TV series

The Guest They Killed

2025 · 1 season

A solemn historical drama with a heavy, tragic tone that builds tension toward an inevitable martyrdom.

Overview: It is an Iranian TV series directed by Ahmad Kavari, whose story is about the life of Muslim bin Aqeel and how he was martyred.
How it feels: Bleak, dark, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, betrayal, justice, death
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: bleakstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
betrayal
justice
death
loyalty
Places: military
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex none