The Ktime Journal
Guides, reviews, and notes on Persian cinema, watching from the diaspora, and what to stream on Ktime.
Ktime for Mac Is Here — the Native App for Persian Films, Series and Live TV
Ktime for Mac is a free native app for macOS 12 or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel. Download it at ktime.app/download, drag it to Applications and sign in.
Ktime Is Now in the Roku Channel Store
Ktime is a native Roku app as of September 2026. Subscribe at ktime.app, add Ktime from the Roku Channel Store and sign in — Persian films, series and live TV on your Roku, no VPN.
New Turkish series this fall — the 2026–27 dizi season
The 2026–27 dizi season starts in September. Ktime streams 17 Turkish series dated 2026, 14 with Persian subtitles, and syncs new episodes every 6 hours.
Indian films with Persian subtitles and dubbing (film hendi)
Ktime streams 472 Indian films and series — 280 with Persian subtitles and 303 with a Persian dub. Bollywood and South Indian, no VPN, any foreign card.
Iranian series and films with English subtitles on Ktime
English subtitles on Ktime's Iranian catalogue sit on films, not series — 22 titles carry an English track and exactly one is a series. The full list.
Korean series with Persian subtitles — the 2026 K-drama guide
Ktime streams 571 Korean titles — 299 series and 271 films — and 392 carry Persian subtitles, with 29 new arrivals in 2026. No VPN, any foreign card.
Persian and Dari TV for Afghans in Europe (2026)
Afghan and Pashto live channels, 300+ Persian-language channels and 11,500+ films and series with Persian subtitles — streaming anywhere in Europe with no VPN and any European card.
Persian-dubbed movies on Ktime — 7,200+ titles, honestly counted
7,200+ international titles on Ktime carry a Persian dub, and 11,500+ carry Persian subtitles. Which films are dubbed, and how to hear the Persian audio.
Persian shows for kids — dubbed cartoons and Iranian kids TV
Ktime carries 2,134 kid-safe titles — 746 Persian-dubbed and 407 Iranian — plus a PIN-locked Kids mode and 6 Persian children's channels. No VPN needed.
Watch Persian live TV online — 300+ channels, no VPN
Ktime streams 300+ Persian-language live channels — Iran International, BBC Persian, VOA Persian, Manoto, GEM, PMC, IRIB TV1–TV5. No VPN, no dish.
Watch Turkish series with Persian subtitles online
Ktime streams 384 Turkish series, 316 with Persian subtitles — plus a fresh run of 2026 dizi like Ask Yarasi and Alti Ustu Istanbul. No VPN, any foreign card.
How to watch Persian TV in Germany (2026)
A 2026 guide for Iranians in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne — 300+ Persian live channels, 24,000+ titles, no VPN, German cards accepted, CA$9.99/month (about €6.20).
Best New Films and Series of 2026 to Stream Online
The best new films and series of 2026 to stream — from fresh Iranian dramas like Badnaam and Farar Az Tars to the year's most-watched international films with Persian subtitles. On Ktime, no VPN.
How to Never Miss a New Persian Movie or Series on Ktime
Three reliable ways to catch every new Iranian film and series the moment it lands on Ktime — the @KtimeNews Telegram channel, the New on Ktime row, and title requests.
Best Iranian Streaming Abroad (2026): 6 Services Ranked by Price & Payment
The 6 real Iranian streaming services abroad in 2026 — Ktime, GLWiZ, Televika, Filimo, Namava and Telewebion — ranked by price and payment from abroad, plus honest notes on IMVBox and Giniko.
Filimo Outside Iran: Does It Work? What Iranians Abroad Use Instead (2026)
Does Filimo work outside Iran? No — Filimo's own page says so, and its checkout takes only toman. Here's why it's blocked abroad and what Iranians in Canada, the US and the EU actually stream instead in 2026.
GLWiZ Outside Iran (2026): What It Really Costs & How It Compares
GLWiZ works abroad and takes foreign cards — but it doesn't publish its prices as text, and cancelling means a phone call. Here's what GLWiZ actually costs in 2026, plus an honest comparison for Persian TV abroad.
Namava Outside Iran: Why It's Blocked & What Actually Works (2026)
Namava is geo-locked and Shetab-only, so it doesn't work outside Iran — no VPN fixes a toman-only checkout. Here's why, what the Savushun block revealed, and what Iranians abroad actually use instead in 2026.
Telewebion Abroad (2026): What Plays Outside Iran and What Doesn't
Telewebion is free and official for IRIB channels, but abroad its .com is dead, its apps are gone from NA stores, and some channels geo-block. Here's what actually plays outside Iran in 2026 — and where the gaps are.
How to Watch Ktime on Android TV / Google TV (Free)
Watch Persian live TV, movies and series on Android TV or Google TV with Ktime. Install the native Ktime app, or use TiviMate with your login. No VPN.
How to Watch Ktime on Fire TV / Firestick (Free Setup)
Watch Persian live TV, movies and series on an Amazon Fire TV or Firestick with Ktime. Install the native Ktime app, or use IPTV Smarters with your login. No VPN.
Ktime on iPhone and iPad — Install It as an App, No App Store Needed
Since September 27, 2026 Ktime installs on iPhone and iPad as a full-screen app straight from Safari. Open ktime.app/app, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. Included in every plan, no VPN.
How to Watch Ktime on a Samsung Smart TV (Free Setup)
Watch Persian live TV, movies and series on a Samsung smart TV with Ktime. Install the free Media Station X app, enter your personal {code}.ktime.app address once, and Ktime loads every launch. No login typing, no VPN.
Watch Ktime on Your TV — Free, on Any Device (Full Setup Guide)
Ktime plays on any TV, phone, tablet or streaming device — free with your subscription. Native Ktime apps on Android TV, Fire TV, Roku and Mac, Media Station X on Samsung and LG, and the web on iPhone and any computer. Here is the setup for each one.
How to Watch Persian TV in Los Angeles — A Tehrangeles Guide (2026)
How LA's Iranian families watch Persian TV in 2026 — Iran International, Manoto, GEM TV and 2,300+ Iranian films, legally, no VPN, on the TV. The dish era is over.
How to Watch Persian TV in Toronto (2026) — A Tehranto Guide
A 2026 guide for Iranians in Toronto and the GTA — Persian live channels, Iranian films and series, no VPN, CA$9.99/month, and the no-tech Ktime device sold at Iranian stores.
How to Watch Persian TV in Vancouver — A North Shore Guide (2026)
Watch Persian TV and Iranian films in Vancouver — no VPN, any Canadian card, on the TV. A North Shore guide for the largest Iranian cluster in BC, as of June 2026.
The 4 Best Iranian Series to Binge in 2026
The 4 best new Iranian series to binge in 2026 — Vahshi (8.8), Aban, Shoghal and Tasian — ranked, with ratings, cast and where to watch. Stream on Ktime, no VPN, no geo-block.
The Iranian Thrillers Everyone's Talking About — 2026 Picks
The best new Iranian thrillers and crime dramas — Vahshi (8.8), Jangale Asphalt, the Cannes-winning Seed of the Sacred Fig. Stream on Ktime, no VPN, no geo-block.
Iranian Comedies to Stream When You Need to Laugh
The Iranian comedies worth a light night in — Texas 3, Khejalat Nakesh, Ekhrajiha, Dynamite and more. Stream on Ktime, no VPN, no geo-block, foreign cards welcome.
How to Set Up Persian TV for Your Parents — A No-Tech Guide
Set up Persian movies and live TV for parents or grandparents in one evening. Which device to buy, the 3-minute install, and the no-tech Ktime device. No VPN.
Why Iranian Films Keep Winning at Cannes — A Diaspora Guide
From Kiarostami's 1997 Palme d'Or to Panahi's 2025 win, why Iranian cinema dominates the world's festivals — and where the diaspora can stream the films.
Watch Live Football Uncut — US, Arabic & English Feeds on Ktime (2026)
Tired of IRIB cutting away from the match? Ktime also carries the full, uncut broadcast on FOX (US), beIN Sports and AD Sports (Arabic) — for the World Cup, the leagues, every big match. No VPN, no geo-block.
Ghoorbagheh (Frog) — Houman Seyedi's Crime Series, on Ktime
Ghoorbagheh (Frog, 2020), Houman Seyedi's acclaimed noir crime series with Navid Mohammadzadeh, holds an IMDb 8.1 across 30,000+ votes. Stream on Ktime — no VPN.
Jeyran — Hassan Fathi's Qajar Romance (2022), Streaming on Ktime
Jeyran (2022), Hassan Fathi's lavish Qajar-era romance with Bahram Radan and Parinaz Izadyar, is one of the most-watched Persian series. Stream on Ktime — no VPN.
Leila's Brothers — Roustaee's Cannes Drama (2022), Now on Ktime
Saeed Roustaee's Leila's Brothers (Baradaran Leila, 2022) won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes. Stream the 165-minute Iranian family epic on Ktime — no VPN.
Pooste Shir (Lionskin) — Shahab Hosseini's 2022 Series on Ktime
Pooste Shir (Lionskin, 2022), Jamshid Mahmoudi's family drama with Shahab Hosseini and Hadi Hejazifar, holds an IMDb 8.1. Stream the series on Ktime — no VPN.
Shahrzad — Hassan Fathi's 1953 Historical Romance, on Ktime
Shahrzad (2015), Hassan Fathi's landmark Iranian series set around the 1953 coup, with Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidoosti. Stream all of it on Ktime — no VPN.
How to Watch Live Football & Sports in Persian on Your TV (2026)
Watch live football and sport in Persian on your TV — IRIB Varzesh, شبکه ۳ and Persian sports channels via Ktime Live TV, no VPN. League football, the national team, and the World Cup.
Aban — Shahab Hosseini in a 2025 AI-Era Psychological Drama, on Ktime
Aban (2025), starring Oscar-winning Shahab Hosseini and Amin Hayaei, is a psychological-social drama about an AI prodigy. Stream on Ktime — no VPN, no geo-block.
Dar Entehaie Shab — A 7.6-Rated Mystery of a Vanished Husband, on Ktime
Dar Entehaie Shab (At the End of the Night, 2024) by Ayda Panahandeh, starring Parsa Pirouzfar and Hoda Zeinolabedin. Stream the acclaimed Iranian drama on Ktime.
Eshghe Abadi — The Most-Watched New Iranian Reality Show, on Ktime
Eshghe Abadi (2025), hosted by Parastoo Salehi, is the buzzy Iranian reality dating series — contestants living together for 24 hours. Stream on Ktime, no VPN.
It Was Just an Accident — Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or Winner, Now on Ktime
Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident (Yek Tasadof Sadeh, 2024) won the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025. Stream the acclaimed Iranian drama on Ktime — no VPN.
Jangale Asphalt — Navid Mohammadzadeh in a Hard-Edged 2024 Drama, on Ktime
Jangale Asphalt (Asphalt Jungle, 2024) stars Navid Mohammadzadeh and Amir Jafari in a tense drama of money and desperation. Stream on Ktime — no VPN.
My Favorite Cake — A Tender, Defiant 2024 Iranian Drama, Now on Ktime
My Favorite Cake (Keyke Mahboobe Man, 2024) by Maryam Moghaddam & Behtash Sanaeeha — a warm, quietly radical Tehran love story. Streaming on Ktime, no VPN.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig — Rasoulof's Banned 2024 Masterwork, Now on Ktime
Mohammad Rasoulof's The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Daneye Anjire Maabed, 2024) — the Cannes prize-winner the director fled Iran to finish. Now streaming on Ktime.
Shoghal — A 2025 Iranian Mystery of Money, Family and a Dangerous Gamble
Shoghal (2025), directed by Behrang Tofighi with Mehdi Soltani and Shabnam Moghadami, is a twisty family-mystery drama. Stream on Ktime — no VPN, no geo-block.
Tasian — Tina Pakravan's Tender 2025 Iranian Drama, Now on Ktime
Tasian (2025), directed by Tina Pakravan with Hootan Shakiba and Babak Hamidian, is a warm romance-drama for Home TV. Stream on Ktime — no VPN, no geo-block.
Vahshi — The 8.8-Rated Iranian Crime Thriller of 2025, Now on Ktime
Vahshi (2025), directed by Houman Seyyedi and starring Javad Ezzati, is the highest-rated new Iranian series. Stream it on Ktime — no VPN, no geo-block.
How Iranians watch Persian TV outside Iran (2026)
The 2026 guide to watching Persian TV, film and 5,000+ live channels from anywhere outside Iran — no VPN, any foreign card, on a browser, an Android TV or a phone.