Director: Mohammad Reza Rezaeian
Cast: Mohammad Bohrani, Sam Derakhshani, Behrang Alavi, Helia Emami, Farzad Farzin
Shabhaye Mafia: Zodiak is a 2023 Iranian reality competition series hosted by Mohammad Bohrani, in which players assume the roles of citizens and mafia members in the city of Sicily while hunting down — or becoming — a serial killer known as Zodiac. Equal parts game show strategy and live theater, the program aired to an eager Persian-speaking audience.
What is Shabhaye Mafia: Zodiak about?
Each episode drops a group of contestants into a carefully constructed world where suspicion runs high and alliances shift without warning. One hidden player, operating under the Zodiac identity, stalks the group from within while the remaining participants must pool their observations and instincts to identify and eliminate the threat before it is too late. The host keeps the atmosphere tense and playful at once, moderating accusations, calling votes, and steering the group through elimination rounds. No physical challenge or trivia stands between the players and survival — only social deduction, reading body language, and the courage to call someone out publicly determine who stays and who goes.
Cast & crew
Mohammad Bohrani anchors the show as its charismatic host, guiding contestants through every accusation and vote with steady authority. Sam Derakhshani brings name recognition and sharp wit as a player, while Behrang Alavi, Helia Emami, and Farzad Farzin round out a cast of familiar faces from Iranian entertainment — each known for screen presence and the ability to hold an audience's attention under pressure.
Context & significance
Mafia-style party games became a global sensation in the 2010s and Iranian producers moved quickly to adapt the format for Persian-speaking viewers who love both the social drama and the theatrical presentation. Shabhaye Mafia: Zodiak refines the formula by centering its mythology on one of the most iconic mystery figures in popular culture — the Zodiac. For diaspora audiences who grew up watching Iranian talent shows and quiz programs, this series offers the familiar warmth of beloved hosts and celebrities alongside the added tension of a whodunit framework. It is a format built on trust, betrayal, and community — themes that resonate deeply with Iranian cultural storytelling traditions.
Where & how to watch
Shabhaye Mafia: Zodiak is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch on the web browser, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download. Start watching today and cancel anytime.