The new season of the award-winning spy thriller Tehran is now underway on Apple TV+. The eight-episode third season debuted with its first chapter on January 9, 2026. Following the show’s weekly release pattern, Episode 2 is scheduled to arrive on Friday, January 16, 2026.
This season continues the high-stakes story of Niv Sultan’s Tamar Rabinyan, a Mossad hacker-agent operating in Iran. She is joined by returning stars Shaun Toub and Shila Ommi, with Hugh Laurie joining the cast as Eric Peterson, a South African nuclear inspector. The season picks up with Tamar on the run from both her own agency and Iranian security forces, forcing her to find a new way to survive.
How to Watch Tehran Season 3 Episode 2
Tehran Season 3 is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. New episodes are released weekly. For most viewers in the United States, new episodes become available at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) / 3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) on their designated release date.
The service is available in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. To watch, you need an active Apple TV+ subscription, which costs $12.99 per month and offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. The show can be watched on the Apple TV app, which is available on iPhones, iPads, Apple TV devices, Mac computers, many popular smart TVs, and through web browsers at tv.apple.com.
Apple TV+ announced the official global release date of the series in 2026. The series, known for its nail-biting suspense and international acclaim.
The entire third season will run for eight episodes, concluding on February 27, 2026. Season 4 has already been confirmed and is currently in production.
What Happened in Tehran Season 3 Episode 1
Titled “Radioactive World,” the season premiere set a tense stage. After the events of Season 2, Tamar is completely alone. Her ally Milad was killed, and she is now hunted by both the Mossad, who see her as a rogue agent, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
In the episode, Tamar survives an attack from a Mossad agent sent to kill her. While in hiding, she uncovers critical information from her late partner’s files: evidence that Iran is secretly smuggling components for a nuclear weapon. This discovery gives her a potential lifeline to bargain with Mossad and stop her own people from hunting her.
Meanwhile, the story follows Faraz Kamali (Shaun Toub), the IRGC security chief, and his wife Nahid (Shila Ommi), as they fight for their own survival amidst the dangerous political landscape.
Story Preview for Tehran Season 3 Episode 2
The second episode of the season is titled “Punch in the Face”. Official descriptions indicate the episode will put the main characters under extreme pressure from all sides.
Tamar’s situation deteriorates further as she is unexpectedly captured and tortured. The new character, Eric Peterson (Hugh Laurie), finds himself in serious trouble during an inspection of Iran’s nuclear facilities. At the same time, Faraz feels intense pressure closing in on him from his enemies within the Iranian regime.
This episode continues the show’s signature style of interweaving personal drama with global espionage stakes. The show is primarily performed in Hebrew, Persian, and English, adding to its authentic international feel. A fan review of the series noted its balanced perspective, stating:
I was pleased that both the Iranian regime and Mossad/Israeli regime were shown as the bad guys with civilians and lesser ranks caught between them. It seemed like a fair balance.
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Background on the Tehran Series and Its Return
Tehran first premiered in 2020 and quickly became a standout international series for Apple TV+. It made history by winning the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2021, the first Israeli series to do so.
The path to Season 3 faced real-world delays. Filming was completed in Greece in the summer of 2023, but the release was postponed due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The season first aired on Israeli television via Kan 11 in December 2024 before its global streaming release on Apple TV+ in January 2026.
The series has been praised for its tense plotting and complex characters. Critics and audiences have highlighted the performance of Shaun Toub as Faraz. One viewer commented on the depth of his role, saying, “Toub gives us such a nuanced portrayal… we can see that, while he might be misguided at times, he’s a man of honour”.
With Episode 2 raising the stakes for every character, viewers can expect a season filled with difficult alliances, shocking betrayals, and the constant threat of disaster in one of the world’s most tense political environments.
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