The Escape Offers Thrilling, If Far-Fetched, Escapism
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The new Israeli series "The Escape" (HaBricha) on Keshet 12 is a successful, albeit implausible, thriller about a family caught in a dangerous cult in Colombia. Starring Ido Tako, Naya Binestock, and Yehuda Levi, the series blends elements of suspense, drama, and dark themes. Created by Ariel Cohen and the Paz brothers, it features strong performances, particularly from Mark Ivanir as the cult leader and Tako as a rising star. The show offers viewers a polished, escapist experience despite its serious subject matter.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The new Israeli series "The Escape" offers a successful, though implausible, blend of genres and suspense.
- The plot involves a family entangled with a dangerous cult in Colombia, with Yehuda Levi playing a rescuer.
- Mark Ivanir stars as a charismatic cult leader preaching against the outside world.
- Ido Tako is highlighted for his emotional performance, seen as a successor to Yehuda Levi.
- The series is praised for its polished production and thrilling, escapist entertainment value.
The new Israeli series "The Escape" (HaBricha), airing on Keshet 12, offers a successful yet implausible blend of genres, drawing comparisons to "The Handmaid's Tale," "Sophie's Choice," and "Shtisel," with a dark, cult-like twist. The story centers on a family, father (Ido Tako), mother (Naya Binestock), and son (who raises a stuffed toy named Zalman), who become entangled in a dangerous cult in Colombia, loosely based on the "Pure Heart" cult. The plot thickens with the arrival of Yehuda Levi, who plays Adam Carmeli, a former Mossad agent and father figure, tasked with rescuing them from the cult's clutches. The series, created by Ariel Cohen and the Paz brothers (Yoav and Doron), is noted for its intense suspense and polished production, despite its predictable ending.
Mark Ivanir delivers a compelling performance as the cult leader, referred to as "the ruler" or "the righteous one," who preaches that the outside world offers no salvation and is full of "lies wrapped in glitter," while his community provides "peace, depth, and truth." This message is ironically juxtaposed with Ivanir's successful career in Los Angeles. The series also features Johanna Kurem as the Israeli consul's assistant in Colombia, with whom Carmeli has an affair. The narrative is packed with shocking moments, including disturbing cult practices and frightening dialogue, making even mundane lines sound menacing.
Despite the dark subject matter of cults, the series functions as pure escapism for the viewer. The slogan "Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is run away" is somewhat at odds with the polished entertainment provided. Ido Tako is praised for his emotional performance, proving a worthy successor to Levi, who also demonstrates strong fatherly skills in his role. The series is described as a delightful, albeit far-fetched, mix of thrills and drama, offering viewers an engaging escape, even if it requires a degree of mental detachment and a lack of critical analysis to fully enjoy.
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