Season 1 Plot
A Syrian historical series about the people of the Karkh district in Baghdad. Among its residents is a man called Abu Wahb, a wise and righteous figure who solves the city’s problems. The caliph intended to appoint him as Chief Judge, but fearing for his faith, Abu Wahb was instructed to feign madness. He then began appearing in public riding a reed, and people gave him the name ‘Bahloul
Bahloul: The Wisest of the Madmen Season 1 aired on September 12th, 2007.
Season 1 Episodes
1. episode one
September 12th, 2007
Abu Wahb pretends to be insane and rides a reed as if it were a horse, earning him the name Bahloul. When a valuable necklace is stolen and the judge imprisons three people, Bahloul helps identify the real thief and clears the other two

