Persian series
Sorkh o Siah (سرخ و سیاه) – A 2026 Iranian Historical Drama
Original title: سرخ و سیاه
Original premiere:
Latest available: Season 1 · Episode 3
Sorkh o Siah is an Iranian historical drama series that premiered in 2026. Directed by Aida Panahandeh and co-written with Arsalan Amiri, the series is set in mid-19th century Iran during the Qajar period. It follows a young painter whose life becomes entangled with love, social inequality and the power structures of his time.
The series was previously known under the working title Jadooy-e Sefid. Its domestic premiere on Filimo was on 16 October 2026, with the first episode titled Jan-e Shifteh. Available episodes on Pardeh are listed separately below.
Creative team and production
Aida Panahandeh directs from a screenplay co-written with Arsalan Amiri. Mohammad Yamini and Mohsen Khabbaz are the producers, and Ramin Koosha composed the music. Filimo is the series' original platform. The combination of historical drama and romance places the relationship at the centre of a story about class and authority.
Sorkh o Siah was selected for the main competition at CANNESERIES in 2026. The festival identifies it as the first Iranian series in its selection and lists a screening of the first two episodes. That festival presentation preceded the domestic Filimo premiere; the two events are separate release milestones.
Story overview (spoiler-free)
The story centres on Nowruz, a talented young painter played by Ali Shadman. His life takes a new direction when his relationship with a woman from a travelling community brings him into conflict with the city's ruler. Love becomes inseparable from the differences in status and power around them.
The Qajar setting gives that conflict a particular context: personal choices carry consequences within a rigid social order. The relationship connects the intimate scale of a love story with the larger forces of class and authority. Following Nowruz means following how those forces reach into an individual life.
Ali Shadman plays Nowruz. Parsa Pirouzfar returns to work with Aida Panahandeh after Tee Tee and Dar Entehaye Shab. The ensemble also includes Pardis Pourabedini, Neda Jebraeili, Reza Behboudi, Pedram Sharifi and Pouria Rahimi Sam.
Cast of Sorkh o Siah
Banafshe RiaziPhoto: Wikimedia Commons
Mojtaba FallahiPhoto: Wikimedia Commons
Crew of Sorkh o Siah
Series information
| Original title | سرخ و سیاه |
|---|---|
| Latin title | Sorkh o Siah |
| Previous working title | Jadooy-e Sefid (White Magic) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | Persian |
| Genres | Historical Drama, Romance |
| Director | Aida Panahandeh |
| Writers | Aida Panahandeh, Arsalan Amiri |
| Producers | Mohammad Yamini, Mohsen Khabbaz |
| Original platform | Filimo |
| Premiere date | 16 October 2026 |
| First episode title | Jan-e Shifteh |
| Runtime (Episode 1) | Approximately 58 minutes |
| Status | Ongoing |
Original premiere and episode availability
The Filimo premiere was on 16 October 2026. Filimo announces new episodes for Fridays. That original-platform schedule is separate from which episodes are currently available on Pardeh.
Use the episode list on this page to see the available chapters and start with Episode 1, Jan-e Shifteh. The first episode listed on Pardeh runs approximately 58 minutes.
Who might enjoy this series
Sorkh o Siah is a possible choice for viewers interested in historical drama, relationships across social divisions and stories about class and power. The Qajar setting offers a different point of entry from a contemporary family drama.
If you follow Aida Panahandeh's work or the performances of Parsa Pirouzfar and Ali Shadman, this series brings those interests together. Watch the available episodes in order to follow Nowruz's story from its beginning.
Gallery: Sorkh o Siah
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Episodes of Sorkh o Siah
Season 1
Episode 1
58 minutes · Original air date: 2026-10-16
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51 minutes · Original air date: 2026-10-23
▶ PlayEpisode 3
49 minutes
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