Since its debut in 2020, the Israeli series Téhéran has gained international recognition as a gripping political espionage thriller, created by Moshe Zonder, Dana Eden, and Maor Kohn. Available globally on Apple TV, the series chronicles the daring journey of Tamar Rabinyan, a young Mossad hacker undercover in Iran. After two intense seasons filled with mounting suspense, the highly anticipated third season will premiere on Friday, January 9, 2026, with new episodes released weekly on the platform.
Led by Niv Sultan, alongside Shaun Toub and Shila Ommi, the series has made a name for itself through its realism, its geopolitical depth, and its nuanced portrayal of the complex power struggles in the Middle East. Rated -16, it combines personal drama with political intrigue in tightly paced episodes lasting around 45 minutes each.
Tamar Rabinyan is a Mossad agent specialized in cyberespionage. For her first mission, she’s sent back to her hometown of Tehran to disable Iran’s air defense systems and thwart its nuclear ambitions. When the operation goes sour, Tamar finds herself isolated, fighting to survive in a hostile environment where a single mistake could be deadly.
Over the course of its seasons, Téhéran crafts an increasingly tense narrative, blurring the lines between professional duty and personal stakes. The series delves into the moral dilemmas of espionage, the complexity of identity, and the heavy toll of individual decisions against a backdrop of a volatile geopolitical landscape.
The second season, aired in 2022, saw Tamar once again sneaking into Tehran under a false identity to sabotage a nuclear reactor. The mission's failure triggered a chain of events that put all her loved ones in jeopardy. This season also marked the debut of Glenn Close, who joined the cast in a pivotal role, elevating the series’ international and political stakes.
In season 3, Tamar must now win back the trust of the Mossad to stay alive. This new chapter promises to be tighter, focusing on survival, loyalty, and internal power struggles, while continuing to explore the ongoing tensions between Israeli intelligence agencies and the Iranian regime.
Directed by Daniel Syrkin and penned by Omri Shenhar and Moshe Zonder, Téhéran features strong international backing, produced by Donna and Shula Productions, Paper Plane Productions, and Kan 11. The series' global distribution rights have been secured by Cineflix Rights.
With its realistic approach and tense, oppressive atmosphere, Téhéran follows in the footsteps of contemporary spy series like Fauda and Le Bureau des légendes. It emphasizes psychological intensity and political intrigue over big-action scenes.
Téhéran
Series | 2020
Season 3 arrives on Apple TV on January 9, 2026
Drama, espionage | 8 episodes of around 45 minutes each
Created by Moshe Zonder, Dana Eden, Maor Kohn | Starring Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shila Ommi
Original title: Tehran
Country: Israel
With its third season, Téhéran maintains a steady course, focusing on the vulnerability of its characters and the subtle violence of today’s conflicts. The series continues to offer a tense and nuanced portrayal of modern espionage, avoiding oversimplification and sensationalism.
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