MBC Shahid reveals “Love on Paper” poster starring Anas Tayara and Haya Maraachli

Published May 19th, 2026 - 10:34 GMT
Haya Maraachli / Anas Tayara
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ALBAWABA - Anas Tayara and Haya Maraachli headline MBC Shahid romantic comedy “Love on Paper.”

MBC Shahid has heightened the anticipation for its new series, "Love on Paper," the Arabic adaptation of the popular Turkish series (Sen Çal Kapımı) "You Knock on My Door," after revealing the official poster and announcing its upcoming exclusive premiere on the platform. This has generated significant buzz on social media, with many eagerly awaiting the lead actors.

MBC Shahid shared the promotional poster for "Love on Paper," starring Syrian actors Anas Tayara and Haya Maraachli, on its official Instagram account. The caption read: "It's all acting, but hearts can't act... Stay tuned for the romantic comedy 'Love on Paper,' coming soon and exclusively to MBC Shahid."

Anticipation for the return of the duo Anas Tayara and Haya Maraachli

As soon as the poster was released, social media platforms were ablaze with comments from followers who expressed their great excitement for the project, especially since it reunites Anas Tayara and Haya Maraachli after their previous success in the series "When Wolves Grow Old." This has left the audience eagerly anticipating the level of chemistry between them in this new venture, a romantic comedy-drama adapted from Arabic.

The cast of "Love on Paper"

Anas Tayara Haya Maraachli

The series features a group of stars from Syrian and Arab drama, most notably Dima Al-Jundi, Saad Mina, Rami Ahmar, and Rita Harb, alongside Anas Tayara and Haya Maraachli. This marks Anas Tayara's first foray into the world of Arabic-dubbed series, adding a new dimension to his artistic career and further fueling the audience's curiosity about his new role.

The Story of the Series "Love on Paper"

The series "Love on Paper" revolves around an ambitious and hardworking young woman striving to achieve her dream of obtaining a scholarship that would open doors to a better academic future. However, she suffers a major shock when she suddenly loses this scholarship due to a strict and influential businessman who believes his professional decisions extend beyond the personal lives of others.

In a desperate attempt to regain balance in her life, chance leads the young woman to an unexpected encounter with this same man. A complex relationship develops between them, beginning as a deal or a formal agreement based on a staged engagement for the sake of family and social circles, with the aim of achieving mutual benefits for each of them.

As time passes, this relationship, which began on the basis of temporary self-interest, transforms into a series of daily situations filled with comedic ironies and emotional clashes, as each of them begins to discover the human side of the other, beyond the initial harsh image.

The events gradually unfold to reveal how artificial relationships can turn into genuine feelings amidst a struggle between the heart and the mind and social and professional pressures that make love a difficult test full of twists and turns and surprises in a romantic comedy framework that combines lightness and emotional drama.