Unorthodox

Number of seasons	1
Number of episodes	4
Episode length	52-54 minutes
Genre	Drama
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Country	Germany
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Release years	2020
Rating Kinopoisk • IMDb	7.7/10 • 8.0/10
Age restriction	16+

Unorthodox is a German-American miniseries based on the memoir of Deborah Feldman. It premiered in 2020 on the streaming platform Netflix. The series follows a young woman who leaves her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in New York City to start a new life in Berlin, facing personal and cultural challenges.

The series was co-produced by the German company Playtone and the American studio Netflix. Shira Has played the lead role, and Maria Shriver directed. The screenplay was adapted from the memoir of the same name, preserving the authenticity of the characters and realistically reflecting community life.

The series received positive reviews from critics for its acting, visual style, and believable depiction of life in the ultra-Orthodox community. Unorthodox also attracted the attention of an international audience, sparking debates about individual freedom and cultural traditions in the modern world.

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Plot

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The plot of the series "Unorthodox" centers on the story of a young woman who decides to break free from the strict religious rules and restrictions accepted in her community. She leaves the familiar world in search of freedom and new opportunities.

Finding herself in a completely unfamiliar environment, the main character meets a group of young musicians with whom she makes friends and finds support. This acquaintance becomes a decisive factor for her to stay and build a new life. However, her husband and brother, not wanting to lose Esti, go after her, intending to bring her back to the community by any means necessary.

Away from religious foundations, the girl begins to feel the taste of freedom and security, realizing that returning to her previous life is unacceptable to her. The series tells about her struggle for independence and the right to her own choice.

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Seasons		Episodes
Season 1		1	2	3	4

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