Israeli Public Broadcaster Unveils New Shows, Including 'Tehran' Season 4 and First Reality Series

The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC), also known as Kan, has revealed its programming lineup for the upcoming year, featuring new seasons of popular shows and its first-ever reality program. The announcement was made at the broadcaster's broadcast center in Nevei Park.

Key highlights include a new season of the comedy series "Checkout" (Kupa Rashit), which will include a special episode airing on election night. Additionally, the award-winning spy thriller "Tehran" will return for its fourth season. Kan will also launch its first reality show, titled "Double on the Money" (Da'abal al HaKesef), and a new season of the dating show "The One" (Ha'achat).

The broadcaster also announced plans to air the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Zivith Davidovitch, acting deputy CEO of programming for Kan, confirmed a second season of the series "HaPshuta" (The Simple Ones), which has garnered over 6.5 million views across Kan's platforms since its debut.

Furthermore, Kan is expanding its partnership with Netflix. Under a new content deal, Kan's programming, including "Makom Shamach," "Kol Ha'imot Meshakrot," "Karamel," "Levad BaBayit," and "Checkout," will be available on the streaming service. Kan stated that profits from this deal will fund new content production.

During the event, IPBC CEO Golan Yochpaz presented the Kan Award for 2026 to the broadcast project for the 2026 World Cup, recognizing its extensive free coverage and innovative use of streaming technology. The event also celebrated the top ten Kan content pieces from the past year, including interviews, documentaries, and series.