Director: Naser Hashemi
Cast: Naser Hashemi, Rashid Aslani, Dariush Asadzade, Hamideh Kheirabadi
Samandoon is a 1994 Iranian comedy series directed by Naser Hashemi, built around the classic Persian storytelling tradition of mixing the supernatural with everyday domestic life. Each episode runs around 30 minutes and delivers lighthearted, family-friendly humor rooted in folklore and neighborhood dynamics.
What is Samandoon about?
When a young nephew decides to explore the mysterious basement beneath his aunt's house, he expects nothing more unusual than forgotten boxes and dusty storage. What he finds, however, turns the ordinary household upside down: a two-thousand-year-old demon child has been living quietly in that underground space, patiently waiting for its mother to return. The boy must now navigate his aunt's household routines while keeping the ancient creature's presence a secret — a situation that quickly spirals into a series of comic misunderstandings, close calls, and unexpected friendships that test both the family's patience and their imagination.
Cast & crew
Naser Hashemi serves as both director and lead performer, bringing a physical comedy sensibility common in Iranian television of the 1990s. Rashid Aslani, Dariush Asadzade, and Hamideh Kheirabadi round out the ensemble, each contributing the kind of warm, expressive character work that made family comedies from this era a household staple across Iran.
Context & significance
Samandoon belongs to a rich vein of Iranian television comedy that flourished in the early 1990s, drawing on Persian folklore — particularly the figure of the div, a supernatural being from pre-Islamic myth — and transplanting it into a recognizable modern domestic setting. For diaspora viewers who grew up watching Iranian public television before emigrating, the series carries a strong nostalgia charge: the pacing, the practical sets, the ensemble humor, and even the audio texture all read as distinctly of their era. It is the kind of show that connects adult viewers abroad to the living room of their childhood.
Where & how to watch
Samandoon is available now on K-Time in its original Persian audio without subtitles. Watch directly in your browser, on your TV, or on your phone — no extra download required, no VPN needed, and no geo-blocking. Cancel anytime.