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Shtisel

2013 – 2021Show3 seasons33 episodesTV-14

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

A slow-burning, romantic drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 33 episodes · best: S3E9 "Where Does Everyone Suddenly Go?" 9.1

Episodes

7.7
8.2
8.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Slice of Life
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Ultra-Orthodox Community
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Character-Driven
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Gentle Humor
  • Emotional Depth
  • Tradition vs. Modernity

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alon Zingman
Written by
Yehunatan Indorski, Ori Alon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 29, 2013 · February 14, 2021 · Ended

First aired
June 29, 2013
Last aired
February 14, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hebrew
Also spoken
Yiddish
Made in
Israel
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Marriage of Convenience, Significant Name Overlap, Fantasy-Forbidding Father +9

  • Marriage of Convenience
  • Significant Name Overlap
  • Fantasy-Forbidding Father
  • Cool Teacher
  • Romancing the Widow
  • Talking to the Dead
  • Pro Bono Barter
  • Contraception Deception
  • New Media Are Evil
  • Self-Parody
  • Posthumous Character
  • Tell Him I'm Not Speaking to Him

12 of 63 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shtisel?"

Questions about Shtisel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shtisel?

Chai FlicksFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Shtisel streams on Chai Flicks, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Shtisel worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (90).

Does Shtisel get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.7, and season 3 peaks at 8.8. The highest-rated episode is Where Does Everyone Suddenly Go? (season 3, episode 9) at 9.1, and the lowest is Everybody Is Looking for Love (season 1, episode 1) at 7.1.

Is Shtisel okay for kids?

TV-14

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Shtisel?

28 h

About 28 hours: 33 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2021.

Is Shtisel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shtisel good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.