HBO Max acquired the American rights of “one day in October”, a scripted story of seven real stories which take place in Israel during the events of October 7.
The series, which will be released on the occasion of two years from the attacks of Hamas 2023, recounts several distinct stories of families and people who found themselves at the center of events. All these stories, which are intertwined throughout the series, are directly drawn from memories and accounts of the day.
“The tragic events of October 7 had a deep impact on all of us,” said Fernando Szew, president and leader of Fox Entertainment Studios. “From the start, we approached this series with the greatest care, sensitivity and emergency to ensure that the stories were told with authenticity and respect and pay tribute to the victims and to the heroic survivors. One day in October a platform in the United States ”
Fox Entertainment Studios produced “one day in October” in partnership with Yes TV of Israel and in association with Moriah Media. The series, created by Oded Davidoff and Daniel Finkelman, presents the events of October 7 in a scenarized format in real time. Davidoff also wrote and produced on the series.
“Turned on site in Israel, One day in October Presents seven emotionally striking and artistically intertwined stories of love, courage, sacrifice and survival, “said a description of the plot.” Families torn at moments of hope emerging from an unspeakable tragedy with an incredible bravery against the chances, each episode reveals the human cost and the resilience born of chaos. The series depicts the experiences of the victims and survivors of this day and is animated by a creative distribution and distinguished team team.
The stars of “one day in October” inflate Ariel or, Noa Kedar, Naomi Levov, Hisham Suliman, Wael Hamdoun, Yuval Semo, Avi Azulay, Naveh Tzur, Yael Abecassis, Moran Rosenblatt, Michael Aloni, Neta Roth, Sean Softi, Lior Ashkenazi and Uri Perel. Writers include Liron Ben-Shush, Amir Hasfari, Keren Weissman, Orit Dabush and Yona Rozenkier. The production is led by the production led by Finkelman, Chaya Amor, Aviv Ben-Shush, Lee Ben-Shluh Kuperman and Fernando Szew by Fox Entertainment Studios, while Jim Berk and Sheldon Rabinowitz with Moriah Media Executive. New York Sparks Go and Israeli production company Zoa also co -produced the series.
“For me, cinema and television have always been more than entertainment, they are a way to testify. These are stories of ordinary people confronted at extraordinary moments,” said Daniel Finkelman, founder of Sparks Go. “At a time when the truth is fragile, the most powerful thing we can do is to make humanity itself. I hope these stories will open hearts and trigger a significant conversation ”
“A day in October” made his debut on HBO Max on October 7, 2025.
