The Return

Season 1

A Lebanese thriller set in Beirut, following Nasim, a writer who returns home after years abroad when her father is hospitalised — only to find her closest friends being murdered one by one. Detective Karim M'alouf suspects the crimes are linked to Nasim's mysterious past. Tangled family secrets, a serial killer, and a rekindled romance make for a gripping and layered story.

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27 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1When her father has an accident, Nasim returns to her homeland where she reminisces over her memories with her female relatives and meets Tarek. Meanwhile, Mona is found dead with a suicide note, and Karim investigates the case.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Nasim confronts her family, including her sister Na'ela who blames her for running away and leaving them following the accident. Nasim tries to figure out the reason behind her father's accident.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Nasim is suspicious of Eissa who knows the innermost secrets of the family, and she is shocked to learn of Mona's suicide. Karim, meanwhile, wonders why Mona's husband is apathetic towards her death. Tarek get close to Nasim.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Mira, Nesrine's friend, is dead, and when Karim investigates her death, he learns she and Mona were acquaintances. Youssef warns Nasim from Tarek. Rayan's presence gives Nasim the creeps.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Karim figures that the deaths are premeditated. Nasim is shocked to learn that her sister is in a relationship with Rayan who is a married man, and when she confronts Rayan, he gets violent with her.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6Nasim runs away from Rayan and quarrels with Nagham over the matter. Nasim meets Eissa who denies having anything to do with her father's accident. Karim's search for Nasim leads him to the city.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Unpleasant memories come haunting Nasim when she visits Tarek's place. Karim meets Nasim and learns more about her and her friends.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8Rayan denies withholding any information about Nasim, Mira, or Mona. Youssef is enraged to see Nasim getting close with Tarek. Rayan's wife, Jana, threatens Nagham to get her to leave Rayan.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9As Karim observes Dyala accusing Nasim of the deaths, Karim interrogates Dyala. Jana invites Nasim for a party at her house, and as she observes her and Rayan, it turns out that a mysterious secret unites the two of them.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Nagham has a copy of the files at Matar's office. When Dyala is murdered, Karim questions Nasim to try to learn her relation to the girls and see if there's a pattern. Youssef refuses to manipulate Nasim to guarantee to win the vote at the company.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Karim pledges to protect Nasim if she puts her trust in him. Nagham reveals to Jana that Rayan is married to another woman, and Rayan shows Nagham his dark and violent side. Nasim learns that Kamal, Na'ela's husband, is involved with dangerous gangs.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12Rayan threatens Nasim aginst ruining his relationship with Nagham. Nasim notices she's being followed by someone. Karim releases the drug dealer he arrested for suspecting he was involved in the recent deaths.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13Karim meets Eissa to learn more about his imprisoned brother, and Karim promises to allow him a visit. Hajjar gets back on his feet. Nasim notices that Na'ela has mixed feelings and figures that something is troubling her.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Nasim opens up to Karim about her life and her friends, as well as Ibrahim's relationship with them. She tells him her mother was in pain, and she resorted to him to get drugs to numb her pain.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15Karim and Nasim grow infatuated with one another, while the police continue to monitor Nasim. Rayan learns it was Nagham who told Jana about his mistress. Ibrahim runs away after killing Eissa's guard, which leaves everyone in shock.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16Karim's boss refuses to go through with the investigation that seems to lead nowhere. As Nasim attends a press conference about her book, she has hallucinations and breaks down. Rayan deceives his wife and continues having a bit on the side.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17Randley is shocked that Nasim could develop her poor writing in a short time. Nagham rummages through Nasim's belongings. Tarek's meeting with Nasim reveals more about her. Karim's ex-wife returns to him, showing remorse over their separation.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18Youssef quarrels with Tarek as he gets closer to his fiancée Sahar. Hana disguises herself and meets Nasim as they reminisce over their past and recall what happened to Dyala, Mona, and Mira. Adel wakes up from his coma, but he enters a state of complete silence.
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19Nasim recalls murdering someone who tried to assault Hana and how they buried him with the girls. Rayan chases Nagham. Nasim is shocked to see Karim with his ex-wife.
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20Nasim confesses to Tarek that she didn't author the book; a friend of hers wrote it. Tarek confesses his love for Nasim. Karim quarrels with his boss for the re-opening of Nasim's case. Adel returns home after his full recovery.
  • Episode 21
    E21
    Episode 21Rayan sets a trap for Nagham and cooperates with Eissa to bring Adel down. Randley recalls her encounter with Belal Zeyad, and she advises Nasim to divulge her secret and be free.
  • Episode 22
    E22
    Episode 22Nagham's sisters quarrel with her for her interference in their father's business. Nasim recalls how her father helped her escape after she confessed to murdering Belal and burying him with her friends.
  • Episode 23
    E23
    Episode 23It turns out that Adel suffers from memory loss. Hana's death is discovered along with the fact that Nasim was the last one to visit her before her death. Randley quarrels with Rayan for using Nagham just to scandalize her father.
  • Episode 24
    E24
    Episode 24Rayan accuses Nasim of murdering the girls and tells Karim she also killed Belal. Karim goes to see Nasim at the place of burial. Rayan tells Nasim's family that she is arrested.
  • Episode 25
    E25
    Episode 25Nasim confesses to murdering Belal, but she is shocked to learn the police didn't find his corpse. She also reveals to Karim that she was in love with Belal, but all her love was altered when he took his failure on her and beat her. Karim is shocked to see Belal outside his house.
  • Episode 26
    E26
    Episode 26Nasim confesses her old crime to Tarek, and he promises to protect her. Randley tells Karim that Belal's real name is Anwar Badr. Adel regains his memory.
  • Episode 27
    E27
    Episode 27Karim learns that Tarek is Anwar Badr's son, and he merely approached Nasim to avenge his father. As Tarek tries to kill Nasim, Karim arrives at the right moment and saves her. When Nasim's imprisonment on charges of manslaughter ends, she and Karim have a relationship.

Cast of Season 1

  • Daniella Rahmeنسيم حجار
  • Nicolas Mouawadكريم معلوف
  • Wissam Sabbagh
  • Ehab Shaabanيوسف
  • رودريغ سليمانريان مطر
  • نغم أبو شديدرندلى
  • Elie Mitriكمال
  • ليزا دبسنائلة حجار
  • Reem Khouryنغم حجار
  • Ranine Matar
  • أسعد رشدانعادل نجار
  • جمال حمدان
  • حسن حمدان
  • مارون شرفان
  • Marcel Jabbour
  • وسام برق
  • Wissam FaresTareq
  • Rania Issa
  • Majdi Machmouchi
  • هيام أبو شديد

 

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