‘Our Boys’ – Series Debuts August 12 on HBO

HBO has a new ten-part limited drama series call “Our Boys,” premiering with two episodes back-to-back on Monday, August 12, followed by single episodes debuting subsequent Mondays, exclusively on HBO. 

In the summer of 2014, three Jewish teenagers are kidnapped and murdered by Hamas militants. Israel is shocked, shaken and furious. Two days later, the burned body of a Palestinian teenager from eastern Jerusalem is found in a forest on the western outskirts of the city. In the ensuing days, an agent from the internal terror division of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) investigates the murder, while the parents of the slain teenager begin their long and anguished journey toward justice and consolation.

Check out the synopsis for the first 2 episodes below:

August Episodes: 

Episode 1: “Chapter 1: Out of the Depth, I Cry to You”

Debut date: MONDAY, AUG. 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Season premiere. On June 12, 2014, the disappearance of three Jewish boys in Israel sends shockwaves across the nation. Simon (Shlomi Elkabetz), a terrorism agent at the Jewish Division of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and his team search for answers. Arab teen Mohammed (Ram Masarweh) lands in a dangerous environment while Jewish teen Avishai (Adam Gabay) finds himself at a crossroads.

Written by Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu Wael; teleplay by Hagai Levi and Noah Stollman; directed by Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu Wael.

Episode 2: “Chapter 2: I Love Toto”

Debut date: MONDAY, AUG. 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

In the wake of their son’s disappearance, Hussein (Jony Arbid) and Suha (Ruba Blal Asfour) face pressure from the police as they search for answers. Simon (Shlomi Elkabetz) and Mike (Tzahi Grad) disagree on their theories about the murder and a new angle arises when a rumor leaks to the public.

Written by Joseph Cedar, Tawfik Abu Wael and Noah Stollman; directed by Tawfik Abu Wael and Joseph Cedar.