---
title: "Tehran"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tehran-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 103913
imdb_id: "tt10577736"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 24
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 358
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Tehran (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tehran-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Mossad agent goes undercover in Tehran to sabotage a nuclear reactor with high personal stakes."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes mission
- complex character choices
- intense atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense pacing
- heavy emotional stakes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense sequences of espionage, violence, and high-pressure situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, suspenseful, espionage, thrilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 15 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Dana Eden, Moshe Zonder, Maor Kohn, Daniel Syrkin
- **Networks / Studios**: Kan 11

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Niv Sultan** as *Tamar Rabinyan*
- **Shaun Toub** as *Faraz Kamali*
- **Shervin Alenabi** as *Milad*
- **Sara Von Schwarze** as *Yulia Magen*
- **Shila Ommi** as *Nahid Kamali*
- **Tamir Ginsburg** as *Tamir*
- **Menashe Noy** as *Meir Gorev*
- **Liraz Charhi** as *Yael Kadosh*
- **Navid Negahban** as *Masoud Tabrizi*
- **Glenn Close** as *Marjan Montazeri*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran to sabotage a nuclear reactor.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a Mossad agent named Tamar who operates under a false identity.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Is the show set in one location?
The primary setting is Tehran, where the agent carries out her infiltration.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The central conflict involves the agent's attempt to destroy a nuclear reactor while navigating personal danger.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tehran — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/103913)
- [Tehran (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10577736/)
- [Tehran (TV Series 2020- ) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/103913/cast)
- [Tehran - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/tehran/cast/1030845429/)
- [Tehran (TV series) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Tehran_(TV_series))
- [Tehran (2020-2025) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/tehran/CLjSpijjz7As0xRy3JnTJ6/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*