Series synopsis
Unorthodox is a German drama television series that premiered on Netflix on March 26, 2020. It ended on March 26, 2020. It was created by Anna Winger, Alexa Karolinski. It stars Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch and Alex Reid.
A Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage and is taken in by a group of musicians — until her past comes calling.
Premise
A Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage and is taken in by a group of musicians — until her past comes calling.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shira Haas as Esther Shapiro
- Amit Rahav as Yakov Shapiro
- Jeff Wilbusch as Moische Lefkovitch
- Alex Reid as Leah Mandelbaum Schwartz
- Delia Mayer as Miriam Shapiro
- Ronit Asheri as Malka Schwarz
- Aaron Altaras as Robert
- Dina Doron as Babby
Supporting cast
- David Mandelbaum as Zeidy
- Gera Sandler as Mordecai Schwartz
- Lili Rosen as Rabbi
- Tamar Amit-Joseph as Yael Roubeni
- Felix Mayr as Mike
- Safinaz Sattar as Dasia
- Langston Uibel as Axmed
- Aziz Dyab as Salim
Guest cast
- Lena Lauzemis as Dr. Krahne
- Lenn Kudrjawizki as Igor
- Yousef Sweid as Karim Nuri
- Harvey Friedman as Symcha Shapiro
- Tal Hever as Aaron Shapiro
- Ita Korenzecher as Rivka
- Mihaela Sîrbu as Mrs. Cohen
- Isabel Schosnig as Nina
- Michal Birnbaum as Kallah Teacher
- Dennenesch Zoudé as Sosena
- Lena Kalisch as Blima
- Irina Potapenko as Trine
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 26, 2020 | March 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Born and raised in a New York Hasidic community, Esty struggles after a fruitless first year of marriage. She runs away to Berlin and finds new freedom. |
March 26, 2020 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Esty's Berlin friends challenge many of her old beliefs but also provide a safe space to explore new ways of being. Yanky and Moishe search for Esty. |
March 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
Part 3 As Moishe secretly gathers evidence against Esty, she realizes she needs help to audition for the scholarship she desperately needs. |
March 26, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 26, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 26, 2020 |
| Status | ended |