Before Iran became an Islamic Republic, it was ruled by kings in Western suits; modernizers who reshaped a nation, only to be overthrown by its people. This documentary traces the dramatic story of the Pahlavi dynasty, from Reza Shah's rise in 1925, through Mohammad Reza Shah’s modernization and repression, to the 1979 Islamic Revolution that ended it all. But the story does not end there. Today, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince, is back in global headlines amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. With some Western leaders hinting at his return as a possible transitional figure, could the Pahlavi name make a comeback? Or is it just a symbol of nostalgia in a troubled nation searching for its future? Watch now for the full story!
- September 9, 2026