Eteraf Mikonam: An Iranian Crime and Interrogation Drama
Confession (سریال اعتراف میکنم)
Eteraf Mikonam, meaning I Confess, is an Iranian psychological crime series built around complex investigations and intense interrogations. Instead of following one continuous criminal case, the series introduces a different mystery in each story.
Story
A specialist investigation team examines difficult cases involving dangerous suspects, conflicting evidence, and crimes that have remained unresolved. Much of the drama takes place inside an interrogation room, where investigators must uncover the truth without depending on action scenes or large-scale police operations.
Every suspect enters the room with a personal version of events. The investigators study their words, silences, reactions, and contradictions to determine what really happened. As the questioning continues, hidden motives and unexpected relationships gradually emerge.
The series demonstrates that a confession does not always provide the complete truth. A suspect may lie to avoid punishment, protect another person, or manipulate the investigation. The officers must therefore compare every statement with the available evidence before reaching a conclusion.
Because each case introduces different suspects and circumstances, the episodic format allows the series to explore several subjects, including guilt, revenge, family pressure, fear, and personal responsibility. The interrogation room becomes a psychological battlefield in which patience and observation can be more effective than physical force.
Cast and Production
The principal cast includes Mehdi Hashemi, Pouria Poursorkh, Alireza Sanifar, Bahar Katouzi, Rozhan Rezvanian, and Mohammad Reza Maleki. Guest performers appear in individual cases, including Maryam Saadat, Hamed Behdad, Setareh Pesyani, Babak Hamidian, Azadeh Samadi, and Ali Mosaffa.
The episodes are directed by a team that includes Esma Ebrahimzadegan, Behdad Amini, Emad Khodabakhsh, Amirreza Rashti, Nafiseh Zare, and Pouya Saeedi. Pouya Saeedi also supervises the writing team, while Nima Hassani-Nasab and Reza Fathollahipour serve as producers.
Why Watch It?
The series may appeal to viewers who enjoy police procedurals, psychological mysteries, and dialogue-driven suspense. Each case offers a self-contained investigation while the recurring team provides continuity between episodes.