"Al-Aqdar" (Fate) is a 1978 Kuwaiti drama that follows Khalifa, a man torn between tradition and change as he considers a second marriage to fulfill his dream of fatherhood. Set amid Kuwait's transformation following the oil boom, the series explores family conflicts and the impact of modernization on personal and generational values.
DirectorFaisal Al-Dahi
WriterAbdulHusain AbdulRedha
Episode 1
May 15, 1978
Khalifa’s frustration with Munira’s inability to bear children drives him to consider a drastic decision. But when Munira’s brother, Hamoud, uncovers a hidden loan, the family’s fragile harmony begins to crack.
Episode 2
May 16, 1978
As Khalifa’s plans for a second marriage surface, Hamoud and Munira band together to keep him from following through. Yet, their efforts may be too little, too late, as tensions mount.
Episode 3
May 17, 1978
Khalifa shocks everyone by bringing his new wife into Munira’s home, triggering a storm of emotions. Desperate, Hamoud turns to an unlikely source for help, but his choice has unintended consequences.
Episode 4
May 18, 1978
Financial ruin strikes Khalifa, shattering his plans and relationships. As family tensions escalate, Isa is forced to make a life-changing decision, leaving his brother’s betrayal behind.
Episode 5
May 19, 1978
Khalifa’s life is haunted by loss and deception, while Isa finds new purpose in Bahrain under an assumed name. But the past looms, threatening to disrupt their fragile peace.
Episode 6
May 20, 1978
Success finds Hamoud and Abu Suleiman, yet Munira’s absence casts a dark shadow. As Khalifa’s household fractures, secrets resurface, revealing the cost of buried resentments.
Episode 7
May 21, 1978
Hamoud’s business ambitions grow, setting him on a collision course with his family. Meanwhile, Isa’s life in Bahrain takes a surprising turn, as new ties pull him further from home.
Episode 8
May 22, 1978
Years later, Khalifa’s empire expands, but so does mistrust. His young wife sows seeds of discord, urging him to cut ties with his past—just as Isa’s daughter returns to Kuwait.
Episode 9
May 23, 1978
Khalifa’s new wife demands more control, and Isa’s letter reveals shocking truths. Old wounds reopen, pushing the family toward a reckoning as alliances falter.
Episode 10
May 24, 1978
A tragic discovery shakes the family, and Hamoud’s actions reveal a web of deceit. Loyalties waver, and Khalifa’s fate grows uncertain, leaving everyone questioning their next move.
Episode 11
May 25, 1978
The final act unfolds as Khalifa’s secrets are exposed, and Isa returns for a final reckoning. With everything on the line, the family confronts the cost of betrayal and the power of fate.
