Rahimi (played by Zar Amir Ebrahimi) is a protagonist in Holy Spider.
Tehran-based journalist investigating the serial murders of street prostitutes in Mashhad. She allies with editor Sharifi, poses as a sex worker to trap the killer, and successfully gathers evidence leading to his arrest. Saeed (played by Mehdi Bajestani) is a protagonist in Holy Spider.
The titular Spider Killer, a construction worker and war veteran who murders street prostitutes claiming religious cleansing. He is trapped by Rahimi, arrested, and ultimately executed by hanging despite public support and false promises of escape. Sharifi (played by Arash Ashtiani) appears in Holy Spider.
Local newspaper editor who acts as a liaison for the killer and collaborates with journalist Rahimi to track down the murderer. He assists in the investigation and follows Rahimi during her trap attempt. Ali (played by Mesbah Taleb) appears in Holy Spider.
Saeed's Mother (played by Sima Seyed) appears in Holy Spider.
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Characters
Rahimi
(played by Zar Amir Ebrahimi) — protagonist
Tehran-based journalist investigating the serial murders of street prostitutes in Mashhad. She allies with editor Sharifi, poses as a sex worker to trap the killer, and successfully gathers evidence l...
Saeed
(played by Mehdi Bajestani) — protagonist
The titular Spider Killer, a construction worker and war veteran who murders street prostitutes claiming religious cleansing. He is trapped by Rahimi, arrested, and ultimately executed by hanging desp...
Sharifi
(played by Arash Ashtiani) — supporting
Local newspaper editor who acts as a liaison for the killer and collaborates with journalist Rahimi to track down the murderer. He assists in the investigation and follows Rahimi during her trap attem...
Ali
(played by Mesbah Taleb) — minor
Saeed's Mother
(played by Sima Seyed) — supporting
Key Relationships
Saeed's Mother → Saeed
(mother)
Saeed → Ali
(Family Father)
Rahimi → Saeed
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Sharifi → Saeed
(Professional Secret Contact)
Rahimi → Sharifi
(Professional Teammate)
Story Analysis
A journalist investigates a religiously motivated serial killer in Iran, uncovering systemic corruption and generational trauma.
