Best Iranian drama series
Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch drama shows from Iran, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The Frog 2020
Ramin plans a robbery on his childhood classmate Noori who has become a mysterious rich man and that's just a beginning of a brutal journey.
75Prophet Joseph 2009
This story basically follows the most important happenings in Prophet Josephs life, from the view of muslims. The most important happenings are: 1. his travel to egypt 2. his rise and growing up in Egypt 3. his life problems when his "owner" Zuleikha falls in love with him and wants him to return the love to him. 4. his stay in prison, and how he reforms the prisoners. 5. his return by the side of the Pharao. 6. his uprising to the side of the pharao as his advisor. 7. his brothers coming to egypt, and how he decides to make them regret their mistakes so they can receive forgivness, and peace. 8. his reunion with his family after more than 20 years.
75Shahrzad 2015
In Iran, Tehran, circa 1953, two lovers Shahrzad and Farhad come together during a fraught political climate.
76The Lion Skin 2022
Naeem, who has endured 15 years in prison for his daughter's love, faces a major crisis after his release to see her.
77Bitter Coffee 2010
The series begins with history teacher Nima Zande-Karimi (Siamak Ansari) realizing that his extensive research on Persian and world history is of little use to financing his day-to-day life. He is about to leave Tehran for good to go back to his hometown by the name of Darab, when he comes across young university student Roya Atabaki (Sahar Jafari-Jozani) who is researching for her final year dissertation, which is regarding the period 1198–1203, that is said to be a period of turmoil for Iran's ruling elite. Such turmoil that, very few books are available on that period for Roya's research. It is then that Nima receives an anonymous telephone call, which leads him to Niavaran Palace (currently a museum), where he is told to have a coffee and wait. The coffee (which is bitter) is ready and he duly drinks it, his sight becomes hazy, and when he manages to refocus he is in the year 1201 (1822 AD), and the story develops therein.
64The Mokhtar Narrative 2010
The Mokhtar Narrative is an Epic/History television series directed by Davood Mirbagheri, based on the life of Al-Mokhtar. Over 140 actors were cast in it. Mokhtar Saqafi was a Shiite Muslim leader who sets up a rebellion movement in 686 A.D in the town of Kufa to avenge the martyrdom of Hussain (grandson of Islamic Prophet Muhammad).
63Mortal Wound 2021
Maleki is one of the managers of a successful company run by Rizabadi. Rizabadi instructs him to negotiate a major oil deal with the Norwegians. After signing the contract, the Norwegians want to transfer the contract amount, which is several million dollars to the company's account.
63Once Upon a Time in Iran 2021
It is the story of a family on the first of September 1941, which undergoes changes during the occupation of Iran by the Allies.
73At The End Of The Night 2024
There are two couples who try to improve their lives and finances، but their efforts are unsuccessful.
74The Monster 2019
Houshang is a simple and honest teacher who is satisfied with his life and does not have much interest in the world, but unwittingly goes in a way that changes his life and enters the process of embezzlement and fraud. He unexpectedly owns wealth and wealth, and is outspoken from his former character.
62Viper of Tehran 2024
The adventures of a movie director who gets involved in a murder case.
69The Accomplice 2020
The Saburi family is a large and old family that has been exporting and importing flowers and plants for many years. They still live in peace in an old house, the arrival of a young man in this family changes the lives of the whole family.
69Imam Ali 1997
series focusing on the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib, directed by Davood Mirbagheri and originally broadcast in 1992 in 22 episodes. It was subsequently released on DVD, with other editions including one with English sub-titles, and one dubbed into Urdu. The series covers the events before the caliphate of Ali ibn Abi Talib to his assassination in Kufa, Iraq.
65Savage 2025
Are you a slave or a worker?!
73The Rebel 2022
Javid is a 17 year old youngster from the southern part of the city and has no identity card. he's desperately trying to prove he's identity through he's aunt so that he could marry the love of he's life Abra.
65Women’s Secret Network 2022
In 1310, the Ministry of Culture and Arts decided to form a women's association to compete with similar organizations and then eliminate them. Mirza Mahmoud Zanburakchi, a high-ranking employee of the Civil Registry Department, is invited to take responsibility for the selection of members and then the activity of the center, along with Delbarjan Tajerbashi.
76Tasian 2025
Set in October 1977, on the brink of the Iranian Revolution, a forbidden love story unfolds between Khosrow, a SAVAK officer, and Shirin, a young woman accused of political activism. Amidst growing political unrest, their passion blooms in secrecy, forcing them to confront dangerous choices. Torn between loyalty to their homeland and their love, they must navigate a path of betrayal, survival, and defiance as the revolution looms. A powerful tale of love, freedom, and sacrifice in a time of turmoil.
70Actor 2023
Ali and Morteza, two talented theater actors who live in an abandoned theater enter complex adventures to achieve their dreams.
60The Actor 2023
Ali, a naturally gifted but unknown theater player, and his friend Morteza exert their talent in acting to earn a living. They perform at wealthy people’s parties to surprise them in unique styles until they receive a serious offer from a private detective company. They should disguise themselves to track down clues for cold cases. In the meanwhile, a talented actress and genius make-up artist joins them. Due to playing various roles, penetrating different organizations and individual’s lives, besides acting in varied roles, solving complicated problems in real life, they engage in intricate adventures.
66The Marsh 2023
Fayaz's son is killed at the beginning of the story and it is made to look like he committed suicide. Amir Jafari, in the role of Esfandiar Shakib, is looking for two people to find them, one of them is Iraj, played by Shahram Haqit Dost, and the other is Sargerd, played by Hamed Kamili. At first, Iraj is Fayaz's driver and assistant, and he plans to defraud Fayaz through his wife, Afaq, but he does not succeed. It is recommended that you do not miss this mystery drama series.
66Dracula 2021
Kamran Kamerva is informed that his son has been arrested for setting up betting sites abroad and that agents will come to him soon. Upon hearing this news, Kamerva boarded his helicopter and ...
67Hezar Dastan 1988
Hezar-Dastan was an Iranian epic historical drama television series from 1987, developed and directed by Ali Hatami. Hezar Dastan is considered one of the most important and most influential works of art in the history of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The production of the show took almost 8 years, starting in 1979 and ending in 1987, during which Hatami established a large set to represent Tehran in both Qajar dynasty and World War II, retroactively creating Iran's first movie studio and backlot (named Ghazali Cinema Town). The show tells the story of Reza Khoshnevis (also known as Reza Tofangchi), and his life and entanglement with corruption in government, and trying to correct it using not conventional means. The story is split into two section and it features Iran during the turbulent times of the latter days of Qajar Dynasty and during the events of World War II and Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran.
57The Girls of the Alley of Sorrow 2025
On his wedding night, Masih discovers a secret about his sister's life that changes his fate.
70Lily's Turn 2022
Through a mysterious book, Lily discovers that she and her family have lived in many times and places, and now it is Lily's turn to decipher the book and find a valuable painting of her ancestors to make a choice that gives meaning to all these lives and...
65The Bitter Coffee 2010
The series begins with history teacher Nima Zande-Karimi (Siamak Ansari) realizing that his extensive research on Persian and world history is of little use to financing his day-to-day life. He is about to leave Tehran for good to go back to his hometown by the name of Darab, when he comes across young university student Roya Atabaki (Sahar Jafari-Jozani) who is researching for her final year dissertation, which is regarding the period 1198–1203, that is said to be a period of turmoil for Iran's ruling elite. Such turmoil that, very few books are available on that period for Roya's research. It is then that Nima receives an anonymous telephone call, which leads him to Niavaran Palace (currently a museum), where he is told to have a coffee and wait. The coffee (which is bitter) is ready and he duly drinks it, his sight becomes hazy, and when he manages to refocus he is in the year 1201 (1822 AD), and the story develops therein.
55Dariush 2024
It is the story of a man who returns to the city he ran away from after eleven years.
53I Want To Be Alive 2021
Homa Haghi and her love are preparing with the Haghi family to surprise Homayoun, the father of her family on his birthday night. But when the father arrives, the whole family is surprised.
60Men of Anjolos 1997
The story of six nobles and one sheepman who become Christian, run away from Romans to a cave where they will sleep 309 years, from Islamic view
52Noon Khe 2023
63The Asphalt Jungle 2024
Hengameh needs money to save his brother's life. He takes a big risk to prepare this money and...
60Once Upon a Time 1990
Story of two groups of bandits looting merchants' caravans in the middle of Iranian deserts; one of the bosses though starts to transform throughout time.
52Mannequin 2019
They have always had great and beautiful love, great and dreadful enemies, the lover and the beloved have to face many sufferings for the sake of their poetic love…
46Romance 2017
Several young couples' calm marriages are disturbed when a woman enters their lives.
44Jeyran 2022
The young Naser'eddin Shah recently ordered the assassination of his beloved Prime Minister Amir Kabir, and the court, the shrine, the government, and the country underwent significant changes. At the same time and in the village of Kuhsar Tajrish, Khadijeh, the daughter of Mohammad Ali Najjar, hid the joyful love of a young man named Siavash in her chest.
53Kalileh and Demneh 2022
The town of Kelileh and Demneh, made by Marzieh Boroumand, is supposed to bring attractive and lovely Iranian dolls in front of the camera again with attractive and old voice actors, in which more than 30 new characters are present in this puppet show.
60Die Hard 2024
The story tells of friends who will spare no effort to stay together. A crisis is coming that will change the good days.
56The Professional 2021
It's a lot of money. A perfect map is needed to eliminate obstacles and achieve this wealth. A pure and complex map that requires a professional assassin. He is probably the smartest and most ruthless.
56Rhino 2019
Five youngsters enter the Hippo Challenge because of their skills, and this is the beginning of a friendship between them, unaware that the Hippo Challenge is designed by a big, powerful Mafia and unpredictable adventures...
55Aghazadeh 2020
About the child of a well-known character who performs his sinister goals by performing deceptive actions such as holding an art exhibition, investing, and helping charity.
50Siyavash 2021
What are you willing to do to support your family? If you are no longer a member of the family, do you do the right thing or wait for them to be destroyed?
50Shahgoosh (IR) 2013
48Blue Whale 2019
Armin is a gifted and introspective student of network security that spends most of his time on his newly established book publishing site.
52Island 2021
The island is not a place, it is an excuse for conflict between people who seek their destiny in it, and it is the basis for the efforts of those who decide to have a greater share in life; They do everything to reach the island.
55Queen of Beggars 2021
Alborz Shams, a resident of Germany, returns to Iran for the death of his father, but in Iran everyone calls him Farhad Babaei and no one remembers him, not even his love Sara.
55Lunar Eclipse 2021
Amir loses his heart to another girl, contrary to the promises he made with his cousin. The revelation of this love has made Amir's family move and...
55The Red Line 2001
The journey of a few young men that turns from thrill seeking into a tragedy that continues to pull them inside.
50Aban 2025
The series 'Aban' is a psychological and social drama that follows the story of a genius in artificial intelligence named Aban, who has developed an algorithm for profitable investments in financial markets. However, Aban faces a critical situation with his former investor and now must quickly settle a multi-billion-dollar debt; otherwise, he will go to prison.
45Daei Jan Napoleon 1976
In 1976, director Nasser Taghvai turned the novel into a legendary mini TV series, compiling the story in 18 episodes. The series was a huge success both with the audience and the critics. It topped the ratings in every airing of its episodes and it was the most watched show when it aired on Friday nights. Many consider the series to be an ageless masterpiece and the father of modern television comedy in Iran. Many terms coined during the series' run have become part of Persian popular culture. The series was a huge success financially, the production cost has been estimated to be 50 million Rials (equivalent to U$770,000 in 1976) while the broadcaster paid about 200 million Rials, four times the production cost, to buy the rights for broadcasting the series. Due to its extreme popularity, reruns of the series were frequent in the National Iranian Radio and Television until the Islamic revolution of 1979. Although the series has been banned in Iran since the revolution it is still watched. The series has been released on DVD by Pars Video, Taraneh Records, and Chehreh Nama.
42Salhae Door Az Khana 2019
A Soldier "Khanjari" (played by Ahmad Mehranfar) who had come to Tehran from the north and was serving his military service at the police station of 100 Mellat. One of the accused who was brought to the police station was a young lady named Elizabeth who had a dog named Lucy. Dagger falls in love with Elizabeth and when he finds out that Elizabeth's dog has been impounded, he mistakenly takes a dog instead of Lucy and gives it to Elizabeth. Elizabeth, who realizes that the dog is not hers, leaves the park under the pretext of parking her car in order not to upset Daggeri.
43Accomplice 2023
Mitra is a famous lawyer who one day a crime happens in his office. Therefore, he is forced to start an investigation about one of his clients to defend himself, and in this way he faces problems that even endanger his job.
50Set Me Free 2023
An invitation letter from the famous singer Daniel reaches Afshanah to meet him, Afshanah, who is eager to meet Daniel, shows up for a romantic date, but..
46Da Vinci’s 2023
Parviz and Maliha are a husband and wife who work in a museum in Tehran. One night, while the couple is busy with their duties, an unexpected event happens that puts them at a crossroads and can change their lives forever.
50Aspirin 2014
The story is about a Doctor who starts to perform a weird experiment on one of his male patients but in the end, things are getting out of control and there becomes a mess out of the unnatural situation.
45Noon Khe 2023
43The Engineer Child 2018
The story of an orphan boy
40Vertigo 2023
Peyman gets involved with Kamran after a family misunderstanding. There are speculations that Peyman killed Kamran. An event that may cost the life of Peyman
40Seven 2023
We are playing friends, we are in the right, we will hit, kill, kill, we will die until the end, but we will not forgive, no matter what happens, we are still here, we are still alive.
40Fereshteh's Sin 2023
Fire is not a bad thing, it burns the excess, something that remains will remain!
34The Lost Prestige 2023
40The Fall 2023
Aisan and Jakan's love bond gets a new life after going through the difficult days of their life together. They go on their honeymoon to water their love tree...a journey that ends in darkness.
30Setayesh 2010
The serial revolves around a young girl named Setayesh. Setayesh brother, Mohammad be deployed in wartime military service, but the service and the family flees lies. Taher, Muhammad's friend helps him to leave the country, but Muhammad near Turkish border is killed and Mohammad goes to jail. Families will discover the differences between Muhammad and Taher.
26The Forbidden Fruit 2007
Story of a devout individual called Haj Younis (Ali Nasirian), a merchant who believes in the principles of religion and is a haram and lawyer, but something happens in his life that involves him in adventures...
20Sarbedaran 1984
Sarbedaran is a historic series based on the revolt of the 'Sarbedar's of Khorasan, led by Sheykh Hasan Jowri against the Mongol Conquest of Iran. The director of this series is Mohammad Ali Najafi and it is written co-directed by Keyhan Rahgozar. Parts of this series also refer to the previous leader and the pioneer of the movement, Sheykh Khalifa of Mazandaran.
18Leila's loneliness 2015
The synopsis of the series "Leila's Loneliness" states that after an earthquake in which he lost his family, Mohammad becomes the guardian of a mosque, and the love of a girl puts him in special circumstances, in a way that tests his faith...
20Sword's Edge 2006
Zire Tigh was an Iranian drama television series broadcast by the IRIB network. The series was finished after 19 episodes, and was extremely popular with viewers. It could be seen Wednesday nights after the nightly national news on Channel 1 in Iran. The show was later re-aired shown daily on IRIB 1, IRIB 2 and IRIB 3 for those living out of the country. The show's last episode aired March 12, 2007.
20Scorpion in love 2023
Behdad dies. Everything ends for him and those around him. But some time later, he is looking for blood in the streets of Tehran, blood for the scorpion...
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