Eagles

2012

A series based on Yoram Kaniuk's “Eagles” and “Carcasses.” Yossi Pollak and Yehoram Gaon play a pair of elderly men, former members of the Palmach, who spend their days at Malka's café. One day, an accident occurs in front of the café where they are sitting, and it turns out that the victim is Tamara, their love from the 1940s. Tamara's death shocks the two, and they decide to take revenge. They use their skills as skilled fighters from a war that ended 60 years ago and murder dozens of young people and other characters with elegant professionalism. Dina, Tamara's daughter, begins to dig into her mother's past following her death. Her appearance brings up old tensions and a big secret that threatens the long-standing friendship between Ephraim and Moshe.

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2012

1. The most heinous act in the history of the country

A pair of elderly men, former members of the Palmach, embark on a serial killing spree targeting young people on the streets of Tel Aviv. The wave of murders paralyzes the country, and a widespread manhunt is launched to track them down.

2. The bastards in the window

Ephraim still hides Tamara's death and the existence of her daughter, Dina, from Moshke. Following pressure from Moshke on Ephraim, the two friends go to the police station to turn themselves in.

3. Leave corpses in the street

Ephraim continues on his own journey, which he sees as a war. He tells Moshke about Tamara's death. Moshke joins Ephraim. Dina approaches and arrives at the café.

4. Scoundrels everywhere

Moshke and Ephraim are at the height of their journey of revenge and madness. This is their day, their friendship's day, and they bring Tel Aviv's nightlife to a standstill. Dina, who is locked in the café with Zehava, thinks Moshke is her father.

5. Tel Aviv under curfew

Ephraim tries to tell Moshke the truth but fails again. He finds Dina and tries to convince her to stay away from Moshke, and in doing so, without realizing it, he causes a tragedy.