Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Spy Thriller 'Tehran'

[MacRumors]

Apple today shared the first trailer for "Tehran," an upcoming Apple TV+ series that has been described as an espionage thriller.

"Tehran" tells the story of an Israeli Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran that puts her and everyone around her in jeopardy.

The series stars Israeli actress Niv Sultan, along with Shaun Toub, Shervin Alenabi, Liraz Charhi, and Menashe Noy. Apple partnered with Cineflix Rights and Israeli network Kan 11 to co-produce the series.

There are eight episodes of "Tehran," in total, with the first three set to premiere on Friday, September 25. Additional episodes will come out each week. "Tehran" will be available for all Apple TV+ subscribers.

‌Apple TV‌+ is priced at $4.99 per month and provides access to ‌Apple TV‌+ shows and movies for the whole family. ‌Apple TV‌+ can be viewed on iPhone, iPad, ‌Apple TV‌, Mac, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and select Smart TVs from LG and Samsung.

Article Link: Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Spy Thriller 'Tehran'

 

[PlainviewX]

Looks good, still nothing on the service to make me pay another $5 a month for another streaming service.

 

[Homy]

Trailer? I think I saw the whole series.

 

[Grohowiak]

I'll give this one a go.
I got a year of A+ with a purchase of something and I don't think I watched even one thing for the past 8 months that I have it lol

 

[SevenSeas]

It'll take 8 months to get through the first season at their episode release rate.

 

[BWhaler]

Looks great. Apple TV+ is one of the best deals in the streaming space. Great content. Wouldn’t be surprised if Apple finds its rhythm and stops with all the tacky product placement, they become the next HBO.

 

[fokmik]

Hope is coming 2021 because after you see Tenet as a spy movie...you cannot see this, only after a while

 

[Cosmosent]

Anybody have a Good Estimate as to how many Billions of USD AAPL has committed to AppleTV+ ?

Regardless, IMO, it's a better strategy than buying back stock.

They get Press Coverage from it.

My guess, $5B USD so far.

Also, I think AAPL should just continue to offer it for FREE, as a perk, for buying certain Hardware.

It won't stand on its own @ $4.99/month.

I'll check out the first three episodes of this new series.

See was just OK until the last episode, which I thought excellent ! ... Looking forward to season #2 of that.

 

[CordovaLark]

The trailer told the entire story.

 

[LeadingHeat]

okay, Apple. I see you 👀

this looks great! I’ll definitely be watching it when it comes out.

 

[testcard]

Enjoyed Fauda and this looks promising too.

 

[nutmac]

Looks good, still nothing on the service to make me pay another $5 a month for another streaming service.

Lack of back catalog aside, the freshman year lineup of Apple TV+ has been very impressive.

Defending Jacob, The Morning Show, Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet, and Ted Lasso are truly first rate shows, and although not for everyone, I also really enjoyed Central Park, Dickinson, For All Mankind, Greyhound, and Little America.

Just about every week, there's at least 1 episode or movie from Apple TV+ that I would watch. I also have subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix ($5/month for Premium from T-Mobile), Peacock (free from Comcast), and Quibi (free from T-Mobile). And I occasionally subscribe to CBS All Access, HBO Max, and Hulu. My family watches Netflix the most, then Disney+.

While impressive when compared to first year original lineup from Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Netflix, Apple TV+ should not be excused for not having aforementioned back catalog from other studios.

For the time being, I will let "but it's free for a year if you buy Apple products" as an excuse, but I can understand why many are hesitant to spend $5/month (or $50/year) for comparatively smaller albeit high quality contents.

 

[2010mini]

I love none US based spy thrillers! Definitely checking this out.

 

[citysnaps]

Yes! Will for sure be watching this series!

AppleTV+ is a bargain at 14 cents per day.

 

[Ar40]

This looks EXCELLENT. Another gem in Apple's TV+ crown. I'm confused though - is the show partially in English, or is that just some slick dubbing?

 

[ArrayDecay]

No Bill Murray? Well, maybe I'll still give it a look.

 

[Ar40]

Also, I just noticed the actor from Little America in the trailer! Good cross-promotion there.

 

[rmoliv]

The story is not compelling enough for global audiences I'd say.

 

[nutmac]

I would paid for Apple TV+ if the contents is action, adventure, cop, drama type programming instead of the PC type storyline you can find in the over the air national networks shows and news that has tons of SJW and WOKE messaging.

Can you name them?

I watched at least half of the Apple TV+ original series (non-documentary) and I have yet to encounter any with overt racial or social justice commentaries.

Central Park has biracial family, but race hasn't ever been a thing. Kristen Bell no longer voicing biracial character next season is probably the only thing sensitive right wings might object to.

The central figure in Dickinson, Emily Dickinson, is obviously a feminist and the show depicts her as bisexual. While the show depicts lack of woman's rights in 1800s, that isn't what the show is about. It's more about slice of life and self discovery.

For All Mankind has women astronauts, one lesbian. But the show isn't about "you go girl" feminism. It merely depicts male-dominated culture in the 60s and 70s, ultimately space exploration escalating to conflicts during the cold war.

Little America is obviously pro-immigration, but presented more as American dreams, not political.

Little Voice has a supporting lesbian character, but her gradual "coming out" is a tiny part of the show.

The Morning Show, where some social commentary is to be expected (it's a frigging news-oriented show), #MeToo is merely used as a backdrop. It's more about how the news organization operates and people behind it.

All in all, so-called messaging is very minimal even if you happen to lean on the opposite political spectrum heavily. In all instances, which isn't many, racism, sexism, and other injustices are merely depicted realistically (intentionally stylized in case of Dickinson) without social commentary or being politically correct.

 

[odedia]

Very proud of this show It was produced and aired in the Israeli Kan 11 channel, which is the like the local BBC / PBS.

I got a chance to watch it already and it is a good mix of thriller and drama.

 

[Bistroengine]

I just finished Showtime's 8th Season of Homeland. It's based off an Israeli show called Hatufim (Prisoners of War). Nice to see foreign shows come direct to the US instead of being 'Americanized' for television. Since Homeland is over this show could fill the 'spy thriller' gap it left behind.

 

[blacktape242]

meh, im really looking forward to the new Ridley Scott series on HBO starting tomorrow. Raised by Wolves.

 

[cmaier]

I was so looking forward to Apple TV+ but found a lot of the content was #WOKE. The criminal podcast, I forget the name. I really tried to follow it but was boring and #WOKE. Mythic Quest is not funny but I love the main actor and the Servant was outstanding but the service should be free. Otherwise a big YAWN.

Mythic quest is hilarious

 

[nylonsteel]

trailer - not too bad - needs more pew pew gun action

 

[nutmac]

I was so looking forward to Apple TV+ but found a lot of the content was #WOKE. The criminal podcast, I forget the name. I really tried to follow it but was boring and #WOKE. Mythic Quest is not funny but I love the main actor and the Servant was outstanding but the service should be free. Otherwise a big YAWN.

Truth Be Told. As for Mythic Quest, it takes off after 3rd episode. If you are not into The Office-type of show, it may not be your cup of tea, but I found it to be fantastic.

But I get the sentiment. The media is flooded with political and social issues. Whether you agree with particular issue or lie on the political spectrum, sometimes, you just want to be entertained. Ted Lasso is one such example. It just makes you feel good and forget about the reality for awhile. If you are looking for more serious fare, Defending Jacob is another outstanding series.

I haven't seen Truth Be Told (reviews weren't very favorable), but I didn't feel I was bombarded with messages when I watched the shows I mentioned earlier, including The Morning Show, which is probably the most issue oriented dramas on Apple TV+ line up.