Chanael and Maccabit (2026)
חנאל ומכבית
Director: Udi Gottshalk
Cast: Oshrit Sarusi, Chen Rotman
Did you know? To prepare for their roles as the feuding exes, the actors playing Chanael and Maccabit were instructed to maintain a tense, silent rivalry off-camera for the entire six-week shoot, only breaking character during the final scene’s wrap party.
Why Watch: A raw, hilarious, and painfully relatable workplace drama, *Chanael and Maccabit* turns co-parenting chaos into addictive viewing as two exes wage war in a boarding school. With a stellar cast delivering razor-sharp chemistry and a plot that twists every glance into a comedic betrayal, it’s the perfect binge for anyone who loves messy romance laced with real heart. Don't miss the teachers' room fireworks—this is the indie gem that proves breakup battles make the best TV.
After Chanael walks out on Maccabit, she’s left heartbroken and reeling, raising their twin girls with the curly hair. The catch? They never truly part ways—every single day, they cross paths at the all-girls boarding school where he works as a janitor and she serves as a counselor. The real chaos ignites when Maccabit learns Chanael is seeing another staff member. In retaliation, she dives into a whirlwind of matchmaking dates, and her newfound independence drives Chanael absolutely wild. This intimate, messy tug-of-war quickly spirals, shaking up the already fragile dynamics of the entire teachers’ lounge.