Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: yes
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
Shtisel
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2013, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Israel.
- • Original Language: Hebrew.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Michael Aloni
Akiva Shtisel
Doval'e Glickman
Shulem Shtisel
Neta Riskin
Giti Weiss
Shira Haas
Ruchama Weiss
Zohar Shtrauss
Lipa Weiss
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2013-06-29
A Haredi family living in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Jerusalem reckons with love, loss and the doldrums of daily life.
Season 2
12 Episodes • Aired 2015-10-31
This season, Shulem's brother returns to Israel, Akiva pursues a love interest and Giti faces more parenting dilemmas.
Season 3
9 Episodes • Aired 2020-12-20
It's four years later and the widowed Shtisel patriarch is searching for a new match, while Akiva tries to figure out how to balance love and art.
