Ep 5. The Other Iran
- September 25, 2020
- 50 min
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7.4 (648)
In the fifth episode of Tehran's first season, titled "The Other Iran," tension continues to escalate for Mossad agent Tamar as she tries to complete her mission in Iran. After narrowly escaping a deadly situation in the last episode, Tamar finds herself alone and on the run in Tehran, her Mossad team gone and her cover blown.
With no other choice, Tamar turns to the one person who may be able to help her: Milad, a young Iranian hacker. Though he is initially hesitant to get involved with a Mossad agent, Milad ultimately decides to assist Tamar in her quest to find and defuse a nuclear bomb before it can be detonated in the heart of Tehran.
As Tamar and Milad dig deeper, they discover that there is another, shadowy group working to thwart their efforts. This group, known as The Other Iran, is made up of Iranian citizens who are opposed to the current regime and are a threat to both the government and foreign interests. Though they are aligned with Tamar's goals, they remain wary of her true intentions and the potential consequences of her actions.
Meanwhile, Tamar's superiors at Mossad are growing increasingly impatient with her progress, and begin to take matters into their own hands. As Tamar and Milad race against time to find and stop the bomb, they are also forced to confront their own biases and preconceptions about each other's countries and cultures.
"The Other Iran" is a tense and action-packed episode that explores themes of trust, loyalty, and espionage in the midst of a complex geopolitical landscape. As Tamar and her allies navigate the treacherous waters of Iranian politics, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of their mission and the toll it takes on both themselves and those around them.