Director: Manoto
Manam Koroosh 2 is a 2022 Iranian historical docu-drama series produced by Manoto, retelling the life of Cyrus the Great — founder of the Achaemenid Empire — from his birth through his rise to the throne of Persia, drawing on ancient chronicles and historical narratives.
What is Manam Koroosh 2 about?
Written and narrated by Dr. Mahmoud Kavir, this six-part series follows the extraordinary early life of Cyrus, the prince who would grow to unite the Persian tribes and forge the world's first multi-ethnic empire. Beginning with the circumstances surrounding his birth and the prophecies that shadowed his childhood, each episode traces his journey through the royal courts, battlefields, and political landscapes of ancient Iran. The series reconstructs the events that transformed a young heir into a king admired even by the peoples he conquered, drawing from centuries-old Persian and Greek historical sources to present an authoritative and dramatically compelling portrait.
Cast & crew
Manam Koroosh 2 is a Manoto production, the London-based Persian-language television network known for high-production documentary and entertainment programming aimed at Iranian audiences worldwide. The narration and screenplay are credited to Dr. Mahmoud Kavir, a scholar whose framing brings both historical rigor and a storytelling warmth suited to general audiences.
Context & significance
For the Iranian diaspora, the story of Cyrus the Great carries particular emotional weight. Long before modern Iran took shape, Cyrus stood as proof that Persian civilization produced rulers who governed with tolerance, respect for diversity, and a vision far beyond conquest. The Cyrus Cylinder — often called the world's first human-rights charter — represents values many Iranians abroad hold as a cultural inheritance distinct from contemporary politics. This series offers diaspora viewers a chance to reconnect with that deep historical pride through accessible, dramatic storytelling, presented in the Persian language they grew up hearing at home.
Where & how to watch
Manam Koroosh 2 is available on K-Time. The series streams in original Persian audio with no geo-blocking — watch on your browser, TV, or phone from anywhere in the world, no VPN required. Cancel anytime.