The US streaming service and release date for the Israeli anthology drama series One Day in October have been revealed. It is the first scripted series on the October 7 attacks on Israel led by Hamas. One Day in October originally aired on Yes Drama in Israel on October 7, 2024.
HBO Max secures US rights to Israeli series One Day in October
Max (formerly HBO Max) has acquired the US distribution rights to One Day in October, which will debut on the streaming platform on October 7, 2025, two years after the October 7 attacks and one year after the show’s initial premiere.
Oded Davidoff and Daniel Finkelman created One Day in October, reportedly based on real-life accounts. Israeli broadcaster yes TV and America’s Fox Entertainment Studios produced the four-episode series along with Sparks Go and ZOA Films. The cast includes Swell Ariel Or as Amit, Naomi Levov as Aya, and Yael Abecassis as Sabin.
Fernando Szew, who serves as president at Fox Entertainment Studios, spoke about the “profound impact” of the October 7 attacks. “From the very beginning, we approached this series with the utmost care, sensitivity and urgency to ensure that the stories were told with authenticity and respect and paying homage to the victims and the heroic survivors,” he shared (via Variety).
Meanwhile, Finkelman addressed what the objective was behind making the series. “For me, film and television have always been more than entertainment, they are a way to bear witness. These are stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary moments,” he said. “In a time when truth is fragile, the most powerful thing we can do is to appeal to humanity itself. My hope is that these stories will open hearts and spark meaningful conversation.”
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.
