Nehama () is an Israeli

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series created by Tomer Shani and

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that aired on

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. The show premiered on 27 June 2019 and concluded on 29 August 2019. In October 2020,

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acquired the show's U.S. rights, with plans to develop an English-language adaptation. On 28 October 2021 it was announced that

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would lead the adaption, which would be produced by

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Plot

The series follows the story of Guy Nehama, a father of five who loses his wife in a car accident. In addition to managing his grief and his responsibilities toward his children, Nehama begins to chase an old dream — stand-up comedy.

Awards

Nehama was selected to compete in the 2019 Cannes International Series Festival, winning the prize for Best Performance (for

). The show was nominated for 10 awards at the Israeli Television Academy Awards in 2019, of which it won two: Best Comedy Series and Best Screenplay for a Comedy Series.

References

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