TV series

Once Upon a Time in Iran

2021–2022 · 1 season

A sweeping historical drama that immerses you in wartime turmoil and a woman's perilous journey, blending romance and political tension.

Tagline: The story of a woman from this land who once fought for her life in Iran ...
Overview: It is the story of a family on the first of September 1941, which undergoes changes during the occupation of Iran by the Allies.
How it feels: Tense, romantic, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, love, survival, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
love
survival
family
betrayal
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild