Exiled from Algeria to England, five ruthless brothers vow to leave their violent past behind - but when their youngest is struck down, the “Black Serpent” must awaken
Type:
Episode
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
42pp
Genre:
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Studio/Financer:
Self-funded
Copyright Details:
Registration code: 2507042400143
Synopsis/Details
After being exiled from Algeria, five notorious brothers — led by the feared and silent Mohamed, known only in the underworld as The Black Serpent — arrive in a quiet English town with hopes of starting over. Each carries a past drenched in blood, madness, and secrets. But peace doesn’t last long. When the youngest, Fouad, is struck down in a mysterious hit-and-run, their fragile calm shatters. Old instincts awaken. As Mohamed investigates, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy tied to his bloody history in Marseille — and a familiar darkness rises. With only 48 hours to find the truth, the brothers must decide: return to the chaos they once ruled... or watch their family fall apart forever. "The Scumbags of Algeria" is a gritty, violent, and darkly comedic crime drama blending family, loyalty, and redemption — with bullets.
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MAIN CHARACTERS
Mohamed – The Black Serpent
Silent. Strategic. Fatherly. A legendary assassin who speaks only when necessary. He
treats his brothers like his children — with love and brutal discipline.
Redha – The Seducer
Charming. Psychopathic. Addicted to rich women, their secrets… and sometimes their
blood. A perfect liar with a smile that hides darkness.
Tahar & Khalil – The Cursed Twins
Short, chaotic, and unpredictable. Masters of Kung Fu and torture. They finish each
other's threats and love violence like a hobby.
Fouad – The Wild One
Only 18. Hyperactive, unstable, emotionally broken. Mohamed is his father figure — the
only thing anchoring him to reality.TONE & STYLE
Genre:
Crime / Action / Dark Comedy / Drama
Tone:
- Brutal, fast-paced, raw
- Mix of Peaky Blinders, John Wick, Snatch, and Breaking Bad
Themes:
- Family & Brotherhood
- Redemption vs. Instinct
- Trauma & Violence
- Loyalty under Fire
Target Audience:
- Ages 18+
- Fans of crime sagas, gritty anti-heroes, and dark humour
- Platforms: Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Apple TV+

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Submitted: 2025-Jul-05
Last Updated: 2025-Jul-05
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The Writer: imad chelloufi

I started my career in a country that does not value talent. I wrote several plays, short films, and local songs over time, and since 2007, I have been in this field, waiting for an offer from a film company in my country. I even turned down offers from America. In return, I faced mockery, was ridiculed because of my state, and was called crazy and poor. But this did not prevent me from persevering and not giving up. I used that madness to create crazy characters that are now studied in international psychology schools. But they do not know that this "madman" wrote four movies and TV shows in one month. They do not know that this "madman" can write a 10-episode series in a single week. They… Go to bio
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