Director: Ali Ghafari, Hamidreza lavafi
Cast: Nader Falah, Ramtin Khodapanahi, Amirhossein Sedigh, Bahram Ebrahi, Sepide Khofaverdi
Rekhne is a 2024 Iranian drama and mystery series co-directed by Ali Ghafari and Hamidreza Lavafi, following a scientist whose research into satellite-launch and space rocket systems draws him into a web of external threats and covert dangers.
What is Rekhne about?
The series centers on an Iranian scientist deeply involved in cutting-edge aerospace research, specifically the development of satellite-carrying and space-bound rocket technology. His work, conducted within a high-stakes technical environment, attracts unwanted attention from foreign actors who perceive his progress as a threat. As the pressure mounts, he finds himself navigating layers of surveillance, suspicion, and personal risk that extend well beyond the laboratory. The story unfolds through a procedural, tension-driven structure that balances technical intrigue with the human cost borne by those who operate in classified fields. Each episode — running approximately 45 minutes — peels back another layer of a broader, carefully constructed conspiracy.
Cast & crew
The series stars Nader Falah and Ramtin Khodapanahi in its central roles, supported by Amirhossein Sedigh, Bahram Ebrahi, Sepide Khofaverdi, and Aliram Nouraei. Co-directors Ali Ghafari and Hamidreza Lavafi bring a measured dramatic style to the production, giving the ensemble space to portray characters caught between professional duty and personal vulnerability.
Context & significance
Iranian drama series with espionage and national-security themes have occupied a distinctive place in Persian-language television, drawing audiences who appreciate procedural storytelling grounded in recognizable institutional settings. Rekhne fits within a genre tradition that uses scientific and defense contexts as dramatic backdrops to explore loyalty, secrecy, and the weight of specialized knowledge. For diaspora viewers, the series offers a window into a distinctly Iranian production style — deliberate pacing, ensemble-driven narrative, and an emphasis on moral complexity over action spectacle. The 2024 production year places it among a recent wave of Iranian series expanding into thriller territory.
Where & how to watch
Rekhne is available to stream on K-Time in its original Persian audio without subtitles. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download needed. Cancel anytime.