Viper of Tehran is an Iranian home television series released in 2023, directed by Saman Moghadam. The series was written by Peyman Maadi, who also makes his debut as an actor in a home television network production. The cast includes Peyman Maadi, Sahar Dolatshahi, and Azadeh Samadi.[1][2]

The first episode of the series aired on March 6, 2024, on the Filmnet platform, and the final episode was released on June 5, 2024. The series spans various genres, including crime, mystery, and psychological drama.[3]

Plot

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The story of "Viper of Tehran" 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.[4][5][6]

Cast

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Actor Role Description
Peyman Maadi Arman Biyani Babak's father, Yavar's son, Elahe's ex-husband, Farhad's friend
Azadeh Samadi Elahe Babak's mother, Arman's ex-wife
Ehsan Mansouri Yavar Biyani Arman's father
Sahar Dolatshahi Dr. Mojgan Moshtag Therapist, Arman's lover
Soroush Sehat Navazi Colonel of the police, investigator
Amir Ahmad Ghazvini Shahriar Shadman Screenwriter, Arman's friend
Babak Malekzadeh Arman Biyani (childhood) Young Arman
Bahador Maleki Farhad Tajik Arman's film producer
Bea Faridian Romina Girlfriend of the film's investor
Touraj Aslani Erfan Cameraman and Arman's friend
Parisa Sabor Nejad Arman's mother
Pezhman Jamshidi Pezhman Jamshidi Actor in Arman's film
Golnoush Gharamani Kindergarten teacher
Mahour Nemati Babak Biyani Arman and Elahe's son, Yavar's grandson
Majid Jouzani Ershad representative
Mohammad Sedighi Mehr Joudi Initial investigator of the Viper case
Merila Zarei Marzieh Imprisoned killer and the current Viper
Mahsa Hejazi Mona Yavar's ex-wife
Niloufar Kukhani Niloufar Arman's assistant
Reza Feizbakhsh Sina Investor in Arman's film

Guest Actors

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Actor Role and Description
Amin Hayayi Himself, Shahriar's friend
Sam Nouri Doctor at the sleep therapy clinic
Reza Yazdani Himself, Arman's elementary school friend
Mahmoud Gabarlu Himself, Internet show host
Mehrane Modiri Himself
Hooman Seyedi Himself, previous director of the Viper film

References

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  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.