Israeli TV Series: Asylum City

Asylum City

North American Premiere

Israel 2019, 12 episodes

Hebrew, Tigrigna, English

Directors: Liad Shoham, Uzi Weil and Eitan Zur

 

“TV at its best.” – Yediot Aharonot

 

“The best Israeli series of the year… powerful direction, accurate script, brilliant acting…sharp, reliable and convincing drama” – Ha’aretz

 

Come and binge-watch the best Israeli TV thriller since Fauda! From the people who brought you In Treatment, the critically-acclaimed Asylum City is set in the underworld of refugees and asylum seekers, where police officer Anat Sitton (Hani Furstenberg) investigates the murder of a young social activist. In the process, she unravels a complex world of corrupt politicians, organized crime and illegal arms deals, putting her in the centre of a dangerous and parallel universe with its own codes and morals. Based on a best-selling novel.

 

All 12 episodes shown over the following dates: [how should we word it??]

 

Part 1: Sunday Nov 3

Part 2: Sunday Nov 10

Part 3: Sun Nov 24