Director: Iman Yazdi
Cast: Mohammadreza Alimoradi, Bahareh Kianafshar, Samira Hassanpour, Shila Nourouzi, Alireza Talischi
Souda is a 2022 Iranian action-crime-mystery series directed by Iman Yazdi, following a dark psychological story of possession, obsession, and control that unfolds across its episodes — a gripping production from within Iran's contemporary serialized drama landscape.
What is Souda about?
When a deeply disturbing threat tears through the lives of the main characters — a declaration that one person's body, soul, and mind now belong entirely to another — a web of crime and secrets begins to surface. The series centers on individuals caught between power and vulnerability, where the lines between predator and victim blur in unsettling ways. As the mystery deepens, each episode peels back another layer of a conspiracy rooted in manipulation and danger, keeping viewers engaged through its tense, deliberately paced storytelling. The stakes grow with every revelation, and no character escapes the shadow of what has been set in motion.
Cast & crew
Director Iman Yazdi helms this production with a cast that includes Mohammadreza Alimoradi and Bahareh Kianafshar in lead roles, supported by Samira Hassanpour, Shila Nourouzi, Alireza Talischi, Mohammadreza Hedayati, Parviz Fallahipour, and Behrang Alavi — a strong ensemble drawn from Iran's active television and film production circuit.
Context & significance
Iranian crime-mystery series have carved out a distinct space in Persian-language storytelling over the past decade, blending psychological tension with social commentary on power dynamics and hidden wrongdoing. Souda fits squarely within this tradition, offering diaspora viewers a window into the kind of dark, suspense-driven domestic drama that Iranian audiences have embraced. For Persian-speaking viewers outside Iran who grew up with serialized storytelling — whether through older classics or newer productions — this type of show carries real cultural resonance. The themes of control, threat, and moral ambiguity speak to universal anxieties rendered through a distinctly Iranian social lens.
Where & how to watch
Souda is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. You can watch it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start and cancel anytime.