Director: Mohammadreza Momtaz
Cast: Reza Shafijam, Rozita Ghafari, Ali Sadeghi, Atash Taghipour, Mehdi Aminikhah
Shahreh Hert is a 2024 Iranian comedy-adventure series directed by Mohammadreza Momtaz, following a land-grabber whose arrest sends him tumbling back through time into a series of unexpected historical episodes.
What is Shahreh Hert about?
When a notorious land speculator is apprehended by authorities and thrown behind bars, something extraordinary happens: he finds himself transported back to eras long past, where entirely unfamiliar rules govern daily life. Each episode places him in a new historical setting, stripping away the advantages and schemes that defined his modern existence. Without the tools of contemporary corruption at his disposal, he must navigate worlds that operate on entirely different logic — encountering colorful characters, absurd situations, and the occasional moral reckoning. The series blends slapstick comedy with period adventure, using the time-travel conceit to satirize present-day social issues through the lens of history.
Cast & crew
The series is directed by Mohammadreza Momtaz. The lead ensemble includes Reza Shafijam, Rozita Ghafari, Ali Sadeghi, Atash Taghipour, Mehdi Aminikhah, Amir Taher Mazloumi, Majid Shahryari, and Yousef Sayadi — a broad comedic cast well-suited to the show's episodic, character-driven format.
Context & significance
Iranian comedy series with a fantasy-adventure twist have long held a special place in Persian-speaking households, and Shahreh Hert slots into that tradition with a satirical edge. The premise — a corrupt figure punished by being dropped into history — resonates strongly with diaspora audiences who appreciate humor that reflects social critique without heavy-handed messaging. Each self-contained historical episode allows the show to explore different aspects of Iranian cultural memory and folklore, making it accessible whether you grew up in Tehran or Toronto. The comedy-adventure format keeps the tone light, while the underlying premise carries the kind of wry observation that Iranian creators have long excelled at delivering.
Where & how to watch
Shahreh Hert is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, cancel anytime.