Egyptian actress Rania Youssef responded to criticism she received after photos were circulated of her wearing a dance costume for the TV series "Midnight Crime," scheduled to air during Ramadan in 2024. Youssef stated that her role included portraying a dancer named Reeri, the mother of student Mason, played by Maiar El-Ghaiti. She also defended wearing the dance costume, saying that it was appropriate for the character and that some people in the society criticized young women. The series is a thriller that revolves around a crime that occurs late at night, involving the murder of a university student in her dorm, with suspicion falling on anyone associated with her. The show aims to showcase hidden and mysterious worlds.
