[6] As a counter to his scientific work, Refaat faces local mythology, global folk tales, and his own health issues.

[7] Dr. Refaat grows to question his strong scientific convictions after these paranormal experiences, and he and Maggie attempt to save their loved ones.

The first season consists of six standalone episodes, each about a famous urban legend mentioned in the Ma Wara' al-Tabi'a novel series.

[9]"Staying true to the books, Paranormal, filmed in Egypt will see an all-Egyptian crew, that will reflects Netflix's commitment to creating authentic Egyptian content for global audiences to enjoy.

The series will also bring to life the supernatural, using powerful post production and visual effects (VFX) techniques to complement cast performances."

[citation needed]Egyptian actor and writer Ahmed Amin plays the lead role of Refaat Ismail.