Director: Hassan Fathi
Cast: Bahram Radan, Parinaz Izadyar, Merila Zarei, Amirhossein Fathi, Amir Jafari
Jeyran is a 2022 Iranian historical drama series directed by Hassan Fathi, set against the turbulent Qajar court of Nasser al-Din Shah in the mid-nineteenth century. It weaves palace intrigue and provincial romance into an intimate portrait of women navigating power, loyalty, and love in an era of profound political upheaval.
What is Jeyran about?
Following the shocking fall of Amir Kabir — the reformist Prime Minister who was the Shah's own mentor — the Qajar court plunges into uncertainty. Power struggles ripple outward from the palace to the provinces, reshaping the lives of ordinary Iranians. In the mountain village of Kuhsar Tajrish, a young carpenter's daughter named Khadijeh quietly harbors deep feelings for a man named Siavash, keeping her heart hidden beneath the weight of family duty and social expectation. As the court's intrigues draw closer to her world, Khadijeh's personal story becomes entangled with the larger forces reshaping the nation. The series charts her journey from a sheltered village girl toward a destiny she could not have anticipated, all rendered through richly detailed period production design.
Cast & crew
Bahram Radan and Parinaz Izadyar lead the ensemble in a series that also features Merila Zarei, Amirhossein Fathi, Amir Jafari, Roya Teymourian, Mehdi Pakdel, and Setareh Pesyani. Director Hassan Fathi is one of Iranian television's most respected names, known for combining meticulous period detail with emotionally grounded character work.
Context & significance
Jeyran belongs to a strong tradition of Persian historical costume drama that uses the Qajar period — roughly the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries — as a lens for examining questions of power, gender, and national identity that still resonate deeply with Iranian audiences today. For the diaspora, these stories carry an added layer of meaning: they connect viewers to a pre-revolutionary cultural memory and a visual language of Iranian architecture, dress, and social life that exists outside political narratives. The series earned considerable attention inside Iran and found an enthusiastic international audience among Persian-speaking communities who prize high-production historical storytelling. Its blend of court drama and intimate romance makes it accessible to viewers new to Iranian television while rewarding those already familiar with the genre.
Where & how to watch
Jeyran is available on K-Time with original Persian audio and Persian subtitles. Stream on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start or cancel anytime.