Shahrzad
In the tempest of circumstance love is the first victim.
Created by Hassan Fathi
On Lotus Play
A sweeping romantic drama set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1953 Iranian coup, where personal love and political upheaval collide with tragic inevitability.
A romantic historical drama set around and after the 1953 Iranian coup d'état.
Questions people ask
Is Shahrzad sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Shahrzad scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Shahrzad leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Shahrzad violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Shahrzad easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Shahrzad
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shahrzad
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shahrzad, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shahrzad, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shahrzad, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
