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Writer/Producer’s Ron Leshem on His Groundbreaking HBO Max Series “Valley of Tears”

Writer/producer Ron Leshem has gained international recognition as the creator of the Israeli TV series Euphoria and executive producer of its U.S. adaptation. Along with his longtime collaborator Amit Cohen, Leshem is also known for creating the series The Gordin Cell, Allegiance, and No Man’s Land. But for a decade, the Israeli-born duo have been wanting to produce a story about one of the most important moments in their homeland’s history — the Yom Kippur War.

By Chris Koseluk  |  November 23, 2020
“Valley of Tears” Trailer Reveals HBO Max’s Searing New Drama Series

If you’re looking for a new drama series to both lose yourself in and learn from, say like you did with Craig Mazin‘s phenomenal ChernobylHBO Max’s upcoming series Valley of Tears fits the bill. The series is inspired by the true events of the 1973 Yom Kippur War in Israel, which ultimately re-shaped the Middle East and nearly led to a confrontation that could have changed the entire world.

By The Credits  |  November 3, 2020