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The Slippery Path

The Slippery Path (1977)

September. 16,1977

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The Slippery Path

"Darb Al-Zalaq" is a classic Kuwaiti TV series that offers a window into Gulf Arab culture through the comedic and often poignant tale of two brothers, Hussein and Saad. Driven by their desire for quick wealth, they embark on a series of ill-fated business ventures, only to find themselves repeatedly caught in the traps of their own making. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the series explores themes of greed, family ties, and the unpredictable twists of fate that are central to Arab storytelling. Through humor and satire, "Darb Al-Zalaq" reflects the challenges of balancing tradition and modernity in the Gulf, making it a cultural touchstone that resonates with audiences across generations.

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The Slippery Path

1977

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1977

13 Episode

Episode 1 - Episode 1

September. 16,1977

Abu Saleh resents the decision of the Home Appraisal Committee and does not want to sell his house, and quarrels with his neighbour, Hussein, for leaving his motorbike on the road and Saad informs his mother of his desire to marry.

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Episode 2 - Episode 2

September. 17,1977

The valuation committee measures Hussein's house, the latter tries to bribe the employee, and Hussein is late for his work and his manager does not agree to sign the delay receipt.

Episode 3 - Episode 3

September. 18,1977

Hussein receives the home appraisal message, and succeeds in convincing the committee to raise the appraisal price, while Posand fights with the commission to reduce the price of his home.

Episode 4 - Episode 4

September. 19,1977

Hussein receives the money the right to value the house and he thinks with his brother Saad about working on a project to invest the money and Hussein gets fired from his work.

Episode 5 - Episode 5

September. 20,1977

Saad and his mother try to persuade Hussein to apologize to his uncle, Hussein opens the shoe-selling project and Saad asks for his share or be the owner of the project, and the two go to Saleh to ask for his daughter's hand for Saad.

Episode 6 - Episode 6

September. 21,1977

Abu Saleh is required to complete the marriage of Saad and his daughter to marry his mother and Hussein asks Amani to steal a file from her father's office to help him.

Episode 7 - Episode 7

September. 22,1977

Hussein fails the shoe project, so he trades in dog food, and when he fails to sell it, he tricks people and puts paper on tin cans as a varied food and everyone gets rabies.

Episode 8 - Episode 8

September. 23,1977

Hussein fights with his uncle and Abu Saleh, and they are held accountable, tried and paid.

Episode 9 - Episode 9

September. 24,1977

Hussein works in the legal profession without any study, acquires the personality of a lawyer, and asks his brother to take over his office while traveling.

Episode 10 - Episode 10

September. 25,1977

Hussein returns from his travel and is surprised by the marriage of Saad and his mother, he suffers from a psychological crisis and enters a mental hospital and advises the doctor to travel to Egypt to change his psychological state.

Episode 11 - Episode 11

September. 26,1977

Hussein travels to Egypt with his uncle, Saad and Abu Saleh for treatment. His uncle admires the Egyptian maid, and they ask Hussein to take a walk in Egypt.

Episode 12 - Episode 12

September. 27,1977

Problems occur between Qahatah and his Egyptian wife, and problems occur in The Factory.

Episode 13 - Episode 13

September. 28,1977

Hussein loses all his money and Saad's money, returns to a life of poverty once more and leaves his home with Saad.