In Seven days of legendary battles, ‘The Promise’ narrates the story of two notable Arabic historical figures: Al-Zanati Khalifa, the king besieged by betrayal and intrigue, and Abu Zaid Al-Hilali (Barakat), who is unaware of his origins and declares war on his father.
In Najd, Shiha seeks her disgraced father's help against Barakat. In Tunisia, King Al-Zanati faces a murder attempt from rivals.
Rizq duels Barakat in fierce swordplay, unaware of their connection. In Tunisia, Al-Zanati strengthens forces against rebels seeking a cunning ally.
Barakat, after wounding Rizk, faces betrayal from Knights of Bani Hilal. The Minister of Zenati (Al-Allam) seems complicit.
Khadra secretly reveals to Shiha that Barakat is Rizq bin Nayel's son. Saada and her aunt Wudad clash over marriage plans, while they both strive to control.
Rizk accuses daughter Shiha of treason for saving Barkat. In Tunisia, Al-Zanati imprisons his minister, Al-Allam, after revealing his betrayal.
Shiha admits to her father that Barakat is his son and the son of Khadra, who escaped Bani Hilal years ago. Al-Zanati employs Al-Allam to be a double agent, spying on his traitorous sister Widad.
Barakat's fury overrides the revealed blood ties with his father while Rizq bin Nayel's secret instills fear in Bani Hilal. Al-Zanati confronts Al-Allam, unleashing fury over his actions.
Father and son, Barakat & Rizq, clash as they finally confront each other with their shocking secret. Betrayal severs, as Al-Zanati confronts his daughter, torn between love and war. End of Season 1.
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