Saudi history. It would have been better to focus on the real achievements the country witnessed, rather than immersing itself in love stories and romances that do not fully reflect the nature of Saudi society during that period.