Director: Jalil Saman
Cast: Pejman Jamshidi, Jaleh Sameti, Hadi Hejazifar, Nader Fallah, Gohar Kheyrandish
Zir Khaki is a 2020 Iranian comedy-family series directed by Jalil Saman, following an ordinary man whose obsessive underground treasure-hunting scheme pulls him — and everyone around him — into a chain of comic misadventures that escalate far beyond anything he imagined.
What is Zir Khaki about?
A middle-aged Iranian man becomes convinced that great wealth lies buried beneath the surface of his neighbourhood. Armed with tools, half-formed plans, and unshakeable determination, he begins digging — literally and figuratively — into a world of secrecy, mistaken identities, and neighbourhood chaos. Each episode raises the stakes as those closest to him are reluctantly drawn into his schemes. The series balances broad physical comedy with warm family dynamics, keeping its tone light and its characters endearingly flawed throughout.
Cast & crew
The series stars Pejman Jamshidi, one of Iranian television's most recognisable comedic faces, alongside Jaleh Sameti and Hadi Hejazifar. Nader Fallah, Gohar Kheyrandish, and Asghar Naghizadeh round out a seasoned ensemble that brings decades of stage and screen experience to the comedy. Director Jalil Saman shapes their interplay into an efficiently paced half-hour format.
Context & significance
Iranian family comedies occupy a beloved place in Persian popular culture, and Zir Khaki fits squarely within a tradition that prizes warm ensemble dynamics over sharp social satire. For diaspora viewers, that familiar register — neighbourhood gossip, stubborn patriarchs, long-suffering spouses — carries genuine nostalgia. The 2020 production arrived during a period when Iranian television comedy was actively experimenting with shorter episode runtimes and serialised story arcs, and Zir Khaki reflects that shift while keeping its humour grounded in recognisable everyday life.
Where & how to watch
Zir Khaki is available on K-Time with original Persian audio. Stream it on the web, your TV, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download needed. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.