Israeli Drama 'A Body That Works' Renewed For Second Season

• A Body That Works renewed for a second season after high ratings in Israel.

• Season 2 follows couple Ellie and Ido navigating co-parenting after separation.

• Cast includes Rotem Sela, Lior Raz, Yehuda Levi, and Gal Malka.

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Israeli surrogacy drama A Body That Works has been renewed for a second season. The show, titled Goof Shlishi in Hebrew, was Israel's highest rating drama of 2023. The series follows a couple dealing with infertility who turn to a surrogate for help. Season 2 will continue the story with the couple, Ellie and Ido, now separated and co-parenting their son born via surrogate, Chen. The cast includes Rotem Sela, Lior Raz, Yehuda Levi, and Gal Malka.

The second season, consisting of six episodes, will explore themes of relationships and love as Ellie and Ido contemplate expanding their family. The show's creators, director, and executive producers are all returning for the new season. The series has received critical acclaim, with Sela and Malka winning best actress awards at Series Mania for their performances.

Keshet Broadcasting's head of drama and comedy expressed excitement about bringing back this emotional drama about parenthood. The show's distributor also shared enthusiasm for the renewal, highlighting the series' popularity in Israel and anticipation for the upcoming season.

Produced by Kuma Studios for Keshet Broadcasting, A Body That Works has been sold to 92 territories worldwide. An English-language adaptation is in the works by Keshet U.K. Other titles in Keshet's drama lineup include The Best Worst Thing, Trust No One, and Line in the Sand Season 2.

At the London Screenings event, Keshet will showcase its upcoming slate, featuring titles like the thriller Conflict and the eco docu-series narrated by Orlando Bloom, Earthbound.