The third season of Tehran was a rollercoaster ride! From Tamar trying to regain her trust in Mossad to finding a way to prevent the Iranian regime from becoming a nuclear power, this season was gripping, exciting, and entertaining. The fact that the series focused primarily on geopolitics over personal dynamics made it quite captivating. The relationship between Tamar and the Owl was an interesting addition to the series. After losing Milad, Tamar needed someone she could fully trust, and the Owl helped her realize she wasn't alone. The third season ended on an intriguing note: Tamar, with Peterson's help, managed to extract the warhead core, but what does the future hold for her?
The end of the third season indicated that Tamar and Ramin have a major task ahead: extracting the core from Iran. Now, the fourth season can either pick up where it left off or jump ahead in time and present a completely new challenge. In the former case, the details of the escape plan will be crucial. With the Iranian military on high alert, Tamar and Ramin will have a hard time finding a way out. Of course, Mossad and the CIA will do everything they can to get them out, but things will get complicated on the ground.
Director: Arun Gopalan
Writers: Bindni Karia, Ritesh Shah, Ashish P. Verma
Stars: John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, Manushi Chhillar
Tamar could seek temporary refuge at the women's shelter, but that will only bring trouble to all the women living there. If the Iranians detect her presence, they will raid the shelter, and as a result, Nahid will likely lose her chance to move abroad. Although she had decided to separate from Faraz, the news of his death will leave her devastated. It may prompt her to settle in Norway, far from the violence and constant threat, or she may blame Mossad for her husband's death and hesitate to accept their help to leave the country.
Nahid had warned Faraz to leave before it was too late; deep down, she always knew it would all eventually fall apart. Although she will struggle to overcome the loss, she may also decide to move simply because she has hardly any good memories of Iran to hold onto. Now, back to Tamar and Ramin, perhaps Tamar will decide not to stay temporarily in the shelter and instead use Ramin's contacts to remain underground until the situation calms down. Considering the Iranians had no idea who to pursue, it won't be impossible for Tamar and Ramin to escape. Some viewers might think Faraz is still alive, and well, personally I think that would be an exaggeration. He was in the vehicle when the bomb exploded, so the chances of him surviving or even escaping in less than a minute seem impossible.
The fourth season of Tehran could present a completely new challenge, perhaps based on the recent conflict between Iran and Israel regarding the Gaza genocide. While that will surely attract a good audience, I can already imagine the enormous backlash the series will face. A hard-hitting approach will come at a cost, but I can't imagine an Israeli production presenting a completely neutral view on the subject. So perhaps they don't want to be so direct, and perhaps the plot will only be partially inspired by real events. We will likely get a glimpse into the recent anti-government protests in Iran and their aftermath. Given Tamar's deep attachment to Iran and its people, a sentimental angle will probably be explored, further illustrating the Islamic regime's violent approach. I don't think the moment will come when Tamar has to choose between Iran and Israel; she has defied orders, but ultimately she has been a loyal Mossad agent.
I hope we see how Tamar and Ramin's friendship develops next season. Ramin won't be safe in Iran, so he'll have no choice but to temporarily flee to a foreign country. There's also the possibility that Ramin will stay behind because he's too attached to his country to flee. Perhaps he'll assume a different identity and remain underground for a while.
The CIA will obviously help him, and perhaps he'll continue working for them in the fight against the Iranian regime. In that case, Tamar and Ramin will keep crossing paths and might even team up again on a mission. Now that even the Owl is gone, perhaps Ramin will become a friend Tamar trusts deeply. We don't know if this friendship will develop into something romantic; there's always a possibility. Ramin was impressed by Tamar's courage and strength from the first day they met, and there's a certain tension between them.
Since he was also the reason Tamar managed to escape the tunnel before it was too late, Tamar will begin to rely on him even more. Although they share a common enemy, Tamar and Ramin's approaches are quite different. Tamar is a Mossad agent, while Ramin is solely focused on overthrowing the Islamic regime, and that doesn't mean he accepts Israel's intervention as the only savior. So, while romantic sparks may ignite, they will likely be fleeting.
Faraz has been pivotal to the series, and it's truly difficult to imagine Tehran without him. The series began with the cat-and-mouse chase between Faraz and Tamar, and throughout the three seasons, they tried to outwit each other, almost as a game in itself. Now, with Faraz's departure (presumably, unless he magically survives), there has to be someone else to replace him.
Larijani is, of course, a promising character who will likely have more screen time, but perhaps a nationalist soldier like Faraz is needed to keep the series entertaining. He represented those in the population who feel conflicted; On one hand, they've always believed in the Supreme Leader's vision, and on the other, they couldn't deny the brutal consequences of the decision they'd made.
Perhaps Faraz's death suggests the story won't continue and things won't be the same as in the last three seasons. A fresh start with mostly new characters is certainly a possibility, and I think it would be a positive change. If the plan is to continue for at least two more seasons, then a new crisis is absolutely necessary. And considering how the world has been lately, there's plenty to draw inspiration from!
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