Israeli TV

What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'

TV Time: To quote Nick from an early scene, “You look at anything long enough, you see what’s wrong with it.” You will see what’s wrong with In the Hand of Dante in a very short time, sadly.

JUNE 27, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

What to watch in Israel this week: Welcoming new seasons of ‘Rivals,’ ‘The Bear'

TV Time: Check out the TV shows coming up on Israeli television this week.

MAY 16, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

LIRAZ CHAMAMI (left) and Talia Lynne Ronn in the highly anticipated ‘Unconditional,’ a series about a devoted parent whose child may have deliberately endangered them both.

‘Unconditional’ is a complex, addictive fresh series - review

TV Time: While the film was entertaining on every level, it also sparked a debate because of its central plot, in which Louise (Sarandon) kills a man who is raping Thelma (Davis).

MAY 8, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Lior Raz and Mélanie Laurent in season five of Fauda.

Fauda season 5 to premiere with revamped plot and new faces

Fauda’s fifth season is back with a new revenge-driven plot, new faces like Mélanie Laurent, and an updated storyline reflecting the aftermath of the October 7 massacre.

APRIL 26, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

On Mengele’s trail with new series ‘The German’

Perhaps the best thing I can say about the series is that I binged all three episodes and am looking forward to more.

APRIL 23, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

OLIVER MASUCCI and Ania Bukstein in ‘The German.’

'Trust No One' kicks off with a fast-paced look at espionage and betrayal in Gaza

"The White Lotus" surprises with a Thai version of Israel's classic Eurovision-winning song "A-Ba-Ni-Bi."

MARCH 19, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

New Kaveret documentary brings Israel’s iconic supergroup back to life

Kaveret was brilliant, quirky, playful, funny, exuberant, and musically rich, and it inspired generations of younger performers.

MARCH 13, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

THE LATTER DAY members of Kaveret and the band in its heyday.

Disturbing documentary exposes physical abuse in ultra-Orthodox schools

Director Meni Philip's powerful film gives a voice to survivors of corporal punishment in haredi educational institutions, revealing how widespread abuse shapes an entire community.

MARCH 9, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

New documentary explores American Jewish identity in a time of crisis

'A Jew in America – Torn Identity' examines the complex relationship between American Jews and Israel, arriving at a crucial moment as antisemitism surges post-October 7.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli crime drama 'Borders' explores gritty reality of border police

A young border policeman walks the line between law and crime in this gritty Israeli drama that makes The Wire look tame, starring Ben Sultan as a rookie caught between his past and present.

DECEMBER 29, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN