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Tehran 2020

“A secret agent embarks on her most dangerous mission yet.”

★ 7.6/10 · 358 votes TV-MA Drama 3 seasons · 24 eps Returning Series
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What is Tehran?

The television series "Tehran" is an Israeli spy thriller created by Moshe Zonder for the Israeli public channel Kan 11. It premiered in Israel and internationally on Apple TV, with the first episode airing in June 2020.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
24
First aired
Jun 22, 2020
Last aired
Jan 27, 2025
Original language
HE
Origin
IL
Networks
Kan 11
Genres
Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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The television series "Tehran" is an Israeli spy thriller created by Moshe Zonder for the Israeli public channel Kan 11. It premiered in Israel and internationally on Apple TV, with the first episode airing in June 2020. The series features dialogue in Hebrew, Persian, and other languages. The story follows a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran under a false identity. The agent's mission initially involves helping to destroy Iran's nuclear reactor, but when this mission fails, she must plan a new operation that puts those close to her at risk. The series explores themes of suspense, drama, and action, and it has received critical acclaim.

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“A Mossad agent goes undercover in Tehran to sabotage a nuclear reactor with high personal stakes.”

Reasons to watch
  • high-stakes mission
  • complex character choices
  • intense atmosphere
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  • intense pacing
  • heavy emotional stakes

Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced international espionage thrillers with a focus on covert operations.

The series contains intense sequences of espionage, violence, and high-pressure situations.

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What is the premise of the show?

The series follows a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran to sabotage a nuclear reactor.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is a Mossad agent named Tamar who operates under a false identity.

What happens when the mission fails?

After the initial mission fails, Tamar must devise a new operation that puts those close to her at risk.

Is the show set in one location?

The primary setting is Tehran, where the agent carries out her infiltration.

What is the central conflict?

The central conflict involves the agent's attempt to destroy a nuclear reactor while navigating personal danger.

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