One Day in October (Hebrew title: Shahar Adom) is a gripping 7-episode anthology drama series that delves into the harrowing events of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. The series intertwines personal stories of survival, courage, and resilience, portraying the experiences of individuals caught in the chaos of that fateful day. Through intimate narratives, it sheds light on the human cost of the attacks and the strength of the Israeli spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Series Details:
- Title: One Day in October (Hebrew: Shahar Adom)
- Genre: Anthology, Drama https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32840301
- Creators: Oded Davidoff, Daniel Finkelman
- Directors: Oded Davidoff, Daniel Finkelman
- Writers: Oded Davidoff, Liron Ben-Shlosh, Adam G. Simon, Keren Weissman, Amir Hasfari
- Starring: Michael Aloni, Lior Ashkenazi, Moran Rosenblatt, Yael Abecassis, Hisham Sulliman
- Composer: Tomer Biran
- Country: Israel, United States
- Language: Hebrew, English
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 7
- Runtime per Episode: 60 minutes
- Production Companies: Yes, Fox Entertainment
- Original Network (Israel): Yes Drama
- Streaming Platform (U.S.): HBO Max
- Premiere Date (Israel): October 7, 2024
- Premiere Date (U.S.): October 7, 2025
Episode Guide:
- Trust – Aya Midan (Naomi Lvov), a member of Kibbutz Be'eri, flees with Hisham Al-Qarnawi (Wael Hamdun), a young Bedouin from Rahat. Together, they hide from terrorists, learning to trust each other for survival.
- Fog – Three United Hatzalah volunteers—Avi Gian (Yuval Semo), Emanuel Skaat (Avi Azoulay), and Avi "DJ" Yodpolsky (Neve Tzur)—embark on a perilous journey to save lives amidst the devastation of October 7.
- Sunrise – Gali Amar (Noa Kedar) and Amit Amar (Swell Ariel Or), two young women attending the Nova music festival, find refuge in a portable toilet cubicle during the attack, facing terror and uncertainty.
- Gold – Sabine Taasa (Yael Abecassis), a widow who lost her husband and son during the attacks in Netiv Haasara, struggles to rebuild her life and cope with the trauma.
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Reception:
One Day in October has received critical acclaim for its poignant storytelling and powerful performances. Review aggregation site Metacritic awarded the series a score of 79 out of 100, based on reviews from four critics. The series was also highlighted by the BBC as one of the best TV shows to watch in October 2025. Critics have praised its emotional depth and the way it humanizes the tragedy of October 7, offering viewers a window into the lives of those affected by the attacks.
Where to Watch:
- United States: All seven episodes are available for streaming on HBO Max.
- Israel: The first four episodes aired on Yes Drama in October 2024; the remaining three episodes are scheduled to air in October 2025.
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