Director: Joud Saeed

Cast: Nicolas Mouawad, Stephanie Atala, Maram Ali, Takla Chamoun, Natasha Choufani

Salma is a 2025 Lebanese-Saudi Arabian drama series directed by Joud Saeed, following a young widow who fights to build a future for her children while reckoning with the wounds her past refuses to let heal. Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes and unfolds as intimate, emotionally grounded television from the Arab world.

What is Salma about?

After losing her husband, Salma finds herself alone with her children and no clear path forward. The weight of grief presses on every decision she makes, yet she refuses to surrender to despair. Slowly, she begins rebuilding — confronting the memories and mistakes that defined her earlier life, pushing through the resistance of people around her who would rather she stay small and silent. As she reclaims her agency, a tentative opening toward new companionship emerges, complicated by guilt and social expectation. The series traces this arc carefully, letting Salma's transformation come from within rather than from dramatic external events.

Cast & crew

Director Joud Saeed leads a cast anchored by Nicolas Mouawad and Stephanie Atala in central roles, supported by Maram Ali, Takla Chamoun, Natasha Choufani, Toni Issa, Saad Minah, and Nichola Daniel. The ensemble draws from Lebanese and broader Arab screen talent, lending the production an authentic regional voice and emotional texture.

Context & significance

Lebanese and Arab drama has long held a devoted following among Persian-speaking audiences — the emotional register, the family dynamics, and the pressures women face resonate deeply across the region regardless of language. Salma arrives in a strong tradition of Arab women-centered drama that Iranian diaspora viewers have embraced for decades. The series is available on K-Time with both Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, making it fully accessible whether you prefer listening in Persian or following along in Farsi while hearing the original Arabic performances.

Where & how to watch

Salma is available on K-Time with Persian DUB and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.