Mawqef Micro

The show criticizes certain aspects, practices and retrograde ideologies found within the Syrian society and government, while simultaneously highlighting positive traits.

Since the show is introduced in street-spoken Syrian dialect with a strong Damascene accent, some explicit words are used to add a feel of street talk reality to the different situations.

When the discussion heats up and manners fly off the leash, the good old micro bus then passes by with its “censoring noise” toning down the “common adult” factor of the series.

Each episode starts with a new topic and has a different storyline, and the conclusion is usually reached after each of the two main characters have expressed their opinion on the subject discussed, without necessarily approving of each other's views.

"B'ro" (Arabic: برو), pronounced "Buhrroh": A hero of the common class, embodying heritage and a tradition-based prevailing mentality that is not short of wisdom, and who sells newspapers on a stand (cultural kiosk) by the pavement next to a bus stop; and his neighborhood associate "Shadi" (Arabic: شادي), pronounced "Shahdee": A young culturally established, well-educated, open-minded and knowledgeable university student who passes by B'ro's “cultural kiosk” everyday to buy newspapers and discuss different matters and hot topics of common interest to the Syrian and Arab people in general.

"[citation needed] Due to its success, both co-founders of the show (Ahmad F. Darwish & Ammar F. Daba), confirmed that a second season is currently in production and scheduled to be broadcast in 2011 during an interview that aired on mbc 1 channel's "Sabah Al Kheir Ya Arab" (Arabic: صباح الخير يا عرب, lit.