MTV Lebanon

Most, if not all, Americans know what MTV is. It stands for Music Television, and it is a network started in the U.S. with the purpose of playing music videos on air for viewers. Today, viewers know the network for its various entertaining shows – from reality TV to fictional dramas. What many Americans may not know is that MTV has networks across the globe, including the Middle East.

One of the most successful MTV networks is MTV Lebanon. Although the focus of this network is Lebanese programming, it is not limited to Lebanon. This network can be received in nations as far as Australia. Like the MTV that we know in the U.S., MTV Lebanaon is the home of various talk shows, reality television, and fictional programming. These programs have been so successfulness that MTV Lebanon increased its viewership by over 50% from 2009 to 2010.

Today, one popular Lebanese program is one called Ajyal. Ajyal is “a Lebanese series that presents the joys, struggles, and success of current daily issues facing Lebanese families in today’s culture” as the program proclaims. It is known for its star-studded cast made up of famous actors like Ward El Khal, Youssef El Khal, Nadine Njeim, Pamela El Kik, Youssef Haddad, Carlos Azar, and others. This show is rather new, but it has already been renewed for a second season.

One interesting aspect of Ajyal is that it features two self-proclaimed lesbian characters. The sympathetic portrayals of these characters has drawn an even wider viewership for the show.

Overall, Ajyal has been well-received by Lebanese and foreign watchers alike. Its storylines involve complex relationships, honest humor, and popular culture. If you have never seen any Lebanese TV, you might want to check out Ajyal. To see the promo for the first season, click the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsJlvZl27Rs

MTV Lebanon is full of other entertaining and information programming, and many of the programs can be streamed online. To find out more about MTV Lebanon and its programs, or even catch a live show, visit the official site here:

http://www.mtv.com.lb/