The Exchange

Synopsis

Set in Kuwait in 1988, two women making their way in the boys club of the Kuwait Stock Exchange, on the eve of Saddam Hussein's invasion of the country.

First Air Date: 2023-02-08

Last Air Date: 2025-02-13

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Nadia Ahmad, Anne Sobel, Adam Sobel

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Mona Hussein as منيرة
Rawan Mahdi as فريدة
Rayan Dashti as جود
Mohammed Al-Mansour as أديب
Jassim Al-Nabhan as نبيل
Hussain Al-Mahdi as سعود
Abdullah Bahman as عمر
Faisal Al-Amiri as أمير
Mariam Al-Saleh as حبيبة
Huda Al-Khateeb as خولة

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

Inspired by real events, two women set out to pioneer the cutthroat stock market of 1980s Kuwait — and disrupt its corrupt boys club along the way.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Bank of Tomorrow (2023-02-08)

As the ink dries on her divorce papers, Farida contends with her new reality. A charity auction reignites a friendly rivalry between her and Munira.
Ep. 2: It’s a Man’s World (2023-02-08)

On their first days at work and school, Farida seeks an alliance and Jude keeps a low profile. Feeling unheard, Munira takes matters into her own hands.
Ep. 3: Thicker than Milk (2023-02-08)

As the family meticulously plans for its matriarch's 80th, Munira finds tactical inspiration in an unlikely place. Farida pursues more independence.
Ep. 4: Short and Distort (2023-02-08)

The duo’s success lands them in the limelight, but the bank’s secret plan finds them between a rock and a hard place — and snubbed by their loved ones.
Ep. 5: The Silent Partner (2023-02-08)

After realizing that their presence in an important meeting is merely for show, Farida and Munira forge their own path — despite external distractions.
Ep. 6: What Goes Up (2023-02-08)

As the 1987 market crash looms, the Exchange braces for a critical all-nighter. Putting their personal lives on hold, Farida and Munira join the storm.