Persian series

Motaham Gorikht (2005)

متهم گریخت

2005ComedyDrama41 minutes
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Season 1

Motaham Gorikht (2005) – Complete Guide to the Classic Iranian Comedy Series متهم گریخت

Motaham Gorikht (also known as The Accused Escaped or متهم گریخت) is a beloved 2005 Iranian television series from the golden era of Iranian social comedy. Directed by Reza Attaran and written by Saeed Aghakhani, the series first aired on Channel 3 during Ramadan 1384 (October–November 2005). With memorable characters and sharp observations about family life and urban migration, Motaham Gorikht continues to attract new and returning audiences looking to watch Motaham Gorikht online.

PardehTV offers the series in a 26-episode edition with original Persian audio. Use the “Stream full series now” button at the top of this page to start watching, or choose an episode from the list.

Plot Summary of Motaham Gorikht 2005

The story centers on Hashem Agha (Sirous Gorjestani), a hardworking but simple man who runs a small exhaust-repair shop in a provincial town not far from Tehran. When his heart condition worsens and doctors advise him to stop heavy work, his university-student daughter Azam, who lives in Tehran, suggests the whole family move to the capital so Hashem can find lighter work and a better life.

Hashem, his wife Sorour (Maryam Amirjalali), their children, his mother Bibi, and son-in-law pack up and migrate to Tehran. What follows is a cascade of comic disasters: housing problems, job struggles, cultural clashes, opportunistic neighbors, romantic complications, and the general chaos of big-city life. The series uses humor to explore the difficulties faced by families who leave small-town simplicity for the promise of Tehran, ultimately questioning whether the move was worth it.

Full Cast of Motaham Gorikht

Cast and characters
Sirous GorjestaniHashem Babazadeh (Hashem Agha), the lead
Maryam AmirjalaliSorour, Hashem’s wife
Melika ZareiMasoumeh, daughter
Ali SadeghiAbbas, son-in-law
Lida FathollahiAzam, daughter
Saeed AghakhaniMansour, Azam’s suitor
Shahrbanoo MousaviBibi, Hashem’s mother
Mahmud BahramiShazdeh, the landlord
Alireza JafariSaeed, son
Reza AttaranRamin, a thief who becomes involved in the family’s troubles
Ahmad PourmokhberMash Ghorban, neighbor

Supporting cast members include Majid Shahriari, Khashayar Rad, Felor Nazari and Soroush Jamshidy. Explore the cast profiles linked on this page for more films and series featuring the performers.

Production Details

Series information
Original titleمتهم گریخت
Latin titleMotaham Gorikht
English titleThe Accused Escaped
DirectorReza Attaran
WriterSaeed Aghakhani
ProducersIraj Mohammadi and Mehran Maham
GenreSocial comedy / comedy-drama
Episodes on PardehTV26 (Season 1)
RuntimeApproximately 40–50 minutes per episode
Original broadcastRamadan 1384 (October–November 2005), Channel 3
LanguagePersian
CountryIran

Episode numbering can differ between broadcast and streaming editions. The episode list on this page shows the 26-part edition available on PardehTV.

The series is often mentioned alongside Reza Attaran’s earlier hit Khane Be Doosh. His later comedy Bezangah is another title to explore on PardehTV.

Why Motaham Gorikht Still Appeals to Iranian Comedy Fans

More than two decades later, Motaham Gorikht continues to reach audiences through rebroadcasts. Its combination of grounded family dynamics, street-level humor, and recognizable Iranian social realities has given it lasting appeal. The opening theme, performed by Amirhossein Modarres and Reza Attaran, and the ending theme sung by Majid Akhshabi are also fondly remembered. At the ninth Hafez Awards, Reza Attaran won Best Television Director for Motaham Gorikht.

Fans searching for “Motaham Gorikht 2005”, “متهم گریخت دانلود”, “watch Motaham Gorikht full episodes” or “Reza Attaran comedy series” return to this title because it captures a specific moment in Iranian television history while remaining emotionally and comically relevant.

Watch Motaham Gorikht Online on PardehTV

You can stream Motaham Gorikht (2005) in its 26-episode PardehTV edition with the original Persian audio. It is ideal for anyone wanting to revisit one of the defining Iranian comedies of the 2000s or discover it for the first time.

Whether you are looking for the full cast list, a detailed plot of Motaham Gorikht, information about Reza Attaran’s direction, or a place to watch متهم گریخت online, this page brings the series information and available episodes together. Start with Episode 1 or select your next episode above.

Cast

TypeSeries
GenreComedy, Drama
Production year2005
Original release year2005
Runtime41 min
Directorرضا عطاران
CountryIran
LanguagePersian