Series synopsis
Shadow of Truth, also known as צל של אמת is a documentary crime television series that premiered on HOT8 on March 27, 2016. It ended on July 6, 2019. It was created by Ari Pines, Mika Timor, Yotam Guendelman. It stars Ilana Rada, Roman Zadorov and Shmuel Rada.
In 2006, the body of the girl Tair Rada was found in the bathroom stall at the school where she studied. Days later, the police arrested a suspect - Roman Zadorov, and after a week of intense interrogation he admits and restores the murder. However, even after he was convicted three times, many still believe in his innocence. The series explores the length and breadth provision and leaving no stone unturned in an attempt to complete the picture of the puzzle, exposing new and dramatic discoverie ...
Premise
In 2006, the body of the girl Tair Rada was found in the bathroom stall at the school where she studied. Days later, the police arrested a suspect - Roman Zadorov, and after a week of intense interrogation he admits and restores the murder. However, even after he was convicted three times, many still believe in his innocence. The series explores the length and breadth provision and leaving no stone unturned in an attempt to complete the picture of the puzzle, exposing new and dramatic discoveries. Through a complex mosaic of interviews, photographs and cinematic touch with the extensive use of inquiry and archives, the show tries to fathom the overwhelming truth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ilana Rada as Herself
- Roman Zadorov as Himself
- Shmuel Rada as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 26, 2016 | March 30, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 4 | July 5, 2019 | July 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Raven A young girl is found dead inside a locked toilet stall at her school. The police is under heavy pressure to find the murderer, and a main suspect is arrested. |
March 27, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Scapegoat Zadorov retracts his confession, claiming he was coerced into it by using unjust means. A few months after his arrest, the trial begins. |
March 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Friends or foes The public won't accept the verdict. The suspicion shifts to teen classmates and rumors of a conspiracy spread. |
March 29, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Until Death The multi-part series examines whether a serial killer, who was never brought to justice, was behind a string of murders that occurred in Israel between the late 70s and early 80s and whether they might still be on the loose. |
July 6, 2019 |
| 2 | Alive and Walks Among Us | July 6, 2019 |
| 3 | The Cry Baby Rapist | July 6, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HOT8 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 27, 2016 |
| Last aired | July 6, 2019 |
| Runtime | 37 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |