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What to watch this week: Jon Hamm's new thriller, TV's latest Kristallnacht mystery

TV TIME: A forgotten Jewish refugee whose actions preceded Kristallnacht, Jon Hamm's gripping new hostage drama, and a Netflix thriller that struggles to match The White Lotus.

A SCENE from the film ‘Proud Jewish Boy’ by Isri Halpern.
British musician Boy George visits the Nova Festival Memorial Site near the kibbutz of Reim, in southern Israel on November 3, 2026.

Boy George in Israel: Emotional Nova visit, meeting Herzog and a pro-Israel anthem reviewed

'Below' is about a small community in Newfoundland that is menaced by a mysterious giant squid.

What to watch on TV this week: Israeli election satire and a Hersh Goldberg-Polin tribute

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Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra

Netflix has secured broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major expansion of its sports portfolio and bringing free matches to Spanish viewers.

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup Final, New Jersey, July 19, 2026; illustrative.

‘Checkout’s super return, what’s up in ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Pacino's ‘Serpico’ makes a comeback

The series 'Widow’s Bay' just won 14 Emmys, breaking the record for most wins for a comedy, but if you don’t have Apple TV+, you might not have heard of it.

AL PACINO in ‘Serpico.’

‘Checkout,' ‘Fauda’ test the appetite for Israeli spy stories after October 7

Two productions arriving in the United States this month are testing whether or not there is still an appetite for Israeli spy stories in the post-October 7 world.

Lior Raz and Melanie Laurent in season five of Fauda.

Fauda returns to Netflix with season shaped by October 7 massacre

Season five of Fauda tackles October 7 and its aftermath, while Playlist looks back at Israeli counterterrorism cinema and a new crime drama finding viewers abroad.

Lior Raz and Mélanie Laurent in season five of Fauda.

Waiting for 'Fauda' season 5? The best Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ shows to watch now

Stream personable ‘Parenthood,’ a moving ‘Monster,’ and gripping summer shark documentaries.

‘PARENTHOOD’ TELLS the story of a loving but complicated three-generation family in Berkeley, California.

The wait is over: Fauda's fifth season set to premiere on Netflix on September 8

Viewers in 190 countries will be able to see the new episodes, which are in Arabic, Hebrew, French, and English, with subtitles in their native languages.

Lior Raz (left) with Melanie Laurent and Yaakov Zada-Daniel in a scene from season five of Fauda.

Damascus using Assad-era laws to detain activist Hassan Akkad, expert tells ‘Post’

Hassan Akkad was arrested and remains in detention for a series of social media posts calling out wealthy businessmen for allegedly failing to follow through on pledges to help rebuild Syria.

Hassan Akkad attends a private London Screening of 'Refuge' - A multimedia chronicle of human stories from the European Refugee Crisis, focused on humanity and hope BAFTA on June 8, 2016 in London, England.

What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms

TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.

 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

What to watch in Israel this week: Fresh Israeli medical drama, 'The Intern,' stands out

TV Time: 'The Intern' is a new, polished medical suspense drama starring Niv Sultan, best known for Tehran, who plays Hadas, an ambitious and very promising surgical resident.

‘THE INTERN’ is a polished hospital drama with fine performances all round.

Texas sues Netflix, accusing company of spying on children and users

Texas Attorney General sues Netflix, accusing the company of spying on children and selling user data without consent in a deceptive trade practices lawsuit.

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