The Choice

The Choice

TV-G Limited Series 2020 · 90 eps · ★ 6.7 · Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure

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Based on true events, The Choice follows Colonel Ahmed Mansi, commander of Egypt's elite Thunderbolt Brigade, and his former comrade Ashmawy — once brothers in arms, now on opposite sides of a war. While Mansi fights to defend his country against rising extremism in the Sinai, Ashmawy has been radicalised into a militant leader. A gripping military drama about sacrifice, loyalty, and the diverging paths two soldiers choose.

Created by Peter Mimi

Networks: ON, MBC Shahid

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Karim Abdel Aziz زكريا يونس
Amir Karara أحمد المنسي
Yaser Galal الفريق أول عبد الفتاح السيسي
Ahmed Mekky يوسف رفاعي
Ahmed Al Saqqa مصطفى
Ahmad Ezz مروان العدوي
Ahmed El Awadi هشام عشماوي
Mohamed Hamdy خالد
Mohammad Reyad العميد يسري
Caroline Azmy غادة - المخابرات العامة
Ahmad Bedir المشير طنطاوي
Khaled Zaki المستشار سعيد - والد مروان

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