Shahar Isaac is an actor best known for The Chosen, The Good Fight, and National Theatre Live: Salome.
He gained worldwide recognition and praise for portraying Simon Peter in The Chosen.
Furthermore, Isaac has showcased his versatility in acting in many other series and movies, earning a significant accomplishment in a short period of time.
Here is the list of Shahar Isaac’s top 6 movies and TV shows that you must watch.
6. Price for Freedom
Price for Freedom is a drama movie directed by Dylan Bank and is based on the 2013 novel by NYC dental surgeon Dr. Marc Benhur.
It stars Navid Negahban, Paul Sorvino, Mandy Bruno Bogue, Martin Kove, and Mary Apick in the leading roles.
The movie follows the year 1979 in Iran when Ayatollah Khomeini seized power in Iran, and people struggled to survive the fear of terrorism.
Furthermore, the movie depicts the terrible situation in Iran, where millions of people lost their lives and had to surrender themselves to the hands of Khomeini.
The movie won the Best Picture Award at the 2017 Palm Beach International Film Festival.
Shahar Isaac can be seen in a supporting role portraying Sephur.
Price for Freedom
IMDb DramaIn 1979, when Iran was seized by terrorist Ayatollah Khomeini, families struggled to survive and escape from his rule.
| Director | Dylan Bank |
| Release Date | July 7, 2017 |
| Studio | Justice for All Productions, Marc Benhuri & Mary Apick Productions |
| Cast | Navid Negahban, Paul Sorvino, Mandy Bruno Bogue, Martin Kove, Shahar Isaac |
| Writer | Dylan Bank, Marc Benhuri, Ken Del Vecchio |
| Runtime | 2 hours |
| Rating | 18+ |
5. Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary is an American political drama thriller television series created by Barbara Hall.
It stars Tea Leoni, Tim Daly, Erich Bergen, Zeljko Ivanek, and Wallis Currie-Wood in the leading roles.
The series follows Elizabeth Adams McCord’s (Tea Leoni) life as the unwilling but determined U.S. Secretary of State. She battles office politics and global conflicts while focusing on her personal life and family.
Furthermore, the series depicts McCord’s journey from the Secretary to becoming the first female president of the United States.
The series has received positive reviews worldwide and won the 2020 ReFrame stamp award for the Top 100 Most Popular Television.
Shahar Isaac appeared in a supporting role in one episode as Salman in the series.
Madam Secretary
IMDb DramaThrillerElizabeth Adams McCord, Secretary of State, tries to balance her work and personal life.
| Creator | Barbara Hall |
| Release Date | September 21, 2014–December 8, 2019 |
| Studio | Barbara Hall Productions Revelations Entertainment CBS Television Studios |
| Cast | Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Wallis Currie-Wood, Zeljko Ivanek, Erich Bergen, Shahar Isaac, Evan Roe, Kathrine Herzer, Keith Carradine |
| Writer | Barbara Hall, Alexander Maggio, Alex Cooley, David Grae, Matt Ward, Joy Gregory, |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Rating | TV-PG |
4. Person of Interest
Person of Interest is an American Sci-Fi action crime drama television series created by Jonathan Nolan.
It stars Michael Emerson, Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, and Amy Acker in the leading roles.
The series follows John Reese (Jim Caviezel), a former CIA operative who, along with a reclusive billionaire software engineer Harold Finch (Michael Emerson), uses a powerful AI called “the Machine” to predict terrorist acts and save lives by intervening in crimes beforehand.
It has received critical acclaim worldwide and has won several renowned awards, such as the ASCAP, Image, and People’s Choice Awards.
Shahar Isaac played the role of Tariq Al Juhani in one episode.
Person of Interest
IMDb DramaActionCrimeAn ex-CIA agent and a billionaire programmer use powerful AI to find information about unlawful activities.
| Creator | Jonathan Nolan |
| Release Date | September 22, 2011–June 21, 2016 |
| Studio | Kilter Films Bad Robot Bonanza Productions Warner Bros. Television |
| Cast | Jim Caviezel, Shahar Isaac, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Shahi |
| Writer | Jonathan Nolan, Erik Mountain, Sean Hennen, Greg Plageman |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Rating | TV-14 |
3. National Theatre Live: Salome
National Theatre Live: Salome is a drama directed by Yael Farber and Matthew Amos.
It Stars Olwen Fouere, Shahar Isaac, and Paul Chahidi in leading roles.
The Drama is the re-telling of the infamous biblical tale of Salome, a Jewish princess, who danced for John the Baptist in his execution in a dance form.
National Theatre Live: Salome
IMDb DramaA re-telling of the classic tale of Salome, a Jewish princess.
| Directors | Yaël Farber, Matthew Amos |
| Release Date | June 22, 2017 |
| Studio | Barbican Centre |
| Cast | Shahar Isaac, Olwen Fouéré, Paul Chahidi, Lloyd Hutchinson, Raad Rawi, Isabella Nefar |
| Writer | Yaël Farber |
| Runtime | 1 hour 45 minutes |
2. The Good Fight
The Good Fight is an American legal drama crime television series created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robinson.
It is a spin-off and standalone sequel to The Good Wife, created by the Kings.
The series stars Christine Baranski, Rose Leslie, Sarah Steele, Nyambi Nyambi, and Michael Boatman in the leading roles.
It follows Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski), who loses her employment as a mentor and loses her savings after an enormous financial scam destroys the reputation of her young lawyer goddaughter, Maia Rindell (Rose Leslie).
Moreover, they join Daine’s former employee, Lucca Quinn, at one of Chicago’s renowned law firms, where the three ladies explore topical issues and start from scratch.
The series was nominated for two Primetime Emmy awards and won several awards, including the Image Award, Women’s Image Network Awards, and International Online Cinema Awards.
Shahar Isaac Portrayed the role of Zev Beker, a Krav Maga instructor, in season 6.
The Good Fight
IMDb DramaCrimeAfter losing her savings, Diane Lockhart and Maia Rindell join a renowned law firm and start from scratch.
| Creators | Michelle King, Robert King, Phil Alden Robinson |
| Release Date | February 19, 2017-November 10, 2022 |
| Studio | Scott Free Productions King Size Productions CBS Studios |
| Cast | Christine Baranski, Sarah Steele, Shahar Isaac, Nyambi Nyambi, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie |
| Writer | Michelle King, Robert King, Tegan Shohet, William M. Finkelstein |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Rating | TV-MA |
1. The Chosen
The Chosen is an American Christian historical drama television series created, directed, and co-written by Dallas Jenkins.
It is the first multi-season series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It stars Shahar Isaac, Jonathan Roumie, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, and Noah James in the leading roles.
The series follows the 1st century in Judaea and Galilee when Jesus started building a group of disciples, inviting people from different backgrounds to study under him, and performing his first miracles.
Furthermore, the series depicts Jesus’ journey building his students in nearby regions such as Syria, Samaria, and Judea and the challenges his twelve apostles faced while performing miracles without him.
The movie received positive reviews and praise worldwide for the performance of the actors and its direction and won the MovieGuide Awards.
Shahar Isaac portrayed Simon Peter, one of Jesus Christ’s 12 apostles and leaders of the early Christian church.
The Chosen
IMDb DramaHistoryJesus and his disciples went on a journey to different places to build his students and show his miracles.
| Creator | Dallas Jenkins |
| Release Date | December 24, 2017–present |
| Studio | Loaves & Fishes Productions Angel Studios Out of Order Studios Come and See |
| Cast | Shahar Isaac, Jonathan Roumie, Elizabeth Tabish, Nick Shakoour, Paras Patel, Noah James, George H. Xanthis |
| Writer | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson, Tyler Thompson |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Rating | TV-PG |
