Director: Behrang Toufighi
Cast: Hamed Behdad, Rana Azadivar, Houman Seyedi, Hadi Hejazifar, Ali Omrani
Sargijeh is a 2023 Iranian drama-mystery series directed by Behrang Toufighi, centered on the high-stakes fallout from a corporate cryptocurrency hack. With a gripping ensemble cast and a plot rooted in digital crime and institutional cover-up, it is one of the most talked-about Persian thriller serials of its year.
What is Sargijeh about?
When a major company's cryptocurrency accounts are secretly breached, the incident cannot be contained for long. As word of the hack leaks out, an urgent internal and external investigation is launched to trace whoever is behind the breach. Multiple suspects emerge — insiders, competitors, and shadowy figures with motives stretching far beyond a simple theft. Each episode peels back another layer of deception, forcing investigators to question who they can trust inside the organization and out. The series builds steadily, weaving together the procedural mechanics of digital forensics with the personal pressures that land on every character swept into the growing scandal.
Cast & crew
The series is led by Hamed Behdad and Rana Azadivar, two of Iranian cinema's most consistently compelling performers, joined by Houman Seyedi, Hadi Hejazifar, Ali Omrani, Mehraveh Sharifinia, Payam Dehkordi, and Jarj Hashemzadeh. Director Behrang Toufighi brings a measured, suspense-forward style that lets the ensemble breathe and gives each storyline space to develop without rushing to resolution.
Context & significance
Sargijeh arrives at a moment when Iranian audiences — both at home and in the diaspora — have grown increasingly drawn to stories rooted in modern anxieties: financial fraud, digital vulnerability, and the opacity of powerful institutions. For Persian-speaking viewers abroad, the series offers something rare: a thriller grounded in a recognizably Iranian corporate world, with characters navigating pressures that resonate across borders. The drama-mystery blend echoes a wave of Persian-language serials that began taking the genre seriously in the early 2020s, and Sargijeh sits comfortably near the front of that movement. It is the kind of show that rewards patient, attentive viewing.
Where & how to watch
Sargijeh is available on K-Time with original Persian audio and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Sign up and cancel anytime.