Creator Yaki Reissner Addresses Viewer Concerns Over 'The Escape' Series Content
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Creator Yaki Reissner responded to religious viewers' concerns about explicit content in his new series "The Escape." He clarified that the prime-time show, airing on Keshet 12, is not a Haredi production like his previous works but a suspenseful drama with violence. Reissner asked religious viewers not to be disappointed by its mature themes.
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- Creator Yaki Reissner addressed viewer concerns about explicit content in "The Escape."
- Religious viewers expressed surprise at curses and immodest scenes in the series.
- Reissner distinguished "The Escape" from his Haredi-themed shows like "Vart."
- He described "The Escape" as a prime-time suspense drama with violence.
- The series is an "all-Israeli" production airing on Keshet 12.
Yaki Reissner, the creator of the television series "The Escape," addressed viewer feedback in a video, specifically responding to messages from religious viewers who expressed surprise at the show's content. Reissner acknowledged that some viewers, particularly those from the "Dati" (religious Zionist) community, were taken aback by the inclusion of curses and immodest scenes. He clarified that "The Escape" is not comparable to his previous works like "Vart" or "Bnei Tuv" which depict authentic Haredi life. Instead, he explained, "The Escape" is a prime-time series featuring violence and suspense, intended for a broad Israeli audience. Reissner urged viewers not to expect a "clean" or Haredi-style program, emphasizing that the plot involves violence and other mature themes he chose not to reveal to avoid spoilers. He described the show as an "all-Israeli series" broadcast on Keshet 12 during prime time.
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