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Paranormal
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- #001
Paranormal is adapted from the best-selling books of the late Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, one of Egypt's most popular authors.
- #002
It is the first Egyptian series produced by Netflix.
- #003
The series has been in the works since 2006. Director Amr Salama first contacted Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik by email in 2006, asking whether they could meet so he could share his ideas about turning the books into a series. Although Salama was not yet famous and had not released a single film, having made only short films, Dr. Tawfik agreed.
- #004
The series is based on the novel series by Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, which has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.
- #005
It is the third Middle Eastern Netflix original show.
- #006
Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik always dreamed of his novels being adapted for the screen.
- #007
Louie's full name is Louie C. Ferre, resembling his true identity as Lucifer.
- #008
Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik, author of the original Paranormal novels, is famous among young people in Egypt, who gave him the nickname "godfather," and is regarded as the first Arabic horror writer.
- #009
Maggie remains Dr. Refaat's only true love in the books. She is mostly only mentioned by name and appears in person in only 4 of the 81 books.
- #010
In the final episode, Louie is revealed to be Lucifer, Dr. Refaat's arch-enemy in the novels.
- #011
Dr. Ahmed Khaled Tawfik is known as the person who turned young people into readers.
- #012
Lead actor Ahmed Amin is originally a stand-up comedian.
- #013
In the final episode, it is revealed that Lucifer, who appeared as Louis in the third episode, is the story's new villain, the main antagonist or enemy in the novel.
- #014
Unlike in the series, the reason they do not enter into a romantic relationship in the books is that Maggie's decision did not stem from Refaat's shyness. She believed their love would fade as they discovered each other's flaws.
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