‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review
The Jerusalem Post reviews three new TV offerings: 'The Escape,' a tense new Israeli drama on Channel 12 about a man escaping a cult reminiscent of Lev Tahor; 'Shalom,' a documentary about a beloved rhinoceros at Jerusalem's biblical zoo that explores coexistence; and 'Cupertino,' a new series from the creators of 'The Good Wife' that disappoints. The review highlights the suspenseful escape plot, the touching animal story, and the lackluster tech comedy.
The Jerusalem Post's Hannah Brown reviews three new TV offerings this week. The biggest news is the premiere of 'The Escape' on Channel 12, a tense and suspenseful series starring Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a cult that resembles the Lev Tahor sect. The cult preaches extreme ultra-Orthodox observance and has moved its members to the Colombian jungle. Yoel, unhappy and seeing brutal punishments for minor infractions, plans to escape with his son. The series also features Yehuda Levi as a Mossad agent. Created by Ariel Cohen and directed by Yoav and Doron Paz, the series was filmed in Colombia, Georgia, and Israel. The review also covers 'Shalom,' a touching documentary by Meital Zvieli airing on KAN 11 on October 17. It tells the story of Shalom, the beloved rhinoceros at Jerusalem's biblical zoo, using the zookeepers' relationships with animals to symbolize coexistence in the capital. The film covers the period after October 7, 2023, showing how the animals were affected by the war. Finally, the review pans 'Cupertino,' a new series from Robert and Michelle King on Hot 3, finding the pilot clunky and bland despite a promising premise about fired tech lawyers.