Viper of Tehran

Viper of Tehran (Persian: افعی تهران, romanized: Af'i-e Tehrān) is a 2025 Iranian television series written by Payman Maadi, directed by Saman Moghaddam, and starring Maadi, alongside an ensemble supporting cast. The series premiered on Filmnet every Wednesday from March 6 to June 4, 2024.

Viper of Tehran
Genre
Written by
Directed bySaman Moghaddam
StarringPayman Maadi
ComposerAmir Tavassoli
Country of originIran
Original languagePersian
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes14
Production
ProducerJavad Farhani
CinematographyMorteza Ghafouri
EditorSiamak Mehmandoost
Original release
NetworkFilmnet
Release6 March (2024-03-06) –
4 June 2024 (2024-06-04)

Plot

The film revolves around a serial killer known for poisoning his victims, earning him the nickname "Viper." Interestingly, all of his victims have a history of child abuse. A critic named Arman Biyani decides to direct a film about this case as his debut project. To navigate his relationship with his son properly, Arman consults a psychologist.

Cast

Cameo appearances

Reception

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Recipient Result Ref(s)
Hafez Awards 2024 Best Actor – Television Series Drama Payman Maadi Nominated
Best Actress – Television Series Drama Mahsa Hejazi Nominated
Best Director – Television Series Saman Moghaddam Won
Best Screenplay – Television Series Payman Maadi, Pouya Mahdavizadeh Nominated
Best Television Series Javad Farhani Nominated
Best Technical and Artistic Achievement Siamak Mehmandoost Nominated

References

  1. ↑ پیشنهاد تماشای «افعی تهران» در تلویزیون. ایسنا (in Persian). 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  2. ↑ شخصیت کارگردان در «افعی تهران» بالقوه می‌تواند قاتل باشد. ایرنا (in Persian). 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  3. ↑ پیمان معادی حواشی «افعی تهران» را خاتمه داد؟/ پشت پرده یک سریال. Mehr News Agency خبرگزاری مهر (in Persian). 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  4. ↑ شخصیت کارگردان در «افعی تهران» بالقوه می‌تواند قاتل باشد. ایرنا (in Persian). 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  5. ↑ سریال افعی تهران + داستان فیلم، زمان پخش، بازیگران. ایمنا (in Persian). 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  6. ↑ «افعی تهران»؛ «منو تو انباری تاریک حبس نکن بابا! من می‌ترسم». BBC News Persian (in Persian). 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  7. ↑ "بیست و سومین دوره جشن حافظ (سال ۱۴۰۳) - جشن حافظ" (in Persian). 2024-11-28. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  8. ↑ "نامزدهای تلویزیونی دنیای تصویر اعلام شدند". ایسنا (in Persian). 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  9. ↑ "برگزیدگان جشن حافظ مشخص شدند/ تجلیل از یک بازیگر پیشکسوت". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-02-03.