<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">With the release of the first story, titled "Flashback," starring Ahmed Khaled Saleh and Mariam El Gendy, the series "What You See Is Not What It Seems" quickly caught the attention thanks to its mysterious plot and the outstanding performances of its stars.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Audience interaction with the first episode</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As soon as the show began airing, comments poured in on social media, with one follower writing: “I hope the ending of the series turns out to be like the one I had in mind, that it was a case of psychotic depression. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a series that has engaged me this much.” Another asked: “Will we find out if all of this was just hallucinations or if Mariam is actually alive?” Another funny comment read: “Although the series is full of mystery and drama, Ahmed Khaled Saleh’s sense of humor is still there… I recommend everyone watch it.”</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mysterious atmosphere and unanswered questions</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Audiences unanimously agreed that the series offers a rich dose of mystery, with question marks growing with every scene. One viewer said, “Bravo to a series full of mystery and suspense, and Ahmed Khaled Saleh is playing a role completely different from his previous works.” Another added, “Is Ziad talking to Mariam in the series from the future? Or are the sedatives affecting him?”</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Showtimes and cast</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series airs from Saturday to Wednesday at 7 pm, with reruns from Sunday to Thursday at 9 am. It also airs on DMC at 11 pm, with reruns at 7 am and 4:30 pm. It is also available on Shahid and Watch It. Starring Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Mariam El Gendy, Mohamed Younes, Sally Hamad, Aya Abdel Razek, and others.</p>