Plot Synopsis

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.

"Chapter 1: Out of the Depth, I Cry to You" (Debut date: Monday, August 12 at 9pm ET/PT): On June 12, 2014, the disappearance of three Jewish boys in Israel sends shockwaves across the nation. Simon, a terrorism agent at the Jewish Division of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and his team search for answers. Arab teen Mohammed lands in a dangerous environment while Jewish teen Avishai 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.

"Chapter 2: I Love Toto" (Debut date: Monday, August 12 at 10pm): In the wake of their son's disappearance, Hussein and Suha face pressure from the police as they search for answers. Simon and Mike 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.

"Chapter 3: Two Packs of Red Next" (Debut date: Monday, August 19 at 10pm) Simon meets with Mohammed's family to probe for details about his life. Hussein and Suha find their neighborhood in the midst of a riot, while misinformation spreads across the internet. Written by Joseph Cedar, Tawfik Abu Wael and Hagai Levi; directed by Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu Wael.

"Chapter 4: The Dawn Martyr" (Debut date: Monday, August 26 at 10pm): With the Jerusalem deputy DA looking over their shoulders, Simon and his team focus their investigation on Israeli persons of interest as Mohammed's family remain overwhelmed by the fervor surrounding their son's death. Written by Shuki Ben Naim, Hagai Levi and Tawfik Abu Wael; directed by Joseph Cedar, Tawfik Abu Wael and Hagai Levi.

"Chapter 5: Shabbat Shalom" (Debut date: Monday, September 2 at 10pm): Mike worries that Simon risks crossing a line when he goes undercover as a reserve-duty soldier in Adam to learn more about Yosef and Rabbi Yizhak Ben Shoshan. Later, Simon works to get a tortured Avishai to open up to him, as Shabak readies to make crucial arrests. Suha mourns Mohammed's death and learns more about his life, and Hussein decides to talk to the media. Written by Shuki Ben Naim, Joseph Cedar, Hagai Levi and Tawfik Abu Wael; Directed by Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu-Wael.

"Chapter 6: Acceptance of Silence" (Debut date: Monday, September 9 at 10pm): While investigators struggle to get confessions before lawyers come into the picture, Simon reveals his true identity to Avishai and asks for Dvora's help in getting the teen to break his vow of silence. Hussein is approached by prosecutor Uri Korb, as riots spread throughout the West Bank and Mohammed becomes a symbol of the Palestinian national struggle. Written by Hagai Levi, Shuki Ben Naim and Tawfik Abu Wael; Directed by Joseph Cedar, Hagai Levi and Tawfik Abu-Wael.

"Chapter 7: Judging by its End" (Debut date: Monday, September 16 at 10pm): Avishai takes Simon through the sequence of events that led to Mohammed's kidnapping and murder, revisiting key locations and recreating the crimes for police cameras. Desperate for atonement, a guilty Avishai slowly pieces together what happened, as Simon begins to realize the extent of his involvement in that fateful night. Written by Yair Hizmi and Hagai Levi; directed by Joseph Cedar.

"Chapter 8: Defendants 2 and 3" (Debut date: Monday, September 23 at 10pm): Avishai and Yinon spend their first days in prison in isolation out of fear of retaliation by other prisoners, and Avishai tries to get in touch with Simon, who finds that his role in the case has turned personal after he receives a visit from his brother, Rami. Dvora stands her ground against Asher Ohayun, a religious defense lawyer working to mitigate Yosef's liability by getting him declared insane. Prosecutor Uri Korb emphasizes the importance of both Hussein and Suha being present in court, but the parents fail to see eye to eye. Written by Hagai Levi, Yair Hizmi and Tawfik Abu-Wael; directed by Joseph Cedar, Tawfik Abu-Wael and Hagai Levi.

"Chapter 9: The Perfumer and the Tanner" (Debut date: Monday, September 30 at 10pm): As the trial begins and Yosef puts on an act of insanity, Avishai's lawyer instructs him to set himself apart from Yinon, but when Avishai asks Yinon to support his version of events, the two get into a harsh confrontation. Simon takes the stand and is pressed about Avishai's culpability in the murder. Dvora sees the consequences of not cooperating with the rabbis in the orthodox community. Written by Hagai Levi, Shuki Ben Naim and Tawfik Abu-Wael; directed by Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu-Wael.

"Chapter 10: A Shaft into a Dark Tunnel" (Debut date: Monday, October 7 at 10pm): As the trial reaches its climax, a psychologist speaks to Yosef's mental state, while an emotional Avishai prepares for his testimony and a tough cross-examination. Simon finds that his good work has come at a price and, later, is confronted by Dvora when he seeks professional help. Hussein and Suha become frustrated with Uri Korb's reluctance to meet their demands, and after a verdict is handed down, they seek solace and peace. Written by Hagai Levi and Tawfik Abu-Wael; directed by Joseph Cedar, Tawfik Abu-Wael and Hagai Levi.