Abu Janti (King of taxi/ King of lancer)

Overview

Abu Janti — self-proclaimed "King of the Lancer" — is a Damascus taxi driver whose cab doubles as a confessional, comedy club and social mirror. Each episode brings a new passenger with a new story, and Abu Janti can't help but get involved. Written by and starring Samer El Masri, born from a beloved sketch on Spotlight (2003), this Syrian black comedy uses the taxi as a window into everyday Damascus life — funny, sharp and occasionally heartbreaking.

Created by Razi Warda

Top cast

Samer Al Masri

Mohie AL-Deen (Abu Janti)

Ayman Reda

Abu Lila

Andre Skaf

Imad (Rafrafet)

Taj Haidar

Awatef

Shokran Mortja

Sou'ad

Fadi Sobieh

Saeed Houzani

Samia Al Jazayeri

Badea'a (Aum AL-Noor)

Khaled Taja

Abu AL-Muluk

Nizar Abu Hajar

Jabir (Against Water)

Adham Murched

Waleed

Mohamed Qanuaa

Nader

Mohammad Khawandi

Faiez

Jalal Altawil

Faiez

Fatina Laila

Zumurrud

Sameer Al-Shammat

Jant (Wheel)

Farah Bsieso

الدكتورة ريم

Jenny Esber

Fatin (Aum Lila)

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