A Body That Works

Synopsis

An intimate and sensitive series exploring an often-controversial topic: the bond between an infertile couple and the surrogate mother carrying their future child.

First Air Date: 2023-02-13

Last Air Date: 2023-04-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Shay Capon, Shira Hadad, Dror Mishani

Networks: Keshet 12

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Top Cast

Rotem Sela as Elie Avrahami
Yehuda Levi as Ido Avrahami
Gal Malka as Chen Ben-Atar
Lior Raz as Tomer Hemo
Moris Cohen as Felix Ben-Atar
Ido Sillam as Uri
Yael Eitan as Roni
Itay Turgeman as Yaniv

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-02-13)

After another miscarriage, lawyer Iddo and editor Ellie agree to try surrogacy. They meet with telemarketer Chen as a possible candidate.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-02-20)

Iddo is desperate to raise money for the surrogacy. Ellie meets with her new client, director Tomer Hemo. Chen has second thoughts about her decision.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2023-02-27)

Feeling misunderstood, Ellie finds comfort with Tomer. Iddo faces his first day as a corporate lawyer. Chen is pulled into a custody battle by her ex.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2023-03-06)

Chen goes on a promising date, but a medical emergency forces her to call Iddo for help. Ellie's frustrations with being left out reach a breaking point.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2023-03-13)

With Chen needing strict bed rest, Iddo and Ellie invite her to stay at their place, leading to a confrontation that sends the couple into a spiral.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2023-03-20)

Ellie and Tomer finish his book, but they're not finished with each other. Chen's living situation gives her ex the upper hand in their custody battle.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2023-03-27)

Iddo shows his true colors when Tomer offers Ellie a business opportunity in London. Chen must decide what's best for her son.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2023-04-03)

When the delivery proves more troubling than anticipated, Chen pushes Iddo to the sidelines, leading to an overdue reconciliation between her and Ellie.