Nevsu (2017)
Synopsis
An Israeli sitcom focusing on a Jewish-Ethiopian-Israeli family whose son is married to a Jewish-Ashkenazi-Israeli woman. The mixed family navigates the prejudices and tensions involved in raising their five-year old daughter. What ensues is a clash of modern day cultures.
Network
Reshet 13, Channel 2
Episodes
Online Shaming
When a cop arrests Gili near their home for no reason, Tamar decides to fight back and resort to online shaming.
Grocery Shopping
Gili and Tamar experience prejudice at the supermarket. Alamitu learns new slang and Yakov surprises Nitsa with a purchase of two burial plots.
The Apartment Race
Gili and Tamar start looking for an apartment of their own. Alamitu competes with Nitsa for Ortal's attention. Yakov meets his friend's male partner.
Caution! Childhood Songs
Nitsa decides to teach Ma'ayan kids songs and sparks a family crisis. Gili is tired of Tamar always sheltering him and decides to be his own man.
The Statue
Nitsa thinks it's time to have "the talk" with Ortal. Yakov wants to take a skydiving course and Tamar showcases her "Gili" sculpture.
The Accent
Nitsa is worried about Ma'ayan's Ethiopian accent. Yakov wants to learn Amharic and Gili and Tamar realize that he has no childhood photos.
Riches' Car
Gili decides to buy a new car to show off to his neighbor. Nitsa tries to hide from Gili the fact that he is not allowed to donate blood.
Swimming
Gili decides to take swimming lessons with Ma'ayan. Nitsa is tired of Yakov's snoring. Alamitu goes on a date with a music teacher to prove a point.
Chauvinism
Gili feels that Alamitu pities him for doing house chores. Tired of Nitsa's demands, Yakov decides to close himself in a room and write a novel.
Cleaner Boy
Tamar wants to hire an Ethiopian maid but Gili won't hear of it. Tamar's brother arrives from Berlin and Nitsa suspects that he is back for good.
Gilli's Birthday
Nitsa and Yakov are shocked that Gili has never had a birthday celebration. Alamitu decides to change her name to make it easier for her colleagues.
The Suicide
Gili drinks limescale remover by mistake and the hospital is convinced that he tried to kill himself. Nitsa and Yakov take poetry writing lessons.
Granny Competition
Yakov wants to watch soccer with Gili's friends but Gili is reluctant. Alamitu and Nitsa compete over who is better at disciplining Ma'ayan.
Compromises
Nitsa suspects that Yakov is looking for a Ukrainian bride online. Alamitu decides to keep a close eye on Eliran's Whatsapp group.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
נֶבְסוּ
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
28
Production
Avi Chai Foundation, Endemol Shine Israel, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund
