Best Iranian history series

Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch history shows from Iran, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

  • Poster for Hezar Dastan

    Hezar 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.

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  • Poster for Conquest of Andalusia

    Conquest of Andalusia 2022

    Tells the story of the Islamic leader Tariq bin Ziyad during the journey of the Islamic conquest of Andalusia during the state of Musa bin Nusair during the era of the Umayyad dynasty, reviewing the difficulties and obstacles he faced to achieve this conquest within the period of preparation for crossing the sea in order to conquer Andalusia, within the historical period between (89 AH until 96 AH / 709 AD to 715 AD).

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