TL;DR
Apple TV has begun streaming the long-delayed third season of Tehran, with the first episode available now and new episodes released each Friday through February 27. The season, which was finished years ago and previously aired on Israeli network KAN 11, adds Hugh Laurie to the cast and the series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
What happened
Apple TV kicked off its 2026 release schedule by beginning to stream season three of the international thriller Tehran. The first episode is available now, and Apple will publish new installments every Friday until February 27. Production on this season was completed more than four years ago, but Apple held back the U.S. release because of the series’ sensitive subject matter amid ongoing events in Israel and Palestine. The season has already been shown in full on Israeli broadcaster KAN 11, a co-production partner. The cast for season three includes Niv Sultan, who returns as Mossad agent Tamar, and Hugh Laurie, who appears as a South African nuclear inspector. Apple has also confirmed a fourth season of Tehran. The launch of this season begins a busy period for Apple TV releases across the first months of 2026.
Why it matters
- Marks Apple TV’s first original release of 2026 and sets the tone for an active content schedule.
- Represents a high-profile return for one of the platform’s most-watched foreign-language series.
- Highlights how streaming platforms may delay releases due to real-world geopolitical sensitivities.
- Adds an internationally recognized actor (Hugh Laurie) to the series’ cast, potentially broadening appeal.
Key facts
- Season three of Tehran begins streaming on Apple TV with the first episode available now.
- New episodes will be released weekly on Fridays through February 27.
- Hugh Laurie joins the cast as a South African nuclear inspector.
- Niv Sultan returns to her role as Tamar, a Mossad hacker agent.
- Production on season three was completed more than four years ago.
- Apple delayed the U.S. release because of the series’ sensitive subject matter amid the Israel–Palestine conflict.
- The season has already aired in full on Israeli network KAN 11, a co-production partner.
- Apple has renewed Tehran for a fourth season.
- The first two seasons of Tehran remain available to stream on Apple TV.
- Apple is launching multiple returning seasons and new content across early 2026 following Tehran’s release.
What to watch next
- New episodes dropping each Friday through February 27 (confirmed in the source).
- Hugh Laurie’s portrayal of a South African nuclear inspector and how that character factors into Tamar’s arc (confirmed role; plot impact to be seen).
- not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- Mossad: Israel’s national intelligence agency, often depicted in fiction as responsible for overseas intelligence and covert operations.
- Co-production partner: A company or broadcaster that shares responsibility and resources to produce a television series or film.
- Streaming slate: The schedule of films and series a streaming service plans to release over a given period.
- Foreign-language series: A television show produced in a language other than the primary language of the distribution service’s home market.
Reader FAQ
When does Tehran season three start on Apple TV?
The first episode is available now, with new episodes released each Friday through February 27.
Why was the season delayed?
Apple delayed the U.S. release because of the series’ sensitive subject matter in relation to ongoing events in Israel and Palestine.
Has season three been shown anywhere else?
Yes — the season has already aired in full on Israeli network KAN 11, a co-production partner.
Is there a season four?
Apple has renewed Tehran for a fourth season.
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Sources
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