10 Reasons Why We Love The TV Show Tehran
By Aaron Gold
1. Because Niv Sultan, the main actress who plays Tamar Rabinyan, is a total badass
2. It shows the urgency and national priority of the Israeli mission. In addition, the real-life stakes makes it an edge-of-your seat thriller
3. Tamar’s strong sense of duty, loyalty and morality. Her kindness, intelligence and the beautiful relationship she has with her father
4. It shows the rich heritage and diversity of Iran’s Jewish diaspora. Furthermore, it’s honest about the persecution of Iranian Jewry today
5. The partnership and sense of shared destiny between Israel and the Iranian opposition
6. The interesting differences between the Israeli and Iranian spy crafts
7. The show’s heart, outreach, bridge between peoples alongside the character’s pride and patriotism
8. The twists and turns, unpredictable, sometimes tragic and ultimately satisfying plot
9. The portrayal of the wealth, corruption and hypocrisy of the Iranian elite
10. The extraordinary performances and dedication of the actors to their roles on all sides
By Aaron Gold. Aaron Gold is a writer and the founder of The Hasmonean.
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