The Savage (Persian: وحشی, romanized: Vahshi) is a 2025 Iranian television series created by Houman Seyyedi, and starring Javad Ezzati as the lead character. The first episode premiered on Filmnet on 14 April 2025.
The Savage won the awards for Best Television Series and Best Television Director (Houman Seyyedi) at the 24th Hafez Awards. The series also received nominations for Best Television Screenplay, Best Actor in a Television Drama (Javad Ezzati), and Best Actress in a Television Drama (Negar Javaherian), among other categories.
Season 1 The first season follows Davood Ashraf, a mine worker whose life changes dramatically after he is arrested in connection with a murder. As the case unfolds, a series of events places him in direct conflict with the authorities, leading to a prolonged pursuit through the streets of Tehran. The season explores the consequences of crime, justice, and survival as Davood's circumstances gradually transform him into a fugitive.
Season 2 The second season continues the story of Davood Ashraf following the events of the first season. After his imprisonment and subsequent release, Davood becomes involved with a criminal organization led by Khosrow, forcing him further into Tehran's criminal underworld. As he attempts to evade both the authorities and his new adversaries, he finds himself drawn into a series of increasingly dangerous conflicts that threaten his future and personal relationships.
Cast
Javad Ezzati as Davood Ashraf Negar Javaherian as Raha Jahanshahi Houman Seyyedi as Khosrow Mehri Borjalizadeh as Davood's mother Atiyeh Javideh as Fotouhi's wife Alireza Sanifar as Movahedi Touraj Alvand Amin Shoarbaf Ehsan Amani as Nikmanesh Mehdi Sabaqi as Ramin Mohammad Saberi as Salim Yesna Gholari Nader Shahsavari as Davood's father Navid Pourfaraj as Forouhar Moein Shahcheraghi Negar Moghadam as Sara Seyyed Hassan Hosseinian as Faramarz Soltani Danial Najafi Zahra Maddadi as Shokoofeh Abolfazl Arab as Kamal Ehsan Mansouri as Saeed Kiashah Tangestanipour Ahmad Yavari-Shad as Fotouhi Saber Abar as Saber, himself Ataneh Faghih Nasiri as Saatchi Reza Alipour as Reza, himself
Awards and nominations The following table lists the awards and nominations received by the series in 2025 (1404 SH).
Season 1 Year Award Category Recipient Result 2025 24th Hafez Awards Best Television Series Mohammadreza Saberi Won Best Television Director Houman Seyyedi Won Best Television Screenplay Houman Seyyedi Nominated Best Actor in a Television Drama Javad Ezzati Nominated Best Actress in a Television Drama Negar Javaherian Nominated Best Technical and Artistic Achievement (Television) Houman Seyyedi & Peyvand Eqtesadi Nominated Best Technical and Artistic Achievement (Television) Azim Farayin Nominated Best Technical and Artistic Achievement (Television) Morteza Najafi Nominated Best Technical and Artistic Achievement (Television) Nik Reich & Jaro Messerschmidt Nominated Best Theme Song Performer (Television) Shervin Hajipour Nominated Best Theme Song Performer (Television) Heydoo Hedayati Nominated References
External links
The Official Teaser at IMDb