I'm not sure if I've grown distant from today's cinematic world or if the kind of love and romance portrayed in the series Tasian is just too exaggerated, unrealistic, and oddly artificial. Either way, something about it feels off.
The screenplay often loses its sense of logic, throwing me out of the story's world and making it hard to believe in the characters or their choices. For me, a good series is one where you can understand every character's decision - even if you don't agree with it. But in Tasian, neither the events nor the characters' reactions feel coherent or convincing. Because of that, what ultimately captures the audience's attention isn't the story itself, but rather one or two standout performances.
That being said, I did enjoy Tasian for several reasons: its willingness to break taboos (in clothing, physical touch, and subject matter), its challenge to long-standing boundaries within Iranian cinema, and the impressive costume design and acting - especially Saber Abar's performance as Saeed. I also have to applaud the series' stunning cinematography and shot composition, which give it a distinctive and artistic identity.
However, despite these strengths, the show has many weaknesses.
The first major issue is censorship. Throughout the series, you can feel the sharp blade of the censor's scissors - some scenes are awkwardly cut, and others are removed entirely, breaking the emotional continuity. The second issue is the script's inconsistency. Many times, what the characters say completely contradicts what they do. For example, Saeed claims he wants to solve problems through conversation, yet moments later he starts a fight - even leading to violence. And scenes like this appear far too often.
Finally, the pacing is uneven; the series often drags and loses its rhythm halfway through.
Overall, I'm fifty-fifty on Tasian. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who's used to watching international, well-structured shows, but if you mainly watch Iranian series, you've probably already seen it by now - so what can I say?
Oh, and I almost forgot - Tasian also has a few charming touches: nostalgic Iranian classic music, clever references to pre-revolution cinema, and beautiful shots of natural landscapes in the later episodes.
