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Prophet Joseph

2009Show1 season45 episodes

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A deeply moving, cathartic drama series about history and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 45 episodes · best: S1E44 "Episode #1.44" 8.9

Episodes

8.5

Story

This story basically follows the most important happenings in Prophet Josephs life, from the view of muslims. The most important happenings are: 1. his travel to egypt 2. his rise and growing up in Egypt 3. his life problems when his "owner" Zuleikha falls in love with him and wants him to return the love to him. 4. his stay in prison, and how he reforms the prisoners. 5. his return by the side of the Pharao. 6. his uprising to the side of the pharao as his advisor. 7. his brothers coming to egypt, and how he decides to make them regret their mistakes so they can receive forgivness, and peace. 8. his reunion with his family after more than 20 years.

Feels like

  • Historical Religious Drama
  • Biblical Adaptation
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Ancient World Setting
  • Prophetic Narrative
  • Ethical Themes
  • Moral Lessons
  • Character Resilience
  • Overcoming Adversity

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Farajollah Salahshoor
Music by
Peyman Yazdanian

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Facts

August 22, 2009 · October 30, 2009 · Ended

First aired
August 22, 2009
Last aired
October 30, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 45 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Persian
Made in
Iran

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Prophet Joseph worth watching?"

Questions about Prophet Joseph

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Prophet Joseph worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Prophet Joseph okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Prophet Joseph?

34 h

About 34 hours: 45 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.

Is Prophet Joseph plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Prophet Joseph?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Prophet Joseph in English?

Persian

No, it was made in Persian.