Grief On Screen: Reviewing ‘Catalogue’ Series Through the Eyes of Someone Who’s Lived It

Grief On Screen: Reviewing ‘Catalogue’ Series Through the Eyes of Someone Who’s Lived It

In the summer of 2025, Netflix released Catalogue – an Egyptian family drama that dares to explore one of life’s hardest experiences: the loss of a parent. The series follows Youssef (Mohamed Farrag), a workaholic father suddenly thrust into single parenthood after his wife Amina’s untimely death.  But Catalogue isn’t just about Youssef’s grief as a widower; it’s about what comes after – the messy, chaotic, and heartwarming journey of learning t…