Director: Saeid Abootaleb
Cast: Pejman Bazeghi, Behnam Tashakor, Soroush Jamshidi, Abbas Jamshidifar, Misagh Jamshidi
Artesh Seri is a 2023 Iranian game show series directed by Saeid Abootaleb, built around a team reasoning and deduction challenge set against the backdrop of a World War II scenario — partisans versus the Nazi German army fighting to rescue downed pilots — adapted from the popular series of the same name.
What is Artesh Seri about?
Artesh Seri brings together two competing teams who must use logic, deduction, and collective strategy to outmaneuver each other within an elaborate fictional wartime framework. One side plays as resistance fighters, the other as an occupying force, and both must read their opponents, uncover hidden identities, and protect their own members before the clock runs out. Each round escalates the stakes, as contestants bluff, vote, and negotiate their way through a layered social-deduction game that rewards sharp thinking and group coordination. The drama unfolds not through scripted story beats but through real decision-making under pressure, making every episode genuinely unpredictable.
Cast & crew
The series is helmed by director Saeid Abootaleb and features an ensemble of well-known Iranian entertainers including Pejman Bazeghi, Behnam Tashakor, Soroush Jamshidi, Abbas Jamshidifar, Misagh Jamshidi, Shaghayegh Dehghan, Mahya Dehghani, and Ramin Rastad — a broad mix of actors and public figures whose on-screen chemistry drives the competitive energy of the show.
Context & significance
Social-deduction game shows have carved out a loyal following among Persian-speaking audiences worldwide, and Artesh Seri taps directly into that enthusiasm by pairing a familiar format with a dramatic historical setting. For Iranian diaspora viewers, the show offers an easy entry point — no prior knowledge of the source material is required — while the competitive group dynamics provide the kind of collective viewing experience that works well across family gatherings or online watch parties. The World War II frame gives the gameplay a cinematic weight rarely seen in studio-based formats, and the cast's improvisational skill keeps each episode feeling fresh rather than formulaic.
Where & how to watch
Artesh Seri is available on K-Time with original Persian audio and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.