TV series

The Enigma of the Shah

2016–2018 · 1 season

A slow, serious historical drama that asks you to follow a dense web of political maneuvering and royal succession.

Overview: It is when Reza Shah forcefully leaves Iran to an unknown destination. Who will be the next Shah? who has the power and authority to keep Iran's sovereignty and independence?
How it feels: Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, betrayal, identity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
betrayal
identity
fate
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none