Israeli TV

A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today

'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.

A SCENE from ‘52 Days.’
 BEN SULTAN in ‘Hooligans.’

'Hooligans,' 'The Bear,' 'Snow White': What to watch in (or out of) the shelter

 ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ and ‘30 Rock’ are solid fallbacks during times of stress.

What are Israelis watching in between missile attacks? Seinfeld and much more

 Shani Cohen portrays an Iranian news anchor on Eretz Nehederet, June 19, 2025.

Eretz Nehederet finds the funny amid the falling missiles


Gov’t committee greenlights controversial media reform bill

The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum to begin its legislative process, which will likely take months.

Israeli newspapers

Israeli show 'Bad Boy' hits Netflix global Top 10 list

The Hebrew-language series, which tells a hard-hitting, moving story of a teen in the juvenile detention system who becomes a stand-up comedian, is showing on the streamer in 45 countries altogether.

 Guy Manster in 'Bad Boy.'

New Israeli series 'Bad Boy' goes around the world

The new Israeli series Bad Boy, which premiered in Israel last year on Hot and Next TV, has just become available on Netflix in Israel and around the world.

 Guy Manster in 'Bad Boy.'

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. 

 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."

 A SCENE FROM ‘Trust No One.’

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.

 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.

 A SCENE from ‘No Child Spared.’

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.

 ‘A JEW in America – Torn Identity’

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.

 THE CAST of 'Borders'

TV Week: Calling all 'Shtisel' fans: A new prequel, 'Kugel,' debuts

Discover what is on TV this week: Shtisel's prequel debuts, a new HOT documentary to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and more.

 SASSON GABAI in ‘Kugel.

NYT names ‘The Lesson’ and ‘Unsilenced’ among top Israeli series of 2024

The critics wrote: “From the tension and disputation of life in Israel emerges, perhaps not surprisingly, really good TV."

 Maya Landsman (left) and Doron Ben-David in a scene from The Lesson.