Israeli series

Brewing Trouble, a new Israeli comedy series, debuts on Yes

The new Israeli series, centered on former criminals turned brewers, is the kind of comedy with heart that a lot of people are craving right now.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Brewing Trouble
Thousands of haredim protest against draft law in Jerusalem, January 6, 2026.

New Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview

The series is about a secret society of haredim (ultra-Orthodox) who have stopped believing and meet clandestinely with others who feel as they do.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Apple TV - from now on Android

Channel 12's 'Unconditional' aquired by Apple TV prior to Israeli premiere

According to Keshet International, the deal is one of its largest-ever for an original series, with its CEO describing the deal as "testimony to the quality of Israeli creation."

|ByHANNAH BROWN
British singer and actor Hugh Laurie greets the audience before his performance at the 46th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 9, 2012.

Hugh Laurie confronts antisemitic backlash after his eulogy for Tehran producer Dana Eden

Laurie played a nuclear regulatory inspector in the third season of the series, which won an International Emmy for Best Drama Series, and which is available in Israel on KAN.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

What were the 10 best Israeli-made TV shows of the last year?

Four thrillers, four musical series, hasidic dramas and youth comedies all make up the list of Israel's best TV shows from the year 5782.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022ByNADAV MENUHIN, IDO YESHAYAHU/WALLA!
YEHUDA LEVI in ‘Fire Dance.’

Israeli series win top prizes at Series Mania

Israeli TV series Bloody Murray, Fire Dance and Pradys all won awards at the prestigious international television competition Series Mania.

MARCH 26, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
Bloody Murray

From ‘The Spy’ to ‘The Echo of Your Voice’

Gifted actress Hadar Ratzon-Rotem chooses her own way.

DECEMBER 23, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
Hadar Ratzon-Rotem in ‘The Echo of Your Voice.’

Viewers to learn how to say Fauda in Farsi

This is the first time that the Israeli show, Fauda, will be broadcast in Farsi.

JULY 22, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
Fauda is to be broadcast in Farsi

Israeli digital series puts special needs in the spotlight

The series was produced by Shalva and the Ruderman Family Foundation.

JULY 21, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
‘HEROES – Limited Edition’ is about a group of superheroes with special needs whose powers have faded or who have retired, but who come back together for a common goal – to save the world.

Cop drama ‘Line in the Sand’ is worth crossing

The prolific photographer began his career in the 1970s in print journalism, specializing in fashion, however, his true calling came with his discovery of the performing arts.

JANUARY 28, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
THE CAST of ‘Line in the Sand.’

'Manayak': Israel’s next big hit

'Manayak' is about corruption within the police force.

AUGUST 6, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
SHALOM ASSAYAG (left) and Amos Tamam star in ‘Manayak.’

Alan Parker films featured on Israeli television following his passing

'Manayak' is a gritty police drama running Sundays, Monday at 9:15 p.m.

AUGUST 6, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
‘The Commitments’

Yad Vashem launching testimonial channel for Holocaust survivors

Yad Vashem will be launching a temporary television channel for Holocaust survivors to share their stories in partnership with Cellcom TV.

APRIL 16, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
PEOPLE VISIT the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in May.

NY Times names ‘Prisoners of War’ top international TV series of decade

Prisoners of War debuted in Israel in 2009 and its second season was broadcast here 2012. Following the success of Homeland, it became available in the US on streaming platforms, such as Hulu.

DECEMBER 22, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
Actors from the Israeli TV series 'Prisoners of War'