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Shtisel

Name: Shtisel
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-06-29
Cast: Michael Aloni, Doval'e Glickman, Neta Riskin, Shira Haas, Zohar Shtrauss

2013 | 3 seasons | 50 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 28 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12013 · 12 episodes · 8.5 out of 10
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Season 22015 · 12 episodes · 8.6 out of 10
Friday
Season 32020 · 9 episodes · 8.4 out of 10
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Cast & crew

Created by Ori Alon, Yehunatan Indorski

Michael AloniAkiva Shtisel
Doval'e GlickmanShulem Shtisel
Neta RiskinGiti Weiss
Shira HaasRuchama Weiss
Zohar ShtraussLipa Weiss